Senior Engineering Technician

JOB TITLE: Senior Engineering Technician
JOB LOCATION: Taunton, MA
WAGE RANGE*: 38-39
JOB NUMBER: 26-01377

JOB DESCRIPTION: Our client, a large defense contractor, has an immediate opening for a Senior Engineering Technician to work from their Taunton, MA facility. As a Senior Advvanced Engineering Technician you will be in support of a key cross-functional Hardware Engineering team designing complex, mission-critical systems. You will have the opportunity to be involved with program phases to include Electrical and Mechanical prototype/pre-production design builds, cable/cable harness fabrication and system/sub-system chassis integration and assembly where you will identify and provide feedback of potential issues or improvements prior to production. Responsibilities will include the ability to understand Electrical and Mechanical drawing designs, interconnects and use of hand tools to build and integrate system and sub-system components - cable, wiring, chassis build & integration. Additional responsibilities include the understanding and following of circuit board rework instructions replacing surface mount and through hole components and white wire additions.

This may entail performing the following:

• Interprets engineering drawings, diagrams and schematics, and understand the necessary interfaces
• Works from schematics, diagrams, written and verbal descriptions or defined plans to perform fabrication, assembly, testing and checkout.

QUALIFICATIONS: Associate's degree in related discipline or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience is required plus a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Ability to obtain a Department of Defense Secret security clearance is required at time of hire. Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.

What sets you apart:

• Thinking outside-the-box to find solutions to integration and build issues
• IPC J-STD-001 (CIS) Certification
• Ability to solder using a microscope
• Experienced using pin & socket crimp tools.
• Familiar with military style connectors, for example D38999
• Understanding of the hardware development process throughout the lifecycle of a program
• Team player who thrives in collaborative environments and revels in team success
• Great communication and collaboration skills

What you bring to the table:

• An Associate's degree in related discipline or minimum of 5 years of relevant experience
• Understands implications of work and provides applicable solutions
• Distinct knowledge of specialized function and proficiency in application and interpretation of complex specifications, requirements, standards and practices

Equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities

* While an hourly range is posted for this position, an eventual hourly rate is determined by a comprehensive salary analysis which considers multiple factors including but not limited to: job-related knowledge, skills and qualifications, education and experience as compared to others in the organization doing substantially similar work, if applicable, and market and business considerations. Benefits offered include medical, dental and vision benefits; dependent care flexible spending account; 401(k) plan; voluntary life/short term disability/whole life/term life/accident and critical illness coverage; employee assistance program; sick leave in accordance with regulation. Benefits may be subject to generally applicable eligibility, waiting period, contribution, and other requirements and conditions. Benefits offered are in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and subject to change at TCM's discretion.

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