Engineering Sr Technician (Weekend)

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems; Springboro (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems in Springboro, Ohio is seeking a technical support engineer for weekend shifts. The role includes assisting engineers in various tasks, supporting project work, and monitoring tests and experiments. Candidates should have a Vocational/Technical Training Degree and 2-5 years of experience.

This position requires strong technical skills, ability to follow directions, and expertise in Computer-Aided Engineering software. The role may involve both indoor and outdoor work environments.

Qualifications

• Vocational/Technical Training Degree and 2-5 years' experience OR equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience.

Responsibilities

• Assists engineers and scientists with products and processes.
• Supports technical tasks and project support.
• Sets up equipment and monitors tests.
• Inspects products for flaws and identifies improvements.
• Collects data and compiles reports.
• Performs R&D during product creation.
• Utilizes CAD software during design.

Skills

Technical expertise

Ability to understand and follow directions

Design expertise

Mathematical skills

Engineering support

Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE) Software

Education

Vocational/Technical Training Degree

Associate's Degree

Job description

Job Summary

This position will provide technical support on our weekend production crew. Required to work weekend shift (Friday-Sunday). Performs engineering work in operations, production, construction or maintenance environments. Responsibilities are within the Engineering Function as a generalist or in a combination of Disciplines.

General Profile

• Requires working knowledge and skills to perform a defined set of analytical scientific or operational processes
• Applies experience and skills to complete assigned work within own area of expertise
• Works within standard operating procedures and/or scientific methods
• Works with a moderate degree of supervision
• Performs manual tasks according to established procedures

Essential Functions

• Assists engineers and scientists as they create, modify, and test products and processes.
• Supports with technical tasks and project support.
• Sets up equipment and monitors tests and experiments.
• Inspects products and processes for flaws and identifies areas of improvement.
• Observes results, collects data, and compiles summaries and reports.
• Performs extensive research and development during creation phase of product.
• Utilizes computer-aided design and drafting equipment during design phase.

Required Qualifications

• Required education and experience: Vocational/Technical Training Degree and 2-5 years' experience OR Equivalent Combination of Relevant Education &/or Experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Preferred education and experience: Associate's Degree
• Discipline/Major: Technical training preferred
• Knowledge, skills & abilities: Technical expertise. Ability to understand and follow directions. Design expertise. Mathematical skills. Engineering Support. Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE) Software.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position at a desk and/or computer for extended periods of time.
• Requires regular movement throughout GD-OTS facilities.
• May need to stand for long periods of time.
• Work may require employee to work inside and outside with exposure to changing climate and/or operate machinery.
• May be requested to work a different shift.
• Must be willing to work outside normal business hours as required.
• This position is Safety-Sensitive.

Travel Requirements

No or very little travel likely.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. The statements do not represent an exhaustive list of required responsibilities and skills. Other duties may be added or this job description may be amended at any time. This job description does not alter an employee's at-will employment status or create an employment agreement or contract, implied or otherwise.