Engineering Technician II (China Lake)

Purpose:

The Engineering Technician II will assist the Mechanical Engineer with designs, and creates, tests, and manufactures machinery, consumer products, and other equipment.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The Essential Duties and Responsibilities are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed for this position and are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job. Other duties may be assigned.

• Build electrical and mechanical control panels in shop.
• Solder and work on circular connectors.
• Solder and work on circular connectors.
• Sets up and conducts tests of complete units and components under operational conditions to investigate design proposals for improving equipment performance or other factors, or to obtain data for development, standardization, and quality control.
• Analyzes indicated and calculated test results in relation to design or rated specifications and test objectives and modifies or adjusts equipment to meet specifications.
• Records test procedures and results, numerical and graphical data, and recommendations for changes in product or test method.
• Conduct experiments and investigations under the guidance of engineers.
• I nspect inventory and reorder materials and technical components.
• Analyze operations and offer suggestions for improvement.
• Maintain records and assist with presentations.
• Attend conferences and participate in other learning and growth opportunities.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor's of Electrical Engineering
• Minimum of 4 years experience in the electrical trades
• Valid state drivers license without restrictions

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Employee must maintain a constant state of mental alertness at all times. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.

Additional Position Duties:

This position description is intended to describe the general content and requirements for performance of this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements. Other duties may be assigned, and the company reserves the right to modify, interpret, and apply the job description as necessary. This position description is not a contract for employment and employment is at-will unless otherwise stated in a Union contract, employment agreement, or where prohibited by local, state, or federal regulations.

EEO Statement:

It is the companys policy to select, place, train and promote the most qualified individuals based upon relevant factors such as work quality, attitude, and experience, to provide Equal Employment Opportunity for all employees in compliance with applicable local, state and federal laws and without regard to non-work-related factors such as race, color, religion/creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected status. When applicable, the companys policy of non-discrimination applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, transfer, promotion, placement, layoff, compensation, termination, reduction in force, and benefits. It is the companys business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodation, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.

Performance Standards:

To be successful in this role, the Engineering Technician II will need to apply their knowledge of engineering best-practices to ensure the timely resolution of problems to best meet the needs of the company. The employee will be held to performance standards in numerous areas including performance, attendance, attitude, quality, safety, and client satisfaction. The employee is expected to adhere to all company policies while employed. The responsibilities and tasks laid out in this document are not exhaustive and may change at any time as determined by the needs of the company. This document is not a contract of employment.