Engineering Technician - Mechanical

Engineering Technician – Mechanical Location: Wright-Patterson AFB (WPAFB), Ohio. Summary The Engineering Technician - Mechanical shall provide mechanical engineering services in supporting the Air Force Research Laboratory at Wright-Patterson AFB (WPAFB). Responsibilities Conduct field work, site investigations, and design calculations. Prepare layouts/models, detailed specifications, parts lists, and estimates. Design concepts into practical items of equipment and/or systems that can be economically manufactured using USACE and ASME Y14 Standards. Provide information on required parts, including material composition, dimensions, electrical and safety characteristics, possible procurement sources, and cost information. Produce workable designs from rough sketches or verbal descriptions including mechanical components related to high-speed rotating machinery, lightweight structures, sophisticated manufacturing and assembly procedures, and detailed technical drawings on HVAC systems. Design hardware for high‑pressure and high‑temperature fluid applications, low‑pressure fluid applications, and control and measurement instrumentation for process monitoring and control. Design, fabricate, modify, or install research equipment or facilities. Ensure tasks are designed for ease of maintenance, assembly, and reliability. Develop designs and related engineering information using appropriate CAD/CAE software or Microsoft Office Platform. Complete annual company and customer‑required training as required. Collaborate with the engineering team to produce the final design. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications Associate degree in Mechanical Drafting or Mechanical Engineering, with additional post‑associate trade school or related technical curriculum considered equivalent experience. 4+ years of mechanical engineering technician and drafting experience, including mechanical layouts, building modeling, rendering, and space allocation, including office layouts. Must be a U.S. citizen. Background check required; must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust/NACI to start. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Proficient with CAD/CAE or Microsoft Office Platform software. SolidWorks and AutoCAD experience. Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint. Ability to comply with applicable codes and standards of the contract. Ability to pass customer security requirements required. Ability to attend all customer in‑person meetings and conferences as required. Ability to self‑start and work independently or as a team. Ability to interact verbally and in writing with all levels of staff, government personnel, and management on a professional level. Strong problem‑solving skills. Ability to work nights and weekends as required. Travel up to 10% as required. #J-18808-Ljbffr