Job Description

This position will be working primarily on the ROEM program, specializing in assembling mechanical systems and integration including large mechanical assembly and test, tooling, fixtures, jigs, lifting procedures, rigging, various installation methods.

The engineering technician should, under limited supervision, provide support for engineering protoype and development activities, and/or support of production manufacturing activities.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible for carrying out specific technical assignments in order to solve a variety of manufacturing and assembly problems involved in the design and development of products, equipment, or processes (including tooling selection to aid in manufacturing/assembly). 

Troubleshooting and integrating Elbit designs/assemblies onto land combat vehicles – this includes mechanical assemblies, installing subassemblies onto vehicles, conducting mechanical test procedures, lifting and moving large assemblies safely (above 15 tons)

Review designs and specifications for completeness, accuracy, compliance with specifications, and producibility (design for manufacturing).

Direct activities and provide technical direction to less senior technicians in building, testing and troubleshooting equipment. Train electromechanical technicians to assembly procedures.

Research new materials, fabrication processes, equipment, tooling, etc. to improve manufacturing process.

Assist manufacturing in transition from development into production.

Prepare and review engineering specifications and procedures.

Conduct field testing and research work for new or existing applications.

Troubleshooting customer application problems.

Works independently and closely with electrical, mechanical, software, and systems engineering to troubleshoot systems, parts tracking and ordering, modifying, manipulating and configuring test setups that supports engineering prototypes.

Exercise specialized technical judgment in the substitution of parts and materials.  Evaluate and select optimum alternatives.

Develop or improve techniques to meet quality, function and cost standards.

Support, test, and help modify in the engineering of fixtures and jigs necessary for the assembly of components for various devices/instruments that are in prototype, production build and/or test.

May act as technical representative, traveling to customer sites and/or tradeshows to advise and instruct in the installation, operation, and maintenance of Company-produced products.