What are the responsibilities and job description for the ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN I position at Phoenix Defense?
At PLI Manufacturing, a company of Phoenix Defense, our team members have incredible opportunities to support fabrication work of critical aerospace/space products for prime initiatives and projects in the aerospace and defense industries. We look for people who are team players, collaborative and bring bold new ideas. 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. With every job we fill, our focus is on providing best in class service to our customers while offering the opportunity for career growth in a rewarding and innovative work environment. We are now hiring for an Engineering Technician I.
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
The Engineering Technician I is responsible for developing Technical Data Packages and supporting their assembly for all new and existing products.
- Interpret and convert customer technical data for Data Bus, RF, Point-to-Point wire harnesses to manufacturing documentation for building high quality products.
- Provide support to Production teams.
- Problem solves and troubleshoots internal production or customer design issues.
- Recommends corrective or preventive actions to improve product quality or reliability.
ABOUT YOU:
- Associate’s degree or 1 year of related experience.
- Knowledgeable in industry drawing standards and military specifications.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office programs and technical writing.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with wire harness assembly.
- Experience with SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or other 3D modeling software.
- Experience working in an ISO 9001 or AS9100 certified company
- Familiarity with electrical interconnects, integration, and systems for aerospace equipment.
- Familiarity working with program requirements, wire connection lists, wire gauge sizing, and connector selection.
- Certification in IPC-620 and/or J-STD-001
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS ABILITIES AND OTHER CONTRIBUTIONS:
- Be team-minded and ready to work in a multi-functional and multi-cultural, fast-moving, and complex/technical environment.
- Possess strong work ethic with effective communication, critical thinking, and analytical skills.
- Excellent attention to detail.
