Engineering Technologist, Mechanical

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We specialize in developing innovative and affordable technology solutions than can be implemented and sustained by our customers. This role will support research and development of new materials, innovative material system designs, and novel fabrication and testing methods covering a wide range of material systems including ceramics, metallics, and ceramic/metal matrix composites.

ARL is an authorized DoD Skill Bridge partner and welcomes all transitioning military members to apply.

You will:

Collaborate with faculty and engineering staff to plan and execute technical projects in support of research and organizational objectives

Coordinate laboratory and field activities, including planning, testing, repair, fabrication, and machining operations

Integrate mechanical, electrical, and computer systems into advanced manufacturing processes and applications

Contribute to the development of technical proposals, white papers, presentations, reports, and other project documentation

Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams of engineers, scientists, faculty, and technical staff to achieve project and organizational goals

Additional responsibilities for higher-level position includes:

Maintain current knowledge of mechanical design methods, fabrication techniques, materials, test equipment, and emerging engineering technologies applicable to the discipline

Ensure proper documentation, traceability, and configuration control of engineering artifacts, test data, and technical deliverables in accordance with organizational and sponsor requirements

Support secure handling of Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), Export-Controlled Information, and other sensitive technical data throughout design, fabrication, and testing activities

Contribute to continuous improvement of engineering processes, prototyping methods, and test capabilities in support of mission requirements

May provide supervision or technical direction to lower-level engineering staff, including task assignment, mentoring, and performance input

Required skills/experience areas include:

Cold Spray and Additive Manufacturing technical development and project management

Robotics and robot programming

Additive Manufacturing and/or Cold Spray Past success working within an industrial environment

Past success utilizing diverse materials, manufacturing processes, and technologies used for equipment repair and maintenance

Laboratory testing and ability to follow test procedures and standards

Developing and reviewing technical drawings and schematics for accuracy and completeness

Machining foundation

Scheduling, logistics, and program/job planning

Understanding of mechanical and electrical systems

Microsoft Office:
Word, Outlook, Powerpoint, Excel, and Teams Preferred skills/experience…