Engineering Technician: Prototyping & Machining (4/10)

Armtec Defense Technologies; Coachella (CA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) matching

HSA with company contribution

Job summary

Armtec Defense Technologies in Coachella, CA, is seeking an Engineering Technician to install machinery, perform machining operations, and supervise outside contractors in a controlled production setting.

You will prototype and implement changes, document results, collaborate with engineers, and help maintain equipment, processes, and safety standards in a dynamic defense manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; vocational training a plus.
• At least two years of proven work experience in an industrial setting.
• Proficiency in fabrication and welding.
• Familiarity with spreadsheet and word processor software.
• Ability to read technical drawings.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage workload and provide timely updates.
• Adherence to ethical and business conduct policies.

Responsibilities

• Prototype and implement changes to equipment and facilities to improve performance and reliability.
• Machine, fabricate, and fasten materials using a diverse range of tools including welding equipment, lathes, mills, grinders, drill presses, CNC machines, and hand tools.
• Document equipment and facilities by taking measurements, operating 3D scanning equipment, and redlining drawings to maintain an as-built record.
• Oversee outside contractors to ensure all work complies with safety regulations.
• Track, monitor, and manage workload and provide updates to ensure timely completion of tasks.
• Perform pilot-scale production operations and provide feedback on effectiveness.
• Collaborate with engineers, designers, and technicians to improve designs and processes.
• Maintain detailed records of experiments, results, procedures, and observations, and prepare technical reports.
• Assist engineers in developing, installing, and maintaining equipment, systems, or prototypes.
• Build, calibrate, and test mechanical, electrical, or electronic components to ensure functionality.
• Prepare materials, reagents, and samples to meet quality standards.
• Maintain and improve cleanliness of work areas.
• Conduct laboratory experiments, simulations, and tests to validate hypotheses or prototype performance.
• Use Management of Change (MOC) processes to review engineering changes for safety, quality, and production impacts.
• Install equipment and tooling, ensuring safety standards are met.
• Uphold the highest ethical standards and comply with Armtec's policies.

Skills

Fabrication and welding

Read technical drawings

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Workload management

Ethical conduct

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Technical reporting

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Vocational training preferred

Job description

Armtec Defense Technologies in Coachella, CA, is seeking an Engineering Technician to install machinery, perform machining operations, and supervise outside contractors in a controlled production setting.

You will prototype and implement changes, document results, collaborate with engineers, and help maintain equipment, processes, and safety standards in a dynamic defense manufacturing environment.