Senior Engineering Technician, R&D - Manufacturing

Product Transition TechnicianThe role as a Product Transition Technician is focused on implementing tactics designed to establish new product lines. Product Transition personnel are a critical means of collaboration between Product Development and Operations; and are members of each integrated product team.The Product Transition Sr. Technician will conduct engineering tests and lean six sigma analyses, design fixtures and processes, and build/evaluate prototypes. Responsibilities include troubleshooting product, process and equipment issues, performing fault isolation, and working with complex machines or computer-controlled systems. The Technician will also assemble, adjust, repair, calibrate, and operate equipment using layout plans, blueprints, sketches, and technical manuals.Meticulous documentation is essential, recording record process steps, results, findings, and communicate effectively with engineering staff, design leads, and facility personnel. Other duties as required by the department manager.Key responsibilities include:Perform engineering tests and analyze data to support process development and optimizationTroubleshoot processes and equipment, identifying root causes of issuesCollaborate with Operations to ensure designs meet cost and manufacturability targets and to schedule use of production equipmentParticipate in peer reviews and contribute insights on manufacturing capability, potential failure modes, process controls, and process qualificationRequired qualifications:Associate degree in Engineering Technology or equivalent experience5+ years of related hands-on technical experienceAbility to obtain and maintain a Security ClearanceStrong analytical and troubleshooting skillsEffective written and verbal communicationEffective interpersonal skills (team player) and trainerAbility to perform process engineering tasks appropriate to experienceSoldering Certified or ability to certifyElectronics experienceAbility to comply with OSHA, EPA, fire regulations, and company policiesComputer literacyMS OfficePreferred - CAD experience, Windchill, CadencePreferred experience:Vacuum technologies and semiconductor processingClean room operationsNight Vision goggle assembly and test; optics skillsFamiliarity with use of low power microscopesMIL-STD familiarityMechanically and electrically capableAble to use hand tools, precision gauges and test equipmentLean Six Sigma certification: Green Belt or higherWhy Roanoke, Virginia?Lower cost of livingFamily-friendly areaCareer and economic growthScenic beautyOutdoor enthusiast's dreamHere are some of the great benefits we offer:Most locations offer a 9/80 schedule, providing every other Friday offCompetitive compensation & 401(k) program to plan for your futureRobust medical, dental, vision, & disability coverage with qualified wellness discountsBasic Life Insurance and Additional Life & AD&D Insurances are availableFlexible Vacation & PTOPaid Parental LeaveGenerous Employee Referral ProgramVoluntary Benefits Available: Longer Term Care, Legal, Identity Theft, Pet Insurance, and moreVoluntary Tricare Supplement available for military retireesThis job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked by your supervisors or managers to perform other duties. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. The job description is not an employment contract. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Elbit America is an equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.The salary range listed for this position reflects the anticipated base pay range for this role. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors including skills, experience, education, certifications, business needs, internal equity, and geographic location. Compensation may vary in different locations based on market conditions and cost-of-labor considerations.