Engineering Technician II

General Dynamics Corporation; Saco (ME); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Corporation is seeking an Engineering Technician II in Saco, Maine. This role involves assisting engineers with product and process testing, conducting research and development, and supporting technical tasks. Ideal candidates should have a Vocational/Technical Training Degree and 1-2 years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities include setting up equipment for tests, inspecting products for flaws, collecting data, and compiling reports. This position may require travel and working in varying environments.

Qualifications

• Vocational/Technical Training Degree and 1-2 years' experience or equivalent education and experience.
• Technical training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists engineers and scientists with product and process testing.
• Supports technical tasks and project work.
• Sets up equipment for tests and experiments.
• Inspects products for flaws and suggests improvements.
• Collects data and compiles reports.

Skills

Technical expertise

Mathematical skills

Design expertise

Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE) software

Education

Vocational/Technical Training Degree

Associate's Degree

Job description

Engineering Technician II

Location: US-ME-Saco, Saco, ME

Job ID: 2026-36505 | Type: Full Time | # of Openings: 1 | Category: Engineering

Responsibilities for this Position

• 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 the creation phase of product.
• Utilizes computer-aided design and drafting equipment during design phase.

General Profile

• Requires basic skills in an analytical or scientific method or operational process.
• Works within clearly defined standard operating procedures and/or scientific methods and adheres to quality guidelines.
• Works with close supervision.
• Performs manual tasks according to established procedures.

Required Qualifications

• Vocational/Technical Training Degree and 1-2 years' experience OR Equivalent Combination of Relevant Education & Experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's Degree.
• Technical training preferred.
• 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

• May be required to travel or work in varying environments as the role demands.

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans.

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