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

Southwest Research Institute; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Tactical Aerospace is seeking a production lead to manage technicians and assemblers in the on-site San Antonio facility. You will coordinate with management, program management, and engineers to produce LRUs and test systems, while meeting schedule and budget targets in a low-rate, high-mix environment.

You will oversee test, troubleshooting, rework, and final assembly of complex PCBA-based systems, coordinate with vendors, manage inventory and shipping, and ensure IPC soldering standards are

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Applied Technology or related Technology field.
• In lieu of Bachelor's degree, 25+ years of related work experience with a high school education or equivalent.
• Shift work required.
• 6+ years of experience in assembly and test of Printed Circuit Board Assemblies (PCBA's).
• Shown ability to troubleshoot 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead production, rework, assembly, and test of complex electronic systems/LRUs/ 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.
• Lay out production flows and lead the technicians to meet production schedule and budgets.
• 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.

Skills

Leadership

Project coordination

Troubleshooting

Soldering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Applied Technology or related Technology field

25+ years of related experience with high school education or equivalent

Tools

ERP/MRB

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.

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