Engineering Technician III

Woolpert is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Engineering Technician III to join our team. A Level 3 Technician is responsible for advanced technical tasks, including complex fabrication, assembly, and full system testing. This role requires specialized expertise and the ability to work independently on sophisticated projects.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Perform advanced fabrication and assembly tasks for electronic, optical, and thermal systems. 
• Conduct detailed testing and troubleshooting of electronic, optical, and thermal components and systems. 
• Develop and follow detailed procedures for the assembly, testing, and maintenance of systems. 
• Collaborate with engineers to design and implement testing protocols and procedures. 
• Analyze test results and provide detailed reports on system performance. 
• Maintain and manage inventory of components and materials. 
• Provide technical support and guidance to junior technicians and other team members. 
• Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards in all tasks. 

Requirements: 

• An associate’s degree or apprenticeship in a related field, or must have High School diploma or equivalent and a minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience  
• 3-5 years of electrical, optical, thermal, general systems experience Preferred. 
• Proficiency in using testing equipment and tools for electronic, optical, and thermal systems. 
• Strong understanding of procedures and protocols for system assembly and testing. 
• Ability to read and interpret engineering technical drawings and schematics. 
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail. 
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment. 
• Relevant certifications or technical training in electronics, optics, or thermal systems is preferred. 

Other Considerations: 

• Experience with aircraft positioning and handling. 
• Familiarity with procurement processes and inventory management. 
• Basic knowledge of safety protocols and procedures in a technical environment.  
• You thrive working in a fast-paced, highly driven environment and can adapt quickly to changing conditions and priorities. 
• Experience with Microsoft Office software 
• A team player who is confident, respectful, curious, flexible, and able to work with other professionals in a growing, successful, and respected business. 
• Must read and interpret documents like safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedural manuals. 
• Must be able to write clear and concise reports and correspondence. 

Working Conditions: 

• This position may require working in various environments, including laboratories, field sites, and aircraft hangars. 
• Some travel may be required for field testing and operational support.

Resulting Physical Qualifications: 

• Must be able to sit for extended periods of time. 
• Must be able to operate and manipulate standard office equipment. 
• Must be able to occasionally reach, bend, climb and/or balance. 
• Must be able to frequently lift and/or move 10 to 50 pounds. 
• Must have visual abilities of close vision, distance and color vision, peripheral vision, depth (stereo) vision and the ability to quickly adjust focus. 

Unique Benefits

Certified as a Great Place to Work®, Woolpert is one of the fastest growing architecture, engineering, and geospatial (AEG) companies in the world. With over 60 offices and countless projects around the globe, Woolpert makes a real difference at home and abroad. In addition to offering competitive pay, we provide employees with a robust set of unique benefits, including:

• Diverse experiences: Work on meaningful projects that improve quality of life around the world.
• Freedom to work program: Set your own schedule and location (as appropriate).
• Principal program: Earn the opportunity to become an owner of the firm.
• Unlimited vacation: Take time off when it makes sense for you.
• Career development: Explore a wide range of learning and growth opportunities within and across industries.
• Health, life, vision, and dental insurance: Cover all your medical bases.
• Paid sick time, fitness reimbursement, pet insurance, identity protection, technology stipend, employee assistance program, and more: Choose the benefits that work best for you.

Level up your career with Woolpert. Apply today and join our team to help shape the future of tomorrow!

Why Woolpert?

Woolpert is looking for supportive, goal-oriented, and career-minded individuals who are, or are looking to become, industry leaders in their fields. We blend design excellence with innovative technology and geospatial applications to deliver exceptional value to our clients. When you join us, you'll join a team of experts who are passionate about their work and dedicated to building the next generation of industry leaders. Woolpert embraces progress and innovation, creating limitless opportunities for your career growth.

Our vision: http://woolpert.com/about-us/

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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