Advanced Engineering Technician

APR Consulting, Inc; Quincy (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

APR Consulting, Inc. and a DoD/Aerospace client seek an Advanced Engineering Technician to support design, test, check-out, fabrication and assembly of prototype electro-mechanical systems at a Quincy, MA site.

The role covers experimental design circuitry, laser/light transmission devices, and specialized test equipment. Qualified candidates hold an Associate’s degree and a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience, with strong fabrication tool proficiency and solid technical theory knowledge.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in related discipline with 3+ years of relevant experience.
• Solid knowledge and proficiency in the use of fabrication tools.
• Ability to fabricate complex hardware.
• Solid knowledge of generally accepted technical theory.

Responsibilities

• Interprets basic engineering drawings, diagrams and schematics.
• Constructs, modifies, debugs, troubleshoots, calibrates, tests and adjusts tools, equipment and systems.
• Conducts, analyzes and documents statistically based experiments to define process parameters.
• Implements and documents complex solutions for process improvement.
• Designs and constructs basic tooling and fixtures to accomplish tasks.
• Organizes, analyzes and interprets data to identify cause/effect relationships and recommends resolution/process improvement.

Skills

Fabrication expertise

Hardware prototyping

Technical theory

Education

Associate's degree in related discipline

Tools

Fabrication tools

Job description

Our DoD/Aerospace client is looking to fill an Advanced Engineering Technician position within their high-technology defense systems team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to support engineering activities such as design, test, check-out, modification, fabrication and assembly of prototype electro mechanical systems, experimental design circuitry, laser/light transmission devices or specialized test equipment. The position is based in Quincy, MA and is fully on-site.

Location: Quincy, MA (On-site)
Position: Advanced Engineering Technician
Contract Length: 12-24 months with possibility of going direct
Pay: $39.42 per hour
Education/Experience: Associate’s degree in related discipline or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience is required plus a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.

Clearance Requirement: U.S. citizenship required

Working with Engineering, Operations Support and individuals in other departments, the Advanced Engineering Technician will support engineering activities such as design, test, check-out, modification, fabrication and assembly of prototype electro mechanical systems, experimental design circuitry, laser/light transmission devices or specialized test equipment. This may entail performing the following:

• Interprets basic engineering drawings, diagrams and schematics
• Constructs, modifies, debugs, troubleshoots, calibrates, tests and adjusts a variety of tools, equipment and systems
• Conducts, analyzes and documents statistically based experiments to define process parameters
• Implements and documents complex solutions for process improvement
• Designs and constructs basic tooling and fixtures to accomplish unique tasks
• Organizes, analyzes and interprets data to identify cause/effect relationships and recommends resolution/process improvement

What you bring to the table:

• An Associate’s degree in related discipline or equivalent plus a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience
• Solid knowledge and proficiency in the use of fabrication tools
• Ability to fabricate complex hardware
• Solid knowledge of generally accepted technical theory

What sets you apart:

• Team player who thrives in collaborative environments and revels in team success
• Commitment to ongoing professional development
• Superior communication and collaboration skills
• Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation

About our client:

Our client is a mission-critical DOD – Aerospace defense contractor developing solutions that will lead, serve, and protect our country. Our client develops strategic systems for defense, civil government, intelligence, and cyber end users on an international basis.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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