Engineering Technician II - 1st Shift

Job Description: Primarily responsible for assistance in daily operations and maintenance of manufacturing equipment/processes for the manufacture of night vision image intensifiers.  This is a hands-on engineering technician position.  The individual can expect to spend >75% of their time interacting with the equipment and operators and dispositioning non-conforming product.  Other work includes, but would not be limited to: optimization of manufacturing processes, implementation of cost reduction opportunities (yield and productivity improvements, waste elimination), and training production employees to improve work processes and product quality.  Generally, an individual works to minimize or eliminate safety, quality, delivery, inventory, and production issues. A successful candidate will have proficiency in the use of hand and machine tools, precision gauges, test instruments, and process equipment, and will be able to read, understand, and follow procedures.  Have an understanding and skills in effectively applying Lean and Six Sigma tools to reduce waste and improve efficiency.  Candidate will perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications: Associate’s degree in an Engineering field (Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, etc.) or related work experience 2+ years of technical experience in a manufacturing environment    Strong analytical abilities and troubleshooting techniques Strong observational skills Strong verbal and written communication skills PC proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook is required Must have the ability to work effectively within a team Good interpersonal and organizational skills are required Experience in training others Ability to obtain Security Clearance Must be able to comply with OSHA, EPA, Fire Regulations, Company Policies, and Procedures  Preferred Skills: Experience with assembly/review/inspection of mechanical assemblies Experience using electrical test equipment and optical microscopes Experience writing MS Access queries Experience with statistical analysis software:  Minitab, JMP, Cornerstone, etc. Experience with coding and scripting development: Visual Studio (VB.net, C#, C+, etc.), Python, JSL (JMP scripting language), or similar Experience with process improvement Six Sigma certification (Yellow, Green, Black Belt)   #LI-SB1