Overview:
Bowhead is seeking an Engineering Technician III to support the Army Research Laboratory (ARL).

Responsibilities:

• Read drawings and sketches provided by technical points of contact, independently set-up machine tools, prepare parts/materials and hardware, fabricate components, thoroughly clean/deburr, and assemble items as required.
• Proficiently generate machine codes from the sketches/drawings to operate the Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) mill and lathe to manufacture parts.
• Independently and proficiently set up and operate a fourth axis unit on the CNC and manual mills, lathes, Bridgeport’s, drill presses, belt sanders, grinders.
• Conduct manual Machining prototype work.
• Set up and consistently and accurately program Mazak machine mills and lathes.
• Without direct supervision, able to manufacture necessary tooling, jigs, and fixtures and can perform cylindrical grinding.
• Work efficiently and hold very close tolerances (+/- .005 “) as a minimum for the lowest level requirement, and (+/- .0001") for higher level fabrications.
• Select or adapt standard procedures or equipment, using fully applicable precedents.
• Fabricate specialized tooling for unique machining operations.
• Construct components, subunits, or simple models or adapts standard equipment; may troubleshoot and correct malfunctions.
• Receive initial instructions, equipment requirements, and advice from supervisor or engineer as needed.
• Follow specific layout and scientific diagrams to construct and package simple devices and subunits of equipment.
• Extract and compile a variety of engineering data from field notes, manuals, lab reports; process data, identifying errors or inconsistencies, selecting methods of data presentation.
• Provide recommendations for improving operations by recommending new equipment, methods, or materials for accomplishment of tasks, consistent with applicable regulatory guidance and safety SOPs.
• Provide guidance to Engineers and Machinist in machining principles and order of operations.
• Provide technical support for engineers working in such areas as research, design, development, testing, or manufacturing process improvement.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equilvalent is required at a minimum.
• Must be able 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.

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• Read drawings and sketches provided by technical points of contact, independently set-up machine tools, prepare parts/materials and hardware, fabricate components, thoroughly clean/deburr, and assemble items as required.
• Proficiently generate machine codes from the sketches/drawings to operate the Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) mill and lathe to manufacture parts.
• Independently and proficiently set up and operate a fourth axis unit on the CNC and manual mills, lathes, Bridgeport’s, drill presses, belt sanders, grinders.
• Conduct manual Machining prototype work.
• Set up and consistently and accurately program Mazak machine mills and lathes.
• Without direct supervision, able to manufacture necessary tooling, jigs, and fixtures and can perform cylindrical grinding.
• Work efficiently and hold very close tolerances (+/- .005 “) as a minimum for the lowest level requirement, and (+/- .0001") for higher level fabrications.
• Select or adapt standard procedures or equipment, using fully applicable precedents.
• Fabricate specialized tooling for unique machining operations.
• Construct components, subunits, or simple models or adapts standard equipment; may troubleshoot and correct malfunctions.
• Receive initial instructions, equipment requirements, and advice from supervisor or engineer as needed.
• Follow specific layout and scientific diagrams to construct and package simple devices and subunits of equipment.
• Extract and compile a variety of engineering data from field notes, manuals, lab reports; process data, identifying errors or inconsistencies, selecting methods of data presentation.
• Provide recommendations for improving operations by recommending new equipment, methods, or materials for accomplishment of tasks, consistent with applicable regulatory guidance and safety SOPs.
• Provide guidance to Engineers and Machinist in machining principles and order of operations.
• Provide technical support for engineers working in such areas as research, design, development, testing, or manufacturing process improvement