Electro-Mechanical Technician

Position DescriptionBAE Systems is one of the world's leading defense contractors, and our mission is to create next generation sustainable solutions for the most complex problems. We are seeking highly motivated individuals to join our Minneapolis Prototype Network team as Electro-Mechanical Technicians. As a member of our Minneapolis Prototype Network team, you will focus on supporting our design engineering team from concept to realization; fabricating, assembling, testing and verifying advanced prototype concepts. Our ideal candidate is comfortable working in a fast paced environment with all levels of management to gain an in-depth understanding of our strategy and services. As a member of our Minneapolis Prototype Network, you will join a diverse group of driven professionals focused in supporting our mission of making concepts tangible, while honing your skills and growing in your career. From day one, you will have an impact on the efficiency and effectiveness of our daily operations and a lasting impact on our growth plans. Job duties/activities may include: Provides direct support to design engineering through the entire product development life cycle. Works from and reads engineering drawings, sketches, models, samples and verbal instructions. Fabricates and builds parts, assemblies, shop aids and templates from a variety of materials. Uses hand tools and hand power tools. Sets up and operates equipment for: shearing, sawing, routing, punching, drilling, forming, rolling and grinding, etc.. Receives assistance and guidance on only the most complicated work or where activities require team assistance for safety and ease of assembly/completion of activities. Selects all tools and materials necessary and sets up and operates all prototype shop equipment necessary to complete tasks, and performs all necessary maintenance on equipment with minimal supervision. Notes and reports variances or discrepancies in drawings or work and reports them to the supervisor, appropriate person(s), or documents using the problem report system. Operates all existing product line combat vehicles and experimental vehicles both on site and at field locations. Operates forklift, jib cranes and hoists. Gives full attention to the safety prevention of personal injury and prevention of injury to others. Liaison between supervision and prototype on product integration efforts. Reports progress, status, and any personnel issues specific to product integration efforts to Prototype Management. Assist in development and conducts reviews of mechanical drawings, schematics, design specifications, and parts lists, or makes recommendations regarding these items. Reviews designs, specifications of assembly test equipment, or tools for adequacy. Travels as required to off-site testing locations. Supports diagnosis/troubleshooting, and repair of customer assets at various test sites as well as acting lead technician for off-site customer support.Skills Required2 year technical degree/diploma and 4 years or relevant work experience or High School Diploma and 8 years of relevant work experience Technical skills in the performance of Assembly, Integration, Fabrication and Testing of electrical or mechanical engineering designs Application of overall mechanical, electrical and component fabrication knowledge to include welding and machining processes. Conformance of all products to specifications and processesSkills PreferredManual and CNC machining experience Assembly experience Inspection background AWS welding certification Ability to read engineering drawings / models / work instructions Proficient in MS Office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)Experience RequiredTechnical skills in the performance of Assembly, Integration, Fabrication and Testing of electrical or mechanical engineering designs Application of overall mechanical, electrical and component fabrication knowledge to include welding and machining processes. Experience in prototype, R&D fabrication and assembly environmentExperience PreferredEducation Required2 year technical degree/diploma and 4 years or relevant work experience or High School Diploma and 8 years of relevant work experience