Engineering Technician

Advanced Cooling Technologies, Inc.; York, Northern (York County, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Cooling Technologies, Inc. (ACT) is a leader in thermal management solutions for aerospace, defense, data centers, energy, and industrial applications.

Technicians support the development of thermal products from prototypes to flight hardware, working with engineers to build and test hardware for demanding environments. Technicians perform fabrication and testing, help create work instructions, ensure safety, and maintain detailed documentation.

Qualifications

• Hands-on manufacturing and testing experience.
• Certificate from a technical school or 3+ years related experience.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical docs.
• Experience with AC/DC electrical concepts.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word/Excel.
• US Person per ITAR restrictions.

Responsibilities

• Fabrication and testing of prototype hardware/assemblies.
• Support generation of work instructions and procedures.
• Maintain a safety-first work environment.
• Follow engineering planning and execution docs.
• Maintain product pedigree via documentation.
• Collaborate with engineers and technicians.

Skills

Hands-on experience

Reading drawings

Manufacturing & testing

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Technical certificate or 3+ years experience

Tools

Hand tools

Shop equipment

Job description

Description

Advanced Cooling Technologies, Inc. (ACT) is a leading provider of thermal management solutions for aerospace, defense, data centers, energy, and industrial applications. For more than 20 years, ACT has engineered and manufactured innovative technologies that solve complex thermal challenges in demanding environments. Our team is driven by continuous innovation, teamwork, and collaboration, delivering reliable solutions that support critical missions and next-generation technologies worldwide.

Position summary

Technicians at ACT support this process by performing various tasks that facilitate the development of thermal products from prototypes to flight hardware. Technicians may be called upon to provide practical design support, undertake tasks involving machining, system assembly and testing of prototype hardware and, ultimately, flight hardware. Technicians work closely with engineers, other technicians, quality control technicians and other vital team members to help develop and test hardware utilized in the aerospace industry.

Responsibilities

• Fabrication and testing of prototype hardware/assemblies
• Supporting generation and development of work instructions/procedures
• Maintaining a Safety-First work environment
• Following common engineering planning & execution documentation (eg. Travelers, work instructions, procedures, ..)
• Maintaining documentation through manufacturing and flow to preserve product pedigree
• Working cohesively with a diverse group of engineers and technicians
• Maintaining high quality of work and product

Requirements

• Must be a US Person as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15? (U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee) due to ITAR restrictions.
• Hands-on experience in manufacturing and testing
• Certificate from a technical school or a minimum of 3 years of related experience
• Experience operating hand tools (drills, drivers, etc.) and basic shop tools (saws, drill press, etc.)
• Basic Electrical experience in AC and DC circuits
• Proficiency in interpreting engineering drawings and technical documentation (e.g., Work instructions)
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office product package (Word, Excel)
• Strong organizational & time management skills

Our work environment demands a candidate with problem solving ability, good communication skills, and dedication to following established procedures for complicated processes. Must be able to work independently, but also be open to team collaboration. We are looking for strong performers who embrace our culture of Innovation, Customer Care, and Teamwork!

ACT offers competitive pay, excellent benefits (medical, dental, vision, paid time off, holidays, company-paid life & disability insurance, 401(k) match, and profit-sharing), and a supportive team environment.

ACT is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

ACT participates in E-Verify.

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