Senior Tech

Overview:

Draper is an independent, nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge, MA. The 2,000+ employees of Draper tackle important national challenges with a promise of delivering successful and usable solutions. From military defense and space exploration to biomedical engineering, lives often depend on the solutions we provide. Our multidisciplinary teams of engineers and scientists work in a collaborative environment that inspires the cross-fertilization of ideas necessary for true innovation.

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Summary:

The Senior Technicians are responsible for completing various assembly processes according to a detailed set of process instructions. Assisting engineers in applying engineering technology to develop and test product assemblies or components. Devises, fabricates, and assembles new or modified mechanical components or assemblies with supervision. Sets up and tests complete prototype units and sub-assemblies under operational conditions. Strict adherence to process instructions and documentation requirements is expected.

Works closely with a team of engineers and skilled operators. Works under the limited supervision of senior technical personnel.

Job Description:

Duties/Responsibilities
• Performs skilled assembly work; build, assemble, modify and/or repair prototypes.
• Provides support to engineers on technical projects and/or product; collect, maintain, organize, compile, and manipulate technical data per guidelines.
• Prepares engineering documentation, reports, and drawings (sketches/flow charts/diagrams/schematics, etc.).
• Performs mathematical calculations per engineering specifications.
• Recommend alternative solutions to problems and obstacles.
• May set up and conduct tests and record data to assist with engineering analysis.
• With adequate training, may operate, clean, maintain, and/or calibrate assembly equipment requiring highly skilled and specialized knowledge.
• Documents work consistent with work unit policy in handwritten form or using common computer-based software
• May mentor or train more junior technicians.
• May perform other duties as assigned specific to a particular engineering area.

Skills/Abilities
• Knowledge of clean room practices and protocols.
• Knowledge of small scale production environment.
• Proficiency with MS Windows, MS Word, MS Excel, Outlook.

EducationA minimum Associates Degree in engineering or science program, A Bachelor's Degree is strongly  Lieu required college degree, a minimum of two years of technical schooling may be satisfied through one of the following.

High school diploma or its equivalents, plus two years of technical schooling related to engineering or science OR Completion of Military Technical School Experience When  education requirement is met, requires a minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience.

When education requirements are not met, requires a minimum of 10 years' of relevant experience.

Additional

Job Description:

Applicants selected for this position will be required to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.

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Job Location
- City:

St. Petersburg

Job Location
- State:

Florida

Job Location
- Postal Code:33716

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $45.16 - $45.16

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