Sr. Mechanical Engineering Technician

Sr. Mechanical Engineering Technician

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum 5 years of experience working with mechanical portions of electrical, optical, or environmental products & systems
• Ability to work weekends and evenings when necessary
• Due to Contractual requirements, must be a U.S. Person, defined as, U.S. citizen, permanent resident or green card holder, workers granted asylum or refugee status
• Due to national security requirements imposed by the U.S. Government, candidates for this position must not be a People’s Republic of China national or Russian national unless the candidate is also a U.S. citizen.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with science & engineering (mechanical, electrical, systems) teams to support the build & documentation of electrical, optical, & environmental products & systems
• Under limited supervision, perform prototype assembly and verification as well as contribute to the creation of instructions, and processes for production
• Produce engineering documentation, reports, and drawings (flow charts, schematics, etc.)
• Order parts and equipment for engineering development and testing. Track and manage budgets for small engineering purchases.
• Lead troubleshooting, failure analysis, and root cause corrective action of electrical, optical, & environmental products
• Manage and maintain lab equipment: 3D Printers, Laser Cutter/Engraver, and similar

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate Degree or bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline
• Strong mechanical knowledge/aptitude
• Ability to learn on the job & work in a fast-paced environment
• Capability to handle multiple priorities at once
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Organization and ability to document project progress