Engineering Technician 2

Northrop Grumman Corp.; Plymouth (MN); On-site; USD 54,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a skilled Engineering Technician 2 to perform production assembly on electronic and mechanical subassemblies at our Plymouth, MN site. You will read diagrams and drawings, assemble modules, boards, panels, frames and cables using precision tools, and conduct quality checks.

Travel up to 10% is expected. This role requires a high school diploma or equivalent with 2 years of related experience and IPC J-STD-001 certification.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with 2 years of related experience.
• IPC J-STD-001 Certification.
• Ability to follow detailed technical instructions and communicate within a team.

Responsibilities

• Production assembly: perform repetitive and non-repetitive assembly operations on complex electronic and electro-mechanical subassemblies.
• Drawing navigation: work from engineering diagrams, technical drawings, and initial layouts.
• Quality: conduct continuity checks and quality inspections on in-process and finished work.
• Re-work: disassemble, modify, re-work, re-assemble, and test assemblies under simulated conditions.

Skills

Hand soldering

Team communication

Precision assembly

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

MES software

Microsoft 365

Job description

Description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

At Northrop Grumman, we have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future and have fun along the way.

Northrop Grumman is seeking a skilled Engineering Technician 2 to perform a variety of production assembly operations on electronic and mechanical assemblies. This role will support armament systems at our Plymouth, MN site. In this role, you will work from diagrams and technical drawings to build modules, boards, panels, drawers, frames, and cables using precision hand/power tools, jigs, and saws.

Key Responsibilities

• Production Assembly: Perform repetitive and non-repetitive assembly operations on complex electronic and electro-mechanical subassemblies.
• Drawing Navigation: Work directly from engineering diagrams, technical drawings, and initial layouts.
• Quality: Conduct continuity checks on in-process and completed work, perform quality inspections.
• Re-work: Disassemble, modify, re-work, re-assemble, and test assemblies under simulated conditions.

Basic Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent & 2 years of related experience in hand soldering or assembling electronic components within a manufacturing setting
• Certification: Active IPC J-STD-001 Certification.
• Soft Skills: Ability to follow detailed technical instructions and communicate effectively within a team environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced Experience: 3+ years in a manufacturing environment.
• Expert Soldering: 3+ years of experience in hand soldering, including inspection, complex re-work/repair, and utilizing various specialized soldering tools and equipment.
• Technical: Advanced ability to understand, interpret, and attention to detail to technical documents on electro-mechanical work.
• Software Skills: Proficiency with Manufacturing Execution System (MES) software and Microsoft 365 applications.
• Hazard Work: Willingness to be trained to work on explosive assemblies.

Primary Level Salary Range: $25.69 - $42.79

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.