Description

The Senior Engineering Technician is primarily responsible for assistance in daily operations and maintenance of manufacturing processes for night vision systems. This is a hands-on engineering technician position. The individual can expect to spend >70% of their time engaging directly with the factory teams on the shop floor to be most effective. The Senior Engineering Technician works with engineering drawings and written or verbal instructions while operating the related equipment; conducts tests and reports data in a prescribed format under limited supervision.

Responsibilities and Tasks:

• Optimization of manufacturing processes
• Lot qualification of frit powder and rings
• Implementation of cost reduction opportunities (yield and productivity improvements, waste elimination)
• Review/disposition of night vision systems and components
• Training production employees to improve work processes and product quality
• Work to minimize or eliminate safety, quality, delivery, inventory and production issues
• Other duties as assigned

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with review/inspection of mechanical assemblies, optics and/or soldering
• Experience writing MS Access queries
• Proficiency with statistical analysis software: Mintab, JMP, SAS . . .
• Six Sigma certification
• Experience in the following areas are a plus… Night Vision Goggles, Thermal Imagery Equipment, Optics, Conformance Testing to Mil-Stds
• Experience with various forms of deposition processes (e-beam evaporation, sputtering and wet etching processes)
• Experience with glass fiber draw or other glass forming operations
• Experience with grinding and polishing operations
• Experience with brazing operations
• Experience with ultra-high vacuum equipment

Skills and Abilities:

• Must have the ability to work effectively within a team
• Good interpersonal and organizational skills are required
• Strong analytical abilities and trouble-shooting techniques
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to support the organizational culture and build morale

Education, Experience & License or Certification:

• Associate degree in an Engineering field (Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, etc.) or related work experience
• 6+ years of technical experience in a manufacturing environment
• Capable of performing process engineering tasks proportionate to their experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook is required
• Experience training others
• Ability to obtain Security Clearance
• Must be able to comply with OSHA, EPA, Fire Regulations, Company Policies and Procedures
• A successful candidate will have proficiency in the use of hand and machine tools, precision gauges, test instruments, and process equipment
• Have an understanding and skills in effectively applying Six-Sigma tools to benefit the organization and customers

#LI-AZ1 Why Roanoke, Virginia?

• Lower cost of living
• Family-friendly area
• Career and economic growth
• Scenic beauty
• Outdoor enthusiast's dream

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: Longer 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. Elbit America is an equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

*** If you encounter issues with your application, please email TalentAcquisition@ElbitAmerica.com ***