Test Technician 2 - 1St Shift

Job ID: 114456

The Leonardo DRS Naval Power Systems business is a trusted provider of innovative naval gas and hybrid power systems, control technology and support solutions for the U.S. Navy and navies around the world.

Job Summary

Join our Menomonee Falls, WI team as a Test Technician 2. This role will perform standard testing processes on a variety of high power equipment and record results. You will provide technical support to engineers and manufacturing on a variety of complex components, devices, material, products, processes and/or equipment.

We are now hiring for first (7am-3:30pm) shift openings. Our Test Technicians work Monday-Friday and the start time is flexible!

What You Will Do

• Work from complex wiring and assembly drawings, operation sheets, engineering specifications and sketches including running test set-ups of significant complexity
• Interpret and follow written documents such as SOPs and test procedures
• Ensure compliance with all safety and regulatory requirements applicable to the company in accordance with State and Federal regulations
• Interface with other departments to assure efficient flow of information and materials
• Lead a team to meet production deadlines and ensure quality of finished product (pass/fail rates)
• Diagnose cause of electrical, optical, mechanical malfunction, or failure of operational equipment
• Performs preventative and corrective maintenance
• Modify a variety of complex electrical prototypes in accordance with engineering instructions
• Support Engineering while utilizing industry best practices including but not limited to creating test fixtures, test set-ups, and evaluations of product and/or fixtures
• Conduct developmental tests while ensuring safety of yourself and your team

Education & Experience Requirements

• 2+ years experience and associate's degree in a technical discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience in the field in a related area
• Must have experience in working with high power and medium voltage equipment
• Must demonstrate strong decision-making, communication, and leadership skills
• Experienced handling small delicate components, using ESD practices
• Experienced in the use of various computer applications, specifically the Microsoft suite
• Must have strong mechanical skills
• Soldering and wire bonding experience a plus
• Experience with MRP is a plus

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee requires normal manual dexterity, speech and hearing. Specific vision abilities required by this job require frequent use of a computer monitor.

• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds frequently
• Ability to stand for up to 9 hours a day
• Walking, lifting, bending, stooping and kneeling

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

U.S. Citizenship required. This position may require an active DOD security clearance or the ability to obtain such clearance within a reasonable time after commencement of employment.

Taking care of our people is a top priority at Leonardo DRS. We are proud to offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a company contribution to a health savings account, telemedicine, life and disability insurance, legal insurance, and a 401(k) savings plan. We champion wellness programs that focus on physical, emotional, and financial well-being. We develop our talent by offering programs and activities to support career-growth, professional development, and skill enhancement. And we understand there is more to life than work, and the importance of offering flexible work schedules with our 9/80 program, competitive vacation, health/emergency leave, paid parental leave, and community service hours.

Leonardo DRS, Inc. and its subsidiaries provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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Our Vision. To be the leading mid-tier defense technology company in the U.S.

Our Values. The Leonardo DRS culture is defined by our Core Values and Principles:

• Integrity
• Agility
• Excellence
• Customer Focus
• Community & Respect
• Innovation

We strive to uphold them in all aspects of our business practices to inspire our employees and provide outstanding support for our customers.

Nearest Major Market: Waukesha

Nearest Secondary Market: Milwaukee