2nd Shift/Weekend Engineering Technician

Company: Technology Consulting, Inc.
Location: Fort Wayne
Posted on: May 26, 2023

Job Description:

TCI has an immediate need for a 2nd Shift (including weekends) Engineering Technician in Fort Wayne, IN. This is not open to C2C. This is a contract-to-hire opportunity. ON-SITE ONLY.

NOTE: This position requires US Citizenship and the ability to obtain a Secret Security Clearance.

SUMMARY

The 2nd Shift Engineering Technician will work with a diverse team to perform assembly, integration and testing for highly reliable space hardware assemblies of low to high complexity. Candidate is required to have a competent knowledge of basic engineering concepts, principles, theories and techniques needed to deliver thoroughly tested spaceflight products, equipment and systems.

REQUIREMENTS Perform duties on 2nd shift to include weekends for (4) 10 days per week.
Works independently under general guidance and direction on larger, moderately complex projects or assignments.
Adhere to strict spaceflight test standards and execute procedures, document results, generate test reports, and create/manage electronic test data.
Ability to train test technicians in safe and proper testing protocols.
Support Clean Room, test and assembly area periodic preventative maintenance and cleaning activities.
Support equipment performance verifications (validations, proof loads, etc.).
Support the transport of equipment to/from storage facilities in Fort Wayne, and other customer sites.
Support critical movements of flight hardware in support of test activities.
Support mid to high complexity testing of electrical sub-assemblies and components, including electrical boxes, optical assemblies and cables at a sub-system, system and payload.
Contribute to process development, continuous improvement efforts and problem resolution.
Travel as needed between sites and Customer locations for post-delivery support and integration activities.
Overtime may be required frequently to support customer product testing.

REQUIREMENTS Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 6 years of prior relevant experience or Associates Degree with 2 years of prior related experience.
Good electrical and mechanical aptitude.
Able to work with computer systems.
Aerospace or space flight hardware background.
Understand how to follow drawings and procedures.
Embodies strong professional work ethic, self-motivation, and a high attention to detail.
Ability to work in a clean room environment for long periods of time (+2 hours).
Ability to work 2nd shift hours including weekends for (4) 10-hour days per week.
Ability to work holidays, weekends, and occasional overnight travel; work may include shift work.
Ability to travel up to 50% as required to support customer product testing.

PREFERRED ADDITIONAL SKILLS Experience working with a variety of electrical and/or mechanical assemblies and equipment within the Space or Aerospace industry.
Hands-on experience using a variety of hand tools including use of specialized tools. e.g., torque wrenches, micrometers, and calipers.
Experience with written process and procedure protocol.
Experience with bench-top testing of electrical/mechanical assemblies.
Experience with ESD safeguards and contamination control.
Experience working in a clean room environment.
Experience working with computer systems and their use with test equipment operation; DVM, Oscope, DSA, Power Supplies etc.
Experience with Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) with certification.

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