Production Engineering Technician

Job Description

Summary:

The primary responsibility of the Production Engineering Technician is to ensure all Production Work Orders are released, assembled to the standards outlined in the QMS, and closed with all operations and data collections completed. Additionally, this position assists the Production Engineers in ensuring compliance to End Item Data Packages and assists Program Management in completing and shipping the product and data packages.

• Release and close production work orders in Factory Logix, ensuring they are compliant with the quality management system.
• Manage completing the items in the end item data package, ensuring all are released and completed.
• Create Certificate of Conformance, Shipping Requests, and other related documentation.
• Work with other Production Technicians and Engineering to correct and improve documents related to the assembly process.
• Work with manufacturing engineers to improve assembly efficiency, product quality, reduce manufacturing costs, and validate released assembly/fabrication documentation.
• Ensure that work order protocols are followed and that work order paperwork is completed as the work is performed.
• Conduct in-process quality checks to ensure that items built meet high quality standards.
• Follow established procedures on routine work and may require instruction on new assignments.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• High School diploma or GED equivalent, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Minimum 1–2 years of experience in a manufacturing or production environment in electronics or electro‑mechanical assembly and test, or equivalent education, training, and experience.
• Experience with hand tools including crimpers, drills, taps, torque wrenches, power tools, and air tools.
• Ability to solder as part of assembly function and duties.
• Good manual dexterity and basic computer operation skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills to communicate effectively with employees.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving skills and attention to detail with ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

• Ability to read blueprints and schematics.
• Vocational training in Electronics or Solder Certification.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing methodologies.
• Familiarity with Safety and ESD practices.
• Work with engineering on new product development efforts where documentation and assembly instructions are not yet finalized.
• Applies acquired job skills and company policies to complete tasks under minimal supervision.
• Excel in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment.
• Display initiative and drive to accomplish goals and meet company objectives.
• Takes ownership and responsibility for current and past work products.
• Committed to learning from mistakes and driven to improve performance.
• Focuses on teamwork, collaboration, and puts team success above personal interests.

• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment.
• Frequent use of hand tools with light force.
• Regularly sit for long periods and occasionally stand for short periods.
• Frequently lift and/or carry objects of small size (2–5 lbs).
• Use hand/finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls frequently.
• Occasional walking, reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, speaking, or hearing.
• Require specific vision abilities: close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

$18,000 – $25,000.

AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule, and a paid holiday shutdown. For more information about our benefit offerings please visit

This position requires access to information subject to compliance with International Traffic Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under ITAR and EAR, or be eligible for an export license, as required by contract or regulatory obligations.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and veteran status. Aero Vironment, Inc. welcomes all qualified applicants and provides fair consideration regardless of race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other legally protected status.