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Northrop Grumman
Engineering Technician A for 2nd Shift
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What they do
An Engineering Test Technician troubleshoots, repairs and maintains engineering equipment. Assists in refining and developing test processes. Fabricates equipment and tooling as required.
$79,483 / year median in Maryland
+2% projected growth
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Yes, 10% of the Time ## Description 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 Mission Systems is seeking a motivated individual to join the Power/Control Systems (PCS) team as a Manufacturing Engineering Technician in Sykesville, Maryland. In the Mission Systems sector, you'll join our experts in developing systems and solutions that keep our world safe. The PCS team is a leader in providing Power/Control Systems for naval based customers.The Manufacturing Engineering Technician:
- Develops assembly instructions for product for first-time-builds.
- Mentors and trains new and experienced assemblers on newer builds.
- Gathers and analyzes defect data to identify defect trends.
- Supports program meetings in developing root cause and corrective actions.
- Collaborates with Manufacturing Engineering to develop and implement new processes and process improvements.
- Assists engineering in creating designs and/or developing products and processes; Documents drawing errors and suggests improvements.
- Develops and constructs experimental and prototype devices, models and systems working from very general information.
- Designs, develops, and assembles manufacturing aids such as holding fixtures, jigs, dies, harness boards, etc.
- Adheres to established procedures and practices as required to ensure compliance.
- The ideal candidate will have the ability to effectively communicate and work with a variety of internal personnel from manufacturing, manufacturing engineering, and design engineering.
Engineering Technician A:
- High school graduate or recognized equivalent (GED) and 4 or more years of relevant manufacturing experience
- Experience using MS Office tools
- Experience as a Manufacturing operator/technician
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance
- US citizenship Preferred Qualifications for the
Engineering Technician A:
- Experience with Power Control Systems and Hardware
- Experience working on Naval systems
- Experience training and/or mentoring other personnel
- Tooling development and fabrication experience
- Hands-on assembly and fabrication experience
- Assembly procedure development experience
- Experience with general 3D CAD software MANUMS #