Sr Engineering Technician

The Structures Company•Broomfield, CO

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sr Engineering Technician independently performs electrical and mechanical assembly of prototype systems and processes. The role configures laboratory test systems using CF, KF, NPT, and VCR fittings for vacuum and gas-handling setups, wires assemblies, and creates test cables for laboratory and prototype systems. It uses laboratory test equipment and supports troubleshooting and routine equipment maintenance, including compressors, scroll vacuum pumps, and turbomolecular vacuum pumps. The technician works with chilled water and liquefied gas systems, and operates or troubleshoots cryogenic and electromagnetic equipment with a strong safety mindset. The role assists senior technicians, engineers, and scientists with project milestones and deliverables, documents existing systems and processes, and performs general lab maintenance and organization, including participation in 5S events. This is a six-month contract with potential for extension, located in Broomfield, Colorado, at a rate of $40 per hour. The position requires U.S. Person eligibility under ITAR regulations. Medical, dental, and vision benefits are listed, along with bonus potential and priority access through a Tier 1 supplier.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. Person as defined under ITAR regulations: a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual.
Hands-on experience with vacuum systems, particularly configuring laboratory test systems using CF, KF, NPT, and VCR fittings for vacuum and gas-handling setups.
Experience wiring assemblies and creating test cables.
Experience with chilled water systems and liquefied gas systems.
Experience using multimeters, signal generators, oscilloscopes, Lakeshores for temperature measurement, vacuum pumps, and vacuum gauges.
Experience troubleshooting and performing routine maintenance on equipment such as compressors, scroll vacuum pumps, and turbomolecular vacuum pumps.
Ability to work effectively in a team or project setting and with minimal supervision.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in an R&D setting.
Experience writing and developing SOP documentation.
Experience with LabVIEW and Python.

Responsibilities

Independently perform electrical and mechanical assembly of prototype systems and processes.
Configure laboratory test systems using CF, KF, NPT, and VCR fittings for vacuum and gas-handling setups.
Wire assemblies and create test cables for laboratory and prototype systems.
Use laboratory test equipment, including multimeters, signal generators, oscilloscopes, Lakeshores for temperature measurement, vacuum pumps, and vacuum gauges.
Troubleshoot problems and perform routine maintenance on compressors, scroll vacuum pumps, and turbomolecular vacuum pumps.
Work with chilled water systems and liquefied gas systems for laboratory operations.
Assist senior technicians, engineers, and scientists with project milestones and deliverables.
Assist with documentation of existing systems and processes.
Perform general lab maintenance and organization and participate in 5S events.
Operate or troubleshoot cryogenic and electromagnetic equipment while maintaining a strong safety mindset.