LEAD ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIST - SR. ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIST - Production Focal for Complex Electronics

Southwest Research Institute; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Southwest Research Institute in San Antonio, TX, seeks a leader to coordinate production, assembly and test of complex electronic LRUs and PCBA systems on-site at the SwRI campus. You will manage technicians, coordinate with vendors, and ensure IPC-compliant soldering and QA collaboration to meet schedule and budget targets.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering Technology (or related) or 25+ years of related experience with a HS diploma, and it includes a government security

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Applied Technology or related field.
• Alternative: 25+ years of related work experience with high school education or equivalent.
• Shift work is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead production, rework, assembly, and test of complex electronic systems/LRUs/PCBA's.
• Lead technicians/assemblers through this process.
• Coordinate with suppliers/vendors to keep factory flow on schedule.
• Perform assembly and test tasks.
• Coordinate PCBA soldering to IPC standards, troubleshoot circuits/PCBA's, and test activities.
• Coordinate with QA.
• Manage all parts, assemblies, and components for the department.
• Request quotes from suppliers and create P.O.'s as needed.
• Lay out production flows and lead technicians to meet schedules and budgets.

Skills

Leadership

PCBA production

Vendor coordination

Soldering

Troubleshooting

ERP/MRB

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering Technology or related field

Alternative: 25+ years of related experience with HS diploma

Tools

Power supplies

DMM

Oscilloscopes

Job description

Who We Are:

Tactical Aerospace is a prime supplier for aerospace and avionic quality technology on new and legacy defense systems. We design and build complex electronic systems (Printed Circuit Board Assemblies and LRU's) and test systems.

Objectives of this Role:

Lead and coordinate technicians/assemblers and work with Management, Program Management, and engineers in the production of LRU's and test systems. Meet schedule and budget targets for production. Typically a low rate, high mix environment. Analyze/ set-up/lay out production flows for complex electronic LRU's and lead/coordinate the production of complex electronic LRU's/systems/sub-systems/test equipment. Tasks will also include testing, trouble shooting and reworking PCBA's. Coordinate with suppliers, vendors, and internal organizations to coordinate and manage issues in the supply chain, inventory, kitting, manufacturing, testing and shipping. This position is on-site at the SwRI San Antonio, TX campus.

Daily and Monthly Responsibilities:

• Lead production, rework, assembly, and test of complex electronic systems/LRU's/ PCBA's.
• Lead technicians/assemblers through this process.
• Coordinate with suppliers/vendors and manage parts/components/PCBA's as necessary to keep the factory flow on schedule.
• Perform assembly and test tasks.
• Coordinate PCBA component soldering to IPC standards, trouble shoot circuits/PCBA's, and perform test activities.
• Coordinate with QA.
• Manage all parts, assemblies, and components for the department.
• Request quotes from suppliers and create P.O.'s. as needed to support production.
• Lay out production flows and lead the technicians to meet production schedule and budgets.

Requirements:

• Requires a Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Applied Technology or related Technology degree field.
• In Lieu of Bachelors degree, 25+ years of related work experience and a high school education or equivalent and continued education/certifications will be considered.
• Shift work required.
• 6+ years: Experience in assembly and test of Printed Circuit Board Assemblies (PCBA's).
• Shown ability to trouble shoot PCBA failures.
• Soldering experience.
• Leading others and PCBA production experience.
• ERP/MRB knowledge.
• Ability to coordinate with vendors.
• Experience with lab test equipment (power supplies, DMM, oscilloscopes, etc).
• A valid/clear driver's license is required.

Special Requirements:

• Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
• Applicant must be a U.S. citizen.

Job Locations:

San Antonio, Texas

For more information about this division, visit the Defense & Intelligence Solutions home page.

For benefits information at our San Antonio location, click here.

For benefits information at all other locations, click here.

An Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, and veteran status.