Engineering Technician (202608)

Team: Federal

Location: Newport, RI

Commitment: Full-time

Workplace Type: onsite

The day-to-day responsibilities of this role will include:

• Provides technical support for engineering activities involving the design, testing, troubleshooting, modification, fabrication, and assembly of prototype electromechanical systems and equipment.
• Performs testing, checkout, installation, and troubleshooting using schematics, technical drawings, diagrams, layouts, written procedures, and verbal instructions.
• Identifies equipment or system malfunctions and assists in determining appropriate corrective actions and repair methods.
• Collects, organizes, maintains, and analyzes technical data to support engineering, production, and testing activities.
• Supports the fabrication, assembly, wiring, and integration of electronic and electromechanical components, including production cable assemblies.
• Prepares and maintains engineering and technical documentation, including reports, drawings, sketches, flowcharts, diagrams, schematics, and test documentation.
• Performs routine assignments independently with limited supervision. Receives general direction for new tasks, complex work, or special assignments.

Qualifications:

• Associate degree in a related technical discipline and a minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience. Additional related experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Experience fabricating and assembling production cables and cable harnesses.
• Hands-on experience wiring, assembling, and troubleshooting electronic equipment and components.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical/electronic schematics, engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, and other technical documentation.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot electronic and electromechanical systems using schematics and technical drawings.