R&D Technician

Armtec Defense Technologies•East Camden, AR

20h•Onsite

About The Position

Armtec Defense Technologies is seeking a Research and Development Technician II to join their team in Camden, AR. This role utilizes basic principles of science, engineering, and mathematics to assist engineers in solving technical problems within the research and development environment, specifically in the pyrotechnic/flare countermeasures field. The technician will perform general functions for blending, forming, assembly, and testing of pyrotechnic/explosive products, including MTV products, under general supervision. The role requires reliance on experience, education, and judgment for safe planning and accomplishment of goals.

Requirements

Must possess technical skills, interpersonal skills such as good communication and writing skills.
Must be a team player, who can work independently and support all product requirements.
Must have a clear understanding of safety rules and regulations.
Must be respirator certified, training will be provided but must PASS a pulmonary test.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in the pyrotechnic and/or flare countermeasures field (related fields will be considered). A combination of higher education (associates degree, vocational degree, vocational degree, etc.) and work experience equaling the equivalent experience may substitute.
Must understand basic math, science, and engineering principles.
Must have general computer skills. (MS Windows, Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.).
Must communicate effectively in both oral and written form.

Nice To Haves

A combination of higher education (associates degree, vocational degree, vocational degree, etc.) and work experience equaling the equivalent experience may substitute.

Responsibilities

Leads and/or mentors less experienced Technicians and/or Production employees.
Sets up and uses various machines, fixtures and equipment both in the manufacture and testing of the product.
Work with a variety of different products outside of the legacy MTV flare products currently in production.
Builds products to print and/or engineering instructions.
Conducts organized and accurate experiments.
Provide feedback to engineers and chemists on common blending, forming, assembly, and testing of products to aid with product and process development based on experience.
Actively participates in engineering meetings, including but not limited to drawing reviews, design reviews, process hazard analyses, design FMEAs, process FMEAs.
Takes initiative to improve R&D work areas in accordance with lean principles.
Support transition of R&D products to Production including demonstrating mixing, forming, assembly, and testing practices.
Work with other R&D staff to plan and execute tasks efficiently.
Accurately collects data and record results on various research and development projects.
Complies with all R&D policies such as Design and Development Standards (ISO) and procedures related to safety/environmental.
Maintains the highest ethical standards, even when challenged from above.
Understands and lives by Armtec’s ethics and business conduct policies.