Job Description
BAE 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.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
2 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 processes
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
Manual and CNC machining experience
Inspection background
AWS welding certification
Proficient in MS Office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $53020 - $84810
Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.
Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20 hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.
Electro-Mechanical Technician
97643BR
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