Engineering Technician III

Overview Bowhead is seeking an Engineering Technician III to support the Army Research Laboratory (ARL). Responsibilities Read drawings and sketches provided by technical points of contact, independently set-up machine tools, prepare parts / materials and hardware, fabricate components, thoroughly clean / deburr, and assemble items as required. Proficiently generate machine codes from the sketches / drawings to operate the Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) mill and lathe to manufacture parts. Independently and proficiently set up and operate a fourth axis unit on the CNC and manual mills, lathes, Bridgeport’s, drill presses, belt sanders, grinders. Conduct manual Machining prototype work. Set up and consistently and accurately program Mazak machine mills and lathes. Without direct supervision, able to manufacture necessary tooling, jigs, and fixtures and can perform cylindrical grinding. Work efficiently and hold very close tolerances (+ / - .005 ") as a minimum for the lowest level requirement, and (+ / - .0001") for higher level fabrications. Select or adapt standard procedures or equipment, using fully applicable precedents. Fabricate specialized tooling for unique machining operations. Construct components, subunits, or simple models or adapts standard equipment; may troubleshoot and correct malfunctions. Receive initial instructions, equipment requirements, and advice from supervisor or engineer as needed. Follow specific layout and scientific diagrams to construct and package simple devices and subunits of equipment. Extract and compile a variety of engineering data from field notes, manuals, lab reports; process data, identifying errors or inconsistencies, selecting methods of data presentation. Provide recommendations for improving operations by recommending new equipment, methods, or materials for accomplishment of tasks, consistent with applicable regulatory guidance and safety SOPs. Provide guidance to Engineers and Machinist in machining principles and order of operations. Provide technical support for engineers working in such areas as research, design, development, testing, or manufacturing process improvement. Qualifications High School diploma or equilvalent is required at a minimum. Must be able to operate and maintain conventional lathes and machinery. Proficiency in the use of SolidCAM Software to program test items. Perform assignments that are not completely standardized or prescribed. Basic to Intermediate level skills in Microsoft Office software suite - Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees and outside contacts Strong interpersonal skills and good judgment with the ability to work alone or as part of a team Must maintain certification / license to operate Bowhead and Government vehicles Physical Demands : Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds repetitively Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS : Must be able to obtain a security clearance at the Secret level. US Citizenship is a requirement for Secret clearance at this location. #LI-GC1