Manufacturing Engineering Technician

Thales Defense & Security, Inc. (TDSI) Headquartered in Clarksburg, MD, is a U.S. company that has been serving domestic and international defense Air, Land and Sea domains for 60+ years. With over 1,000 employees, TDSI and its four subsidiaries (Advanced Acoustic Concepts, Digital Receiver Technology, Tampa Microwave, and Trusted Cyber Technologies), supports U.S. Joint Services, special operations forces and multi-national partners with a variety of communication, visualization, signal intelligence/electronic warfare, and sensor/sonar capabilities. TDSI’s key technologies include tactical handheld radios, expeditionary satellite terminals, helmet-mounted displays, optics and target recognition capability, advanced radars, undersea sensing and missile systems. Lives depend on what we do!

Top Benefits (Subject to terms of applicable policies/plans)

• Competitive Salary
• Yearly Incentive Compensation Plan
• Medical insurance for self and eligible family members
• Generous 401(k) program- up to 7% company contribution and 100% immediate vesting
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid wellness, vacation, and holiday leave
• Paid maternity, paternity, and parental leave
• 9/80 Work Schedule (every other Friday off)

We are seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Technician to work in our Clarksburg, MD Campus.  This position reports directly to the Manufacturing Engineering Manager.

Responsibilities

• Performs manufacturing engineering support tasks of moderate complexity with supervision and technical direction of senior Manufacturing Engineers.
• Provides technical guidance and support to production associates.
• Learn to operate and assist in programming simple production equipment or tools. 
• Support fixture/tooling design activities and manage documentation.
• Perform support functions to include parts ordering, material stocking, equipment calibration, repair and preventative maintenance.
• Provides daily line setup for scheduled manufacturing runs and ensures materials set up for changeover.
• Improve existing processes and design new production processes including assembly processes, throughput, and minimizing the required operator resources.
• Create and maintain manufacturing work instructions.
• Monitor processes to ensure quality and productivity goals are met.

Qualifications 

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• U.S. Citizenship required. - Applicants selected may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
• Excellent verbal and written communications – Fluent in English.
• 2 to 7 years of experience as an engineering technician. 

• Ability to work in a hands-on, fast changing, and team-oriented environment. 

• Applicant must have familiarity with electronic assemblies, and surface mount assemblies (SMT).
• SMTA Certification preferred but not required.
• HS Diploma required.
• Computer Skills with proficiency in Excel, Word, and Outlook; SAP a plus.
• Ability to comply with all Company guidelines, policies, procedures and embrace Company Core Values. 

The hourly pay range for this role is $27.77 to $35.48 USD along with a target incentive compensation plan (ICP) of 3%. The pay range provided is a good faith estimate representative of the experience level for the role described above.  TDSI considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

For specific questions about this job posting, candidates may contact talent acquisition at careers@thalesdsi.com. 

Thales Defense & Security, Inc. is committed to non-discrimination as applicable under federal, state and local laws. We are an E-Verify Employer.

If you need an accommodation or assistance in order to apply for a position with Thales Defense & Security, Inc., please call Human Resources at 240-864-7000.

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