Sr Sustaining Engineer

Elbit America, Inc.; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9/80 schedule

401(k) program

Medical, dental, vision, disability

Life Insurance

PTO

Parental Leave

Employee Referral Program

Voluntary Benefits

Tricare Supplement

Job summary

Elbit America, Inc. is seeking a Senior Sustaining Engineer to provide mid-level engineering support to production operations.

The role involves troubleshooting complex problems, guiding technicians, and leading teams to resolve issues and improve productivity. The position requires a technical engineering degree and 5–10 years of related experience, with responsibilities including test procedure development, new product setup, ECO processing, and process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field.
• 5–10 years of relevant experience.
• 5–10 years industry experience.
• ESD training; Safety Training per department requirements.

Responsibilities

• Write, review and modify test procedures for electronic assemblies.
• Troubleshoot difficult problems and instruct technicians in resolution techniques.
• Develop test equipment and test assemblies to aid problem isolation.
• Conduct research to resolve production difficulties.
• Provide New Product Setup, Programming and Support, ECO and process improvements.

Skills

Test procedures

Troubleshooting

Test equipment

Team leadership

Problem solving

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate's degree

Job description

Summary of Responsibilities

The Senior Sustaining Engineer provides mid-level Engineering support to the operations business unit and departments by troubleshooting difficult problems, instructing the technicians in techniques to resolve these issues in an effort to achieve EFW's business plan and objectives and leading teams to resolve issues and improve productivity.

Responsibilities and Tasks

• Write, review and modify test procedures for the troubleshooting of electronic assemblies
• Support test technicians by troubleshooting difficult problems and by instructing the technicians in techniques to resolve these issues
• Develop test equipment and test assemblies to aid the technicians in isolating problems
• Conduct research to resolve production difficulties
• Write ECPs on product to correct errors and to resolve production difficulties
• Provide New Product Setup, Programming and Support, ECO and Process Improvement Implementation
• Be prepared to support all schedule requirements through on-call or overtime requirements
• Lead, participate and contribute to a team environment within the department and throughout the organization
• Stay abreast of all state of the art, technical and equipment issues through training and self-development
• Adhere to internal ethics, procedures and external regulations and laws
• Support the Sustaining Engineering and Operations department's performance goals and objectives
• Other related duties as assigned by supervisor

Education, Experience & License or Certification

• Bachelor's degree is required. 5-10 years functional experience may substitute
• Associate's degree is required
• Specific Degree Field Required: Technical Degree (engineering, electronics, etc.)
• 5-10 years of functional (using skill set) experience is required
• 1-3 years of industry experience is required
• Training Pre-requisites (Within One Year of Taking Position):
  • ESD
  • Safety Training, as dictated by Safety Department

Skills and Abilities

• Able to formulate resolution plans, solutions, and a concise, informational final report
• Able to analyze technical data package for new programs with minimal supervision, to anticipate and prevent, where possible, production issues and risks
• Able to participate in small teams for issue resolution
• Able to troubleshoot complex issues with minimal supervision, and break them down into smaller, more simple tasks for the technicians to perform
• Support programs in front of the customer, by professional appearance and demeanor
• Able to provide presentations when necessary
• Exhibit a willingness to stay abreast of all state of the art, technical and equipment issues through training and self-development
• Familiarity with basic test equipment (i.e. oscilloscopes, voltmeters, signal generators, etc.)
• Good Working knowledge of basic computer applications

Here Are Some of the Great Benefits We Offer

• Most locations offer a 9/80 schedule, providing every other Friday off
• Competitive compensation & 401(k) program to plan for your future
• Robust medical, dental, vision, & disability coverage with qualified wellness discounts
• Basic Life Insurance and Additional Life & AD&D Insurances are available
• Flexible Vacation & PTO
• Paid Parental Leave
• Generous Employee Referral Program
• Voluntary Benefits Available: Long-Term Care, Legal, Identity Theft, Pet Insurance, and more
• Voluntary Tricare Supplement available for military retirees

This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked by your supervisors or managers to perform other duties. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. The job description is not an employment contract. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Twenty-Six Defense is an equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

*For Virginia-based positions only*

In accordance with Virginia DOL requirements, the listed salary range reflects the anticipated base pay range for this role. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors including skills, experience, education, certifications, business needs, internal equity, and geographic location. Compensation may vary in different locations based on market conditions and cost-of-labor considerations.