Engineering Technician II (weekend night shift)

Elbit Systems of America, LLC; Roanoke, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Elbit Systems of America, LLC is seeking a hands-on engineering technician to assist in daily operations and maintenance of manufacturing equipment for night vision image intensifier production. The role focuses on interfacing with equipment and operators, building tooling, and dispositioning non-conforming product.

Successful candidates will apply Lean and Six Sigma tools to reduce waste, improve efficiency, and train production staff on improved processes.

Qualifications

• Associated degree in engineering or related work experience.
• 2+ years of technical experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong analytical abilities and troubleshooting techniques.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• PC proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• 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 and Company Policies and Procedures.
• Able to work an off-shift schedule.

Responsibilities

• Assist in daily operations and maintenance of manufacturing equipment/processes for night vision image intensifier manufacture.
• Optimize manufacturing processes and implement cost-reduction opportunities to improve yield and productivity.
• Train production employees to improve work processes and product quality.
• Read, understand and follow procedures; apply Lean and Six Sigma tools to reduce waste and improve efficiency.

Skills

Strong analytical abilities

Troubleshooting

Reading procedures

Team collaboration

Verbal and written communication

Hand and machine tools

Security clearance eligibility

OSHA/EPA compliance

Off-shift schedule flexibility

Education

Associated degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Job Description

Primarily responsible for assistance in daily operations and maintenance of manufacturing equipment/processes for manufacture of night vision image intensifiers. This is a hands‑on engineering technician position. The individual can expect to spend >80% of their time interacting with the equipment and operators, building/repairing mechanical tooling, and dispositioning non‑conforming product.

Other work includes but would not be limited to:

Optimization of manufacturing processes, implementation of cost reduction opportunities (yield and productivity improvements, waste elimination) and training production employees to improve work processes and product quality. Generally, individual works to minimize or eliminate safety, quality, delivery, inventory, and production issues.

A successful candidate will have proficiency in the use of hand and machine tools, precision gauges, test instruments, and process equipment and will 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. Candidate will perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Associatedegree 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 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
• Able to work an off‑shift schedule

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with assembly/review/inspection of mechanical assemblies
• Experience with ultra‑high vacuum equipment
• Experience working in cleanroom environments
• 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)
• Pro‑E experience - AutoCAD program

Off-shifts are:

• "D" shift = Friday - Sunday nights (6pm - 6am)
• Engineering schedules can be flexible if needed (i.e. start times/end times)