Engineering Technician II

Elbit America, Inc.; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9/80 schedule

401(k) program

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Life Insurance

Paid time off

Parental Leave

Employee Referral Program

Voluntary Benefits

Tricare Supplemental

Job summary

Elbit America, Inc. in Roanoke, VA is seeking an Engineering Technician II to support daily operations and maintenance of night vision image intensifier manufacturing.

The role emphasizes hands-on equipment interaction, process optimization, and training of production staff to improve quality and yield while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Engineering or related work experience.
• 2+ years of technical experience in manufacturing.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to obtain security clearance.
• OSHA, EPA, and safety regulation compliance.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on engineering technician with focus on equipment and process.
• Spend majority of time interacting with equipment and operators and disposing non-conforming product.
• Optimize manufacturing processes and implement cost-reduction opportunities.
• Train production staff to improve processes and product quality.
• Work to minimize safety, quality, delivery, inventory, and production issues.
• Proficient use of hand/machine tools, gauges, test instruments, and process equipment.
• Read and follow procedures; apply Lean and Six Sigma tools to reduce waste.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical abilities

Troubleshooting

Observational skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Training others

Security clearance readiness

Education

Associate's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Electrical test equipment

Optical microscopes

MS Access

Minitab/JMP

Visual Studio / Python

Job description

Job Summary:

The Engineering Technician II is primarily responsible for assistance in daily operations and maintenance of manufacturing equipment/processes for manufacture of night vision image intensifiers.

Responsibilities:

• Hands-on engineering technician position.
• The individual can expect to spend >75% of their time interacting with the equipment and operators and dispositioning non-conforming product.
• Optimization of manufacturing processes
• implementation of cost reduction opportunities (yield and productivity improvements, waste elimination)
• Training production employees to improve work processes and product quality.
• individual works to minimize or eliminate safety, quality, delivery, inventory, and production issues.
• proficiency in the use of hand and machine tools, precision gauges, test instruments, and process equipment
• Be able to read, understand, and follow procedures.
• Have an understanding and skills in effectively applying Lean and Six Sigma tools to reduce waste and improve efficiency.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Associate's degree in an Engineering field (Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, etc.) or related work experience
• 2+ years of technical experience in a manufacturing environment
• Strong analytical abilities and trouble-shooting techniques
• Strong observational skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• PC proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook is required
• Must have the ability to work effectively within a team
• Good interpersonal and organizational skills are required
• Experience training others
• Ability to obtain Security Clearance
• Must be able to comply with OSHA, EPA, Fire Regulations, Company Policies and Procedures

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with assembly/review/inspection of mechanical assemblies
• Experience using electrical test equipment and optical microscopes
• Experience writing MS Access queries
• Experience with statistical analysis software: Minitab, JMP, Cornerstone, etc.
• Experience with coding and scripting development: Visual Studio (VB.net, C#, C+. etc.), Python, JSL (JMP scripting language), or similar
• Experience with process improvement
• Six Sigma certification (Yellow, Green, Black Belt)

Shift:

1st Shift - approximately 6:00 am to 2:00 pm

Here Are Some of the Great Benefits We Offer:

• Most locations offer a 9/80 schedule, providing every other Friday off
• Competitive compensation & 401(k) program to plan for your future
• Robust medical, dental, vision, & disability coverage with qualified wellness discounts
• Basic Life Insurance and Additional Life & AD&D Insurances are available
• Flexible Vacation & PTO
• Paid Parental Leave
• Generous Employee Referral Program
• Voluntary Benefits Available: Longer Term Care, Legal, Identity Theft, Pet Insurance, and more
• Voluntary Tricare Supplement available for military retirees

Why Roanoke, Virginia?

• Lower cost of living
• Family-friendly area
• Career and economic growth
• Scenic beauty
• Outdoor enthusiast's dream

This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked by your supervisors or managers to perform other duties. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. The job description is not an employment contract. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Twenty-Six Defense is an equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

*For Virginia-based positions only* In accordance with Virginia DOL requirements, the listed salary range reflects the anticipated base pay range for this role. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors including skills, experience, education, certifications, business needs, internal equity, and geographic location. Compensation may vary in different locations based on market conditions and cost-of-labor considerations.