Sr Sustaining Engineer

Elbit America • Fort Worth, TX

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About The Position

The Senior Sustaining Engineer provides mid-level engineering support to the operations business unit and departments. The role troubleshoots difficult problems, instructs technicians in techniques for resolving issues, and leads teams to resolve problems and improve productivity in support of EFW’s business plan and objectives. The engineer supports electronic assembly testing, production issue resolution, new product setup and support, and process improvements. The position may require on-call support or overtime to meet schedule requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; 5–10 years of functional experience may substitute for the degree.
• Associate’s degree required.
• Technical degree in engineering, electronics, or a related field required.
• 5–10 years of functional experience using the relevant skill set required.
• 1–3 years of industry experience required.
• Complete ESD Safety Training, as dictated by the Safety Department, within one year of taking the position.
• Able to formulate resolution plans and solutions and prepare concise, informative final reports.
• Able to analyze technical data packages for new programs with minimal supervision and anticipate and prevent production issues and risks where possible.
• Able to participate in small teams for issue resolution.
• Able to troubleshoot complex issues with minimal supervision and break them into simpler tasks for technicians.
• Able to support programs in front of customers with a professional appearance and demeanor.
• Able to provide presentations when necessary.
• Willing to stay current on technical and equipment developments through training and self-development.
• Familiar with basic test equipment, such as oscilloscopes, voltmeters, and signal generators.
• Good working knowledge of basic computer applications.

Responsibilities

• Write, review, and modify test procedures for troubleshooting electronic assemblies.
• Support test technicians by troubleshooting difficult problems and instructing them in techniques to resolve issues.
• Develop test equipment and test assemblies to help technicians isolate problems.
• Research and resolve production difficulties.
• Write ECPs on products to correct errors and resolve production difficulties.
• Provide new product setup, programming, and support; implement ECOs and process improvements.
• Support schedule requirements through on-call availability or overtime, as needed.
• Lead, participate in, and contribute to a team environment within the department and throughout the organization.
• Stay current on technical and equipment developments through training and self-development.
• Adhere to internal ethics and procedures, as well as external regulations and laws.
• Support Sustaining Engineering and Operations department performance goals and objectives.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level