Mechanical Engineering Technician II

Vision Point Systems; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Life insurance

Disability

401k

Job summary

Vision Point Systems, Inc. is seeking a talented engineering technician to perform onsite corrosion testing support at customer locations in Bethesda, MD and Olney, MD.

You will prepare specimens, collect quality data, and assist with testing and equipment maintenance to ensure project success. The role requires DoD Secret clearance eligibility, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work independently in a lab setting with Engineers and Government personnel.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance.
• Ability to work independently and be a self-starter.
• Attention to detail and precision in work.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• 2+ years of lab experience or equivalent.
• Willing to work at both Bethesda, MD and Olney, MD.

Responsibilities

• Prepare corrosion testing specimens, including abrasive blasting of metal coupons and coating applications.
• Collect objective quality evidence and verify surface profiles and coating thickness.
• Assist design and construction of test apparatus, rapid prototyping, machining, and assembly.
• Maintain and troubleshoot lab equipment, and schedule calibrations.
• Assist engineers with test program execution and data collection.
• Assist Government personnel with laboratory upkeep and inventory.

Skills

Self-starter

Attention to detail

Lab experience

Independent worker

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree or higher in Science/Engineering

Job description

Vision Point Systems, Inc. is currently recruiting for a talented, innovative engineering technician. This position is housed onsite at customer locations in Bethesda, Maryland and Olney, MD. Duties include, but are not limited to the following:

• Prepare corrosion testing specimens to include abrasive blasting of metal coupons, coating applications using various techniques including spray painting, rolling, and brush among others.
• Collect objective quality evidence (OQE) that specimens were prepared correctly. This may include verifying metal coupon surface profiles/roughness, checking coating film thickness, or otherwise comparing specimen preparation techniques against manufacturer-recommended specifications.
• Assist with design and construction of test apparatuses to include rapid prototyping, basic machining, and assembly.
• Maintain functionality of equipment (bench-top testing equipment, large scale corrosion cabinets, blasting cabinets, etc.), including troubleshooting non-functioning equipment, replacing broken components, checking equipment calibration, and scheduling for calibration to be performed.
• Assist engineers with test program execution. This may involve performance of laboratory and/or field tests, helping with specimen evaluation and data collection, and/or performing various inspections in support of corrosion-related projects.
• Assist Government personnel with laboratory upkeep. This may include maintaining hazardous materials inventory lists, organizing laboratory inventory, and assisting with general maintenance and cleaning of laboratory spaces.

Requirements

• Must possess a high school diploma or GED.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance.
• Be able to work independently and be a self-starter.
• Must demonstrate qualities to work with precision and pay special attention to details.
• Must demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills
• Must have 2+ years of experience working in a lab type setting or some type of equivalent experience.
• Must be willing to work in both Bethesda, MD and Olney, MD to meet customer requirements.

Desired Skill(s)

• Experience working with and supporting DoW programs is highly desired.
• Experience with materials and mechanical testing, corrosion prevention, coatings application and evaluation, and vehicle/ship platforms is desired.
• Experience collecting and compiling data is desired
• Associates degree or higher in Science, Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related field is desired.

Benefits

• Full time employees with Vision Point Systems qualify for a generous benefits plan to include medical, dental, 1x your salary in life insurance, and short and long term disability.
• VPS also offers 401k participation and matching.

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.