Engineering Technician

Ducommun, Inc.; Joplin (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Ducommun, Inc. in Joplin, MO, is seeking an Engineering Technician to support manufacturing requirements. You will develop instructions, assist with tooling, and ensure proper equipment operation and safety.

The role involves calibrations, test equipment use, and analysis of results. A combination of electronics knowledge, CAD proficiency, and strong communication is essential, with overtime and weekend work as needed.

Qualifications

• Intermediate knowledge of email, Word, Excel, Access, and CAD.
• People skills - high customer service drive, positive attitude, team player, problem solver
• Analytical abilities - reason, plan, solve problems, establish priorities
• Good verbal and written communication skills to interact with people at all levels both inside and outside of Ducommun Inc.
• Abilities listed in General Requirements of Team Members
• Prior experience in reading and applying information from wiring lists, wiring schematics, process sheets and procedures.
• Intermediate to Advanced computer skills; ability to open programs and input data.
• Understanding of electrical safety.
• Ability to learn on the job training skills as it relates to various electronic test equipment.
• Comprehensive understanding of electronic theory and ability to interpret results
• Ability to work overtime and weekends, as needed.

Responsibilities

• Develop and generate manufacturing work instructions and procedures
• Provide engineering support to meet current and future manufacturing requirements.
• Design and develop tooling, fixtures and other manufacturing aids.
• Adhere to General Requirements of Team Members.
• Responsible for the proper handling and management of hazardous waste generated in their work area.
• Perform other assignments as required.
• Duties involve a broad spectrum of electronic and mechanical calibrations.
• Requires use of numerous electronic test equipment and mechanical gauging, reading precise measurements of electronic and dimensional data to the closest tolerance exercising a thorough knowledge of and ability to use such a wide variety of precision instruments.
• Determine technical accuracy, operation, and proper sequencing of test procedures
• Perform failure analysis to component level using schematics and various types of test equipment, document finding and make recommendations for corrective actions.
• Tests involves understanding of electronic theory and interpretation of results.
• Perform variety of tasks to ensure production quality standards are met.
• Construct test set-ups, interfaces to Unit Under Test (UUT), test fixtures, and other test aids.
• Perform lower level test duties as necessary.
• Make recommendations for procedural changes as needed.

Skills

People skills

Analytical abilities

Verbal and written communication

Team player

Reading wiring lists

On-the-job learning

Overtime commitment

Computer skills

Education

Associate's degree in electronic or mechanical technology

CAD degree

Tools

CAD software

Electrical test equipment

Mechanical gauging

Job description

Engineering Technician

Provide engineering support to meet current and future manufacturing requirements.

Develop and generate manufacturing work instructions and procedures.

Design and develop tooling, fixtures and other manufacturing aids.

Adhere to General Requirements of Team Members.

Responsible for the proper handling and management of hazardous waste generated in their work area.

Who we are?

Ducommun is a global provider of manufacturing and engineering services, developing innovative electronic, engineered and structural solutions for complex applications in aerospace, defense and industrial markets. Our full-service collaborative approach, broad capabilities and value-added services like new product introduction, supply chain strategies and program management deliver value for our customers and innovative solutions for their complex electronic and structural needs.

Job Description

• Develop and generate manufacturing work instructions and procedures
• Provide engineering support to meet current and future manufacturing requirements.
• Design and develop tooling, fixtures and other manufacturing aids.
• Adhere to General Requirements of Team Members.
• Responsible for the proper handling and management of hazardous waste generated in their work area.
• Perform other assignments as required.
• Duties involve a broad spectrum of electronic and mechanical calibrations.
• Requires use of numerous electronic test equipment and mechanical gauging, reading precise measurements of electronic and dimensional data to the closest tolerance exercising a thorough knowledge of and ability to use such a wide variety of precision instruments.
• Determine technical accuracy, operation, and proper sequencing of test procedures
• Perform failure analysis to component level using schematics and various types of test equipment, document finding and make recommendations for corrective actions.
• Tests involves understanding of electronic theory and interpretation of results.
• Perform variety of tasks to ensure production quality standards are met.
• Construct test set-ups, interfaces to Unit Under Test (UUT), test fixtures, and other test aids.
• Perform lower level test duties as necessary.
• Make recommendations for procedural changes as needed.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Intermediate knowledge of email, Word, Excel, Access, and CAD.
• People skills - high customer service drive, positive attitude, team player, problem solver
• Analytical abilities - reason, plan, solve problems, establish priorities
• Good verbal and written communication skills to interact with people at all levels both inside and outside of Ducommun Inc.
• Abilities listed in General Requirements of Team Members
• Prior experience in reading and applying information from wiring lists, wiring schematics, process sheets and procedures.
• Intermediate to Advanced computer skills; ability to open programs and input data.
• Understanding of electrical safety.
• Ability to learn on the job training skills as it relates to various electronic test equipment.
• Comprehensive understanding of electronic theory and ability to interpret results
• Ability to work overtime and weekends, as needed.

Required Experience/Education/Training/Certifications

CAD degree and experience is preferred.
Associate's degree in electronic or mechanical technology preferred.
0-2 years experience in design or manufacturing support.
Licenses, Certifications, etc.

Work Environment and Safety Equipment Required

Moderate noise levels
Light manufacturing environment
Occasional overnight travel - extended durations of up to five days

ITAR/EAR Compliance

This position requires access to export-controlled information and/or hardware, and candidates must be U.S. Persons that comply with all U.S. Export control laws and regulations. As such, U.S. citizenship, U.S. lawful permanent resident status, protected person status under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or the ability to meet ITAR and EAR requirements is required.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Veterans/Disabled

1505 Maiden Lane
Joplin, Missouri, 64801
United States