Lead Technician: Thermal Systems & Team Mentorship

Advanced Cooling Technologies Inc; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical

Dental

Vision

Paid time off

Holidays

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) match

Profit-sharing

Job summary

Advanced Cooling Technologies, Inc in Lancaster, PA, seeks a Lead Technician for its Product Development team. This hands-on leadership role combines technical fabrication with supervision of technicians supporting development from prototypes to flight hardware.

You will coordinate priorities with engineers, fabricate and test thermal products, perform inspections, and help ensure safety and quality while fostering team growth.

Qualifications

• Strong communication, organization, and computer skills.
• Demonstrated leadership ability and a collaborative, team‑oriented mindset.
• Previous supervisory or training experience is a plus.
• Associate degree in a related field and at least 2 years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the daily work of technicians.
• Provide training, mentorship, and ongoing employee support.
• Work closely with engineers and managers to coordinate priorities, assignments, and resources.
• Fabricate, assemble, and test thermal products and supporting hardware.
• Perform inspections to ensure product quality.
• Support development of fabrication, testing, and work procedures.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, equipment, quality, and team effectiveness.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment and follow ITAR/export‑control requirements.

Skills

Leadership ability

Communication

Organization

Computer skills

Technical & fabrication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree in a related field

Job description

Advanced Cooling Technologies, Inc in Lancaster, PA, seeks a Lead Technician for its Product Development team. This hands-on leadership role combines technical fabrication with supervision of technicians supporting development from prototypes to flight hardware.

You will coordinate priorities with engineers, fabricate and test thermal products, perform inspections, and help ensure safety and quality while fostering team growth.