Assembly Technician II

Cubic Transportation Systems; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Cubic Transportation Systems in Durham, NC seeks a Technician II in the Nuvotronics Assembly Department to support prototype and production builds, using microscopes and precision tooling. You will read schematics, set up and troubleshoot subassemblies, and collaborate with engineering staff to improve processes.

This is a second-shift role with training on first shift. The role requires a two-year degree or equivalent, electronics experience, and clearance eligibility; benefits and

Qualifications

• Two-year college degree, military technical training, or equivalent is preferred.
• A minimum of two years direct electronic experience in digital and analog circuitry or radio frequency components.
• Intermediate level computer skills and knowledge of MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint required.
• Ability to understand and perform moderately complex technical phases of work.
• Ability to read and interpret technical materials.
• Ability to communicate with general engineering staff, verbally and written.
• Ability to use hand tools and assembly equipment.
• May be required to work weekends and holidays to support customer needs.
• Must be eligible to obtain a DOD security clearance

Responsibilities

• Assembles electronic components requiring moderate to complex wiring, soldering, and connecting, often under microscopes
• Reads and interprets moderately complex notes, schematics, parts lists, and wiring diagrams
• Sets up, operates, and maintains equipment required to build, repair, and troubleshoot electronic subassemblies and assemblies
• Adheres to internal and external process standards and quality systems
• Troubleshoots and corrects failures requiring moderate levels of skill for solution
• Assists in design and process modifications by compiling data related to manufacturing
• Develops information concerning previous failures and modifications
• Identifies inconsistencies or gaps in data and seeks sources to clarify information, including devising experiments to determine a solution
• Communicates progress utilizing intermediate level computer skills including Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

Skills

Digital and analog circuitry

RF components

Hand tools

Computer skills

Education

Two-year college degree

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Business Unit: Cubic Defense

Company Details: When you join Cubic, you become part of a company that creates and delivers technology solutions in transportation to make people’s lives easier by simplifying their daily journeys, and defense capabilities to help promote mission success and safety for those who serve their nation. Led by our talented teams around the world, Cubic is committed to solving global issues through innovation and service to our customers and partners. We have a top-tier portfolio of businesses, including Cubic Transportation Systems (CTS) and Cubic Defense (CD). Explore more on Cubic.com. Job Details: Job Summary: Cubic | Nuvotronics’ Assembly Department is responsible for the electro-mechanical assembly of our PolyStrata® products, using both automated equipment and skilled manual processes. As a Technician II within this team, you will be responsible for supporting prototype and production builds. You will need to exercise judgement on builds and make recommendations to the engineering staff. This position typically works under general supervision and direction. Previous experience with manual assembly work of electronic devices is preferred, particularly experience assembling miniature devices under microscopes. This role is for second shift. Expected hours are from 3:30PM to 1:00AM. Role will be expected to work first shift (8:00AM to 5:30PM) until training is complete (2-3 months). Nuvotronics works a 9/80 schedule.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Assembles electronic components requiring moderate to complex wiring, soldering, and connecting, often under microscopes


• Reads and interprets moderately complex notes, schematics, parts lists, and wiring diagrams


• Sets up, operates, and maintains equipment required to build, repair, and troubleshoot electronic subassemblies and assemblies


• Adheres to internal and external process standards and quality systems


• Troubleshoots and corrects failures requiring moderate levels of skill for solution


• Assists in design and process modifications by compiling data related to manufacturing


• Develops information concerning previous failures and modifications


• Identifies inconsistencies or gaps in data and seeks sources to clarify information, including devising experiments to determine a solution


• Communicates progress utilizing intermediate level computer skills including Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

Minimum Job Requirements

• Two-year college degree, military technical training, or equivalent is preferred.


• A minimum of two years direct electronic experience in digital and analog circuitry or radio frequency components.


• Intermediate level computer skills and knowledge of MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint required.


• Ability to understand and perform moderately complex technical phases of work.


• Ability to read and interpret technical materials.


• Ability to communicate with general engineering staff, verbally and written.


• Ability to use hand tools and assembly equipment.


• May be required to work weekends and holidays to support customer needs.


• Must be eligible to obtain a DOD security clearance

Cubic Pay Range: $18.00 - $25.00 + benefits.

The Cubic pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

Worker Type: Employee

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate based on any protected characteristic under applicable law. Cubic creates and delivers technology solutions in transportation that make people’s lives easier by simplifying their daily journeys, and defense capabilities that help promote mission success and safety for those who serve their nation. Led by our talented teams around the world, Cubic is committed to solving global challenges through innovation and service to our customers and partners. We have a top-tier portfolio of businesses, including Cubic Transportation Systems (CTS) and Cubic Defense (CD).

Cubic is dedicated to providing a comprehensive employee benefits program. All regular, full-time and part-time employees (working an average of 20 hours per week) are eligible for benefits that are effective on the first day of employment. Cubic offers medical, dental and vision insurance, company-paid disability (company continues full pay and benefits for up to six weeks), life insurance options, critical illness and accident coverages, Flexible Spending Accounts, a pre-paid legal plan, travel accident insurance, an award-winning well-being program which includes an employer-funded lifestyle spending account, up to six weeks of paid parental leave, and a 401k Retirement Plan with a company match. Employees can also take advantage of backup childcare, pet care, pet insurance, virtual tutoring, and a tuition reimbursement program. Many locations follow a 9/80 work schedule with time-off policies to help encourage employees to take time for rest and relaxation. Full-time salaried employees are eligible to participate in Cubic’s flexible time-off arrangement. Part-time and hourly employees accrue paid time-off (PTO)/Sick leave at a rate of 5.23 hours bi-weekly. Lastly, Cubic provides its employees 11 paid holidays throughout the calendar year.

With a presence in over 60 countries and more than 5,000 employees worldwide, Cubic is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action-Employer. We are committed to ensuring a workplace free of discrimination based on race, color, religion, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, military or veteran status, and any other basis protected by applicable law.

For more information on Equal Employment please visit: http://www.cubic.com/Careers/Applicant-Help

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