Mechanical Engineering Technician II

Vision Point Systems; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental benefits

Life insurance

401k participation and matching

Disability insurance

Job summary

Vision Point Systems in Bethesda, MD is seeking an engineering technician to support corrosion testing and laboratory operations onsite at customer locations in Bethesda and Olney. The role involves specimen prep, data collection, and assisting with test apparatus design.

You will maintain equipment, help with field and lab tests, and support government personnel with lab upkeep. A DoD Secret clearance is required or obtainable, with 2+ years lab experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance.
• Must work independently with precision and strong attention to detail.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• 2+ years in a lab setting or equivalent experience.
• Willing to work onsite in Bethesda, MD and Olney, MD.

Responsibilities

• Prepare corrosion testing specimens, including abrasive blasting and coating applications.
• Collect objective quality evidence on specimen preparation and coating thickness.
• Assist with design and construction of test apparatus and rapid prototyping.
• Maintain and troubleshoot laboratory equipment and calibration.
• Support engineers with test program execution and data collection.
• Assist Government personnel with laboratory upkeep and safety.

Skills

Lab experience

Coatings testing

Data collection

Attention to detail

Verbal and written communication

DoD clearance readiness

Education

Associates 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

• medical, dental, 1x your salary in life insurance, and short and long term disability.
• VPS also offers 401k participation and matching.

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.