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Engineering Technician III
Bowhead is seeking an Engineering Technician III to support the Army Research Laboratory (ARL). Responsibilities include: Reading drawings and sketches provided by technical points of contact, independently setting up machine tools, preparing parts/materials and hardware, fabricating components, thoroughly cleaning/deburring, and assembling items as required. Proficiently generating machine codes from the sketches/drawings to operate the Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) mill and lathe to manufacture parts. Independently and proficiently setting up and operating a fourth axis unit on the CNC and manual mills, lathes, Bridgeport's, drill presses, belt sanders, grinders. Conducting manual machining prototype work. Setting up and consistently and accurately programming Mazak machine mills and lathes. Without direct supervision, able to manufacture necessary tooling, jigs, and fixtures and can perform cylindrical grinding. Working efficiently and holding very close tolerances (+/- .005 ") as a minimum for the lowest level requirement, and (+/- .0001") for higher level fabrications. Selecting or adapting standard procedures or equipment, using fully applicable precedents. Fabricating specialized tooling for unique machining operations. Constructing components, subunits, or simple models or adapting standard equipment; may troubleshoot and correct malfunctions. Receiving initial instructions, equipment requirements, and advice from supervisor or engineer as needed. Following specific layout and scientific diagrams to construct and package simple devices and subunits of equipment. Extracting and compiling a variety of engineering data from field notes, manuals, lab reports; processing data, identifying errors or inconsistencies, selecting methods of data presentation. Providing recommendations for improving operations by recommending new equipment, methods, or materials for accomplishment of tasks, consistent with applicable regulatory guidance and safety SOPs. Providing guidance to Engineers and Machinist in machining principles and order of operations. Providing technical support for engineers working in such areas as research, design, development, testing, or manufacturing process improvement. Qualifications include: High School diploma or equivalent is required at a minimum. Ability to operate and maintain conventional lathes and machinery. Proficiency in the use of SolidCAM Software to program test items. Perform assignments that are not completely standardized or prescribed. Basic to intermediate level skills in Microsoft Office software suite - Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint. Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees and outside contacts. Strong interpersonal skills and good judgment with the ability to work alone or as part of a team. Must maintain certification/license to operate Bowhead and Government vehicles. Physical Demands: Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds repetitively. Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time. Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically. Security Clearance Requirements: Must be able to obtain a security clearance at the Secret level. US Citizenship is a requirement for Secret clearance at this location.
Bowhead is seeking an Engineering Technician III to support the Army Research Laboratory (ARL). Responsibilities include: Reading drawings and sketches provided by technical points of contact, independently setting up machine tools, preparing parts/materials and hardware, fabricating components, thoroughly cleaning/deburring, and assembling items as required. Proficiently generating machine codes from the sketches/drawings to operate the Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) mill and lathe to manufacture parts. Independently and proficiently setting up and operating a fourth axis unit on the CNC and manual mills, lathes, Bridgeport's, drill presses, belt sanders, grinders. Conducting manual machining prototype work. Setting up and consistently and accurately programming Mazak machine mills and lathes. Without direct supervision, able to manufacture necessary tooling, jigs, and fixtures and can perform cylindrical grinding. Working efficiently and holding very close tolerances (+/- .005 ") as a minimum for the lowest level requirement, and (+/- .0001") for higher level fabrications. Selecting or adapting standard procedures or equipment, using fully applicable precedents. Fabricating specialized tooling for unique machining operations. Constructing components, subunits, or simple models or adapting standard equipment; may troubleshoot and correct malfunctions. Receiving initial instructions, equipment requirements, and advice from supervisor or engineer as needed. Following specific layout and scientific diagrams to construct and package simple devices and subunits of equipment. Extracting and compiling a variety of engineering data from field notes, manuals, lab reports; processing data, identifying errors or inconsistencies, selecting methods of data presentation. Providing recommendations for improving operations by recommending new equipment, methods, or materials for accomplishment of tasks, consistent with applicable regulatory guidance and safety SOPs. Providing guidance to Engineers and Machinist in machining principles and order of operations. Providing technical support for engineers working in such areas as research, design, development, testing, or manufacturing process improvement. Qualifications include: High School diploma or equivalent is required at a minimum. Ability to operate and maintain conventional lathes and machinery. Proficiency in the use of SolidCAM Software to program test items. Perform assignments that are not completely standardized or prescribed. Basic to intermediate level skills in Microsoft Office software suite - Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint. Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees and outside contacts. Strong interpersonal skills and good judgment with the ability to work alone or as part of a team. Must maintain certification/license to operate Bowhead and Government vehicles. Physical Demands: Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds repetitively. Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time. Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically. Security Clearance Requirements: Must be able to obtain a security clearance at the Secret level. US Citizenship is a requirement for Secret clearance at this location.