Engineering Technician II - Future Opportunity

Job Description Elbit is growing!  We will be adding Engineering Technicians to the team across multiple shifts in the near future. If you have this type of background, we'd love to connect early. Primarily responsible for assisting in the daily operations and maintenance of manufacturing processes for night vision systems.  Including but not limited to: optimization of manufacturing processes, implementation of cost reduction opportunities (yield and productivity improvements, waste elimination), review/disposition of night vision systems and components, and training production employees to improve work processes and product quality, working 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.  Have an understanding of and the skills to effectively apply Six Sigma tools to benefit the organization and customers.  Additionally, the candidate will be versed in Lean tools and their application to reduce waste.  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.  Candidate will perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications Associate degree in an Engineering field (Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, etc.) or equivalent related work experience 2+ years of technical experience in a manufacturing environment    Ability to obtain a US security clearance Strong analytical abilities and troubleshooting techniques Strong verbal and written communication skills Capable of performing process engineering tasks proportionate to their experience 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 training others Must be able to comply with OSHA, EPA, Fire Regulations, Company Policies, and Procedures  Preferred Skills: Experience with review/inspection of mechanical assemblies, optics, and/or soldering Experience writing MS Access queries Proficiency with statistical analysis software:  Minitab, JMP, SAS . . . Six Sigma certification Ability to support the organizational culture and build morale Experience in the following areas is 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 #LI-AZ1