Engineering Technician: Prototyping, Machining & Testing

armtecdefensetechnologies; Coachella (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

401(k) matching

HSA with company contribution

Tuition Assistance

Vacation

Job summary

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

You will build, calibrate, and test mechanical, electrical, or electronic components, document results, and collaborate with engineers to improve designs and processes. A high school diploma and welding/fabrication skills are required; 4/10 workweek.

Qualifications

• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
• Eligible for required U.S. Government authorization per export regulations.
• 4/10 workweek; equal opportunity employer and benefits listed.

Responsibilities

• Prototype and implement changes to equipment and facilities to improve performance and reliability.
• Machine, fabricate, and fasten materials using welding equipment, lathes, mills, surface 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 accurate record of as-built status.
• Oversee outside contractors to ensure all work complies with Armtec safety regulations.
• Track, monitor, and manage workload and provide updates for timely completion of tasks.
• Perform pilot-scale production operations and provide feedback on effectiveness.
• Collaborate with engineers, designers, and technicians to implement and 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 all work is done in safety compliance.
• Uphold the highest ethical standards and comply with Armtec's ethics policies.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Excellent communication

Read technical drawings

Workload management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Vocational training is a plus

Tools

Welding equipment

Lathes

Mills

Surface grinders

CNC machines

Job description

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

You will build, calibrate, and test mechanical, electrical, or electronic components, document results, and collaborate with engineers to improve designs and processes. A high school diploma and welding/fabrication skills are required; 4/10 workweek.