Engineering Technician (level 2 Or 3)

Engineering Technician

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking an Engineering Technician (level 2 or 3) to join our team responsible for International Co-Production Programs with the Defense Sector site in Plymouth, MN.

Location:

This position requires on-site support. Selected candidate will need to be within commuting distance to our site in Plymouth, MN.

Position Summary:

• Work closely with our engineering team to help develop equipment and processes for the manufacturing of Medium Caliber ammunition.
• Support engineering research and development efforts on a wide variety of product types.
• Duties include building, testing, operating, installing, rigging, and troubleshooting production equipment and other similar items.
• Other items will include building prototype parts, tooling, process aids, and process prove-outs.
• Provide technical support to engineers on a variety of technical tasks.
• Produce engineering documentation, reports, drawings (flow charts, block diagrams, and schematics), and inventory management.
• Aiding in creating documentation of processes, training materials, updating drawings, and other similar tasks will be needed between other projects.
• The ideal candidate would demonstrate excellent attention to detail and offer efficient suggestions to improve processes.
• With career progression, the individual would take on more responsibility, develop assembly processes and procedures, and make suggestions to the engineering team for improvements.
• Must have a strong work ethic and learning attitude, have a safety-oriented mindset, and be a responsible, motivated team player capable of working individually and as a team member in a fast-paced environment.

Travel:

Note that this role occasionally requires domestic and international travel, amounting to up to 30 days at a time on a rotational schedule as required by contracts.

Please note this position may be filled as a Technician 2 or Technician 3 level depending on the candidate's education and/or years of experience.

Basic Qualifications:

• Qualifications for Engineering Technician 2:
• High School Diploma or equivalent, plus 2 years of relevant experience.
• 2+ years of demonstrated engineering/lab/production technician experience
• Demonstrated ability to work with standard hand tools, inspection equipment, and other general power tools and machinery.
• Able to read technical drawings, follow written and oral instructions, communicate effectively.
• Ability to safely use basic hand tools and shop equipment.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Qualifications for Engineering Technician 3:
• High School Diploma or equivalent, plus 4 years of relevant experience.
• 2+ years of demonstrated engineering/lab/production technician experience
• Demonstrated ability to work with standard hand tools, inspection equipment, and other general power tools and machinery.
• Able to read technical drawings, follow written and oral instructions, communicate effectively.
• Ability to safely use basic hand tools and shop equipment.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen

Desired Skills:

• 2+ yrs experience with running large metal working equipment such as CNC, lathes, presses, and grinders.
• 2+ yrs experience assembling and troubleshooting equipment.
• Engineering design or test experience.
• Multi-lingual specifically in Arabic.

Primary Level Salary Range: $51,900.00 - $86,500.00 Secondary Level Salary Range: $61,700.00 - $102,800.00 The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.