Advanced Engineering Technician

Acara Solutions and our client in Taunton, MA have a contract-to-direct hire position available

Advanced Engineering Technician

• Working with Engineering, Operations Support, and individuals in other departments, the Advanced Engineering Technician will support manufacturing activities such as design verification, testing, troubleshooting, modification, fabrication, and assembly of prototype electromechanical systems, experimental design circuitry, production devices, or specialized test equipment.
• Tests and troubleshoots various equipment/process operations involving application or technical skills in a manufacturing environment, such as loading software and performing continuity and functional testing (electrical, electronic, fiber optic, antenna).
• Given appropriate drawings, parts, and instructions, construct, modify, adjust, and debug basic test tooling and equipment.
• Set up, calibrate, and perform routine/basic preventative maintenance tasks to maintain automated and manual test equipment, components, devices, or systems.
• Layout, building, testing, troubleshooting, repairing, and modifying electronic or electro-mechanical devices, assemblies, subsystems, and systems.
• Supports engineering activities such as designing, testing, checking out, modifying, fabricating, and assembling prototype electromechanical systems, experimental design circuitry, laser/light transmission devices, or specialized test equipment.
• Interprets and works from basic engineering drawings, diagrams, schematics, and written or verbal instructions.
• Calibrates, adjusts, aligns, tests, diagnoses, and maintains equipment, components, devices, or systems.
• Prepares prescribed compounds and solutions.
• Implements essential practical solutions for process improvements and conducts and documents experiments under the guidance of senior technicians.
• Organizes data to identify cause/effect relationships and recommends resolution/process improvement.
• Works under general supervision.
• Performs calibration and alignment checks.
• Adjusts, modifications, and replacements as directed.
• Operates related equipment.
• Tests are conducted, and data is reported in the prescribed format.
• May provide direction to other employees with similar duties.

Required Skills:

• Associates Degree
• Minimum 3 years of experience as an Advanced Engineering Technician.

Preferred Skills:

• Solid knowledge and proficiency in the use of fabrication tools and test equipment.
• Ability to fabricate complex hardware.
• Solid knowledge of generally accepted technical theory.

Additional Information:

• Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check and a drug screen.
• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be needed to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the necessary employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
• Under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), all employees assigned to this client must provide documentation verifying their status as a 'U.S. Person,' as defined in ITAR clause 120.15. A U.S. Person is a protected individual under the anti-discrimination provisions of U.S. immigration laws.
• Active Secret DoD Clearance.

Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, sex, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. The Aleron companies welcome and encourage applications from diverse candidates, including people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for applicants taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.