Engineering Technician III

Engineering Technician III

Bowhead is seeking an Engineering Technician III to support the Army Research Laboratory (ARL). Responsibilities include reading drawings and sketches, setting up machine tools, preparing parts and materials, fabricating components, cleaning and assembling items as required. Proficiently generate machine codes from 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 as a minimum for the lowest level requirement, and 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 the 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 machinists 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 include a high school diploma or equivalent, ability 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 include the ability to lift up to 50 pounds repetitively, stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time, twist, bend and squat periodically. Security clearance requirements include the ability to obtain a security clearance at the Secret level. US Citizenship is a requirement for Secret clearance at this location.

UIC is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. In furtherance, pursuant to The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act 43 U.S.C. Sec. 1601 et seq., and federal contractual requirements, UIC and its subsidiaries may legally grant certain preference in employment opportunities to UIC Shareholders and their Descendants, based on the provisions contained within The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.