Manufacturing Test Technician

Job Description

Hello,

We have an Excellent Contract position for a Manufacturing Technician to join a leading Company located in the North Kingstown, RI.

Pay Rate Range: $25 - $37/hr DOE

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** US Citizenship is required.**

** Candidate must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance.**

We are seeking a Contract Manufacturing (Vehicle Integration) Technician to support operations in North Kingstown, RI. In this engagement, you will collaborate hands-on with the engineering team across a multidisciplinary workflow to deliver world-class AUV systems. This assignment focuses on assembling complex electromechanical systems and integrating them into final operational hardware.

Job Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of engineers and technical specialists on AUV assembly and integration efforts.
• Build, integrate, and test complex electro-mechanical assemblies into advanced AUV platforms.
• Route, install, and service high-reliability cabling and wiring harnesses.
• Design, prototype, and build manufacturing jigs and fixtures to improve build quality and test efficiency.
• Fabricate and modify machined parts and COTS (commercial off-the-shelf) components as needed.
• Support all phases of the vehicle development and manufacturing lifecycle, providing direct technical feedback to engineering.
• Assist in developing, documenting, and optimizing assembly and build workflows.
• Support the organization, maintenance, and flow of on-site manufacturing areas.
• Provide potential offshore travel support for field operations and testing as required.

Basic Hiring Criteria:

• 3+ years of relevant mechanical/assembly experience (automotive, marine, aerospace, or industrial equipment).
• Familiarity with standard fabrication processes, basic hand and power tools, and plastic/metal component manufacturing.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively, professionally, and cross-functionally.
• Solid foundational understanding of hardware manufacturing life cycles.
• Demonstrated experience working from technical documentation, work instructions, and engineering drawings.
• Commitment to high build quality and personal accountability for deliverables.
• Hands-on experience assembling, maintaining, and troubleshooting electromechanical systems.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and dependable.
• Strong verbal and written technical communication skills.
• High level of initiative, adaptability, and focus on meeting project timelines.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.

Desired Qualifications:

• Prior experience in subsea robotics (AUVs, UUVs, or marine/underwater systems).
• Prior material handling/hoisting experience or MA/RI state hoisting credentials (overhead gantry, rigging).
• Experience working safely around electrical components up to 400
  
  VDC.
• Proficiency with electrical debugging and test equipment, such as digital multimeters.
• Manual/CNC machining and/or 3D printing experience.

Benefits offered vary by contract. Depending on your temporary assignment, benefits may include direct deposit, free career counseling services, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonus, and affordable medical coverage plan, and Daily Pay (in some locations). For a full description of benefits available to you, be sure to talk with your recruiter.

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