Associate Process Technician

About the Role

The Electro Optical Infrared Systems (EOIS) line of business within DRS develops, manufactures, and supports infrared and electro-optical solutions for soldiers, ground vehicles, and airborne platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate various types of manufacturing, material growth reactors, and/or process equipment to conduct complex experiments or to grow custom materials.
• Provide routine technical support to engineers and scientists on standard components, devices, material, products, processes, and/or equipment.
• Responsibilities may include testing, modifying, reworking, repairing, and building electronic, optical, or mechanical assemblies.
• Work from standard wiring and assembly drawings, operation sheets, engineering specifications, and sketches.
• Design and/or test prototype assemblies and production units.
• Perform related manufacturing processes.
• Interpret and follow documents such as SOPs and safety rules.
• Ensure compliance with all safety and regulatory requirements applicable to the company in accordance with State and Federal regulations and any applicable certification required to maintain the certification.
• Interface with other departments to assure efficient flow of information and materials.
• Perform Key Performance Indicators:
• Meet production deadlines.
• Quality of finished product (Pass/fail rates).
• Raw material stock levels.
• Compliance outcomes.
• Coordinate multiple activities simultaneously and reprioritize in response to changing operational conditions.
• Read, and possibly develop, wiring diagrams, layout drawings, and engineering specifications for system or equipment modifications or expansion.
• Direct personnel performing routine installation and maintenance duties.
• Support, communicate, reinforce, and defend the mission, values, and culture of the organization.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Manufacturing
• Material growth reactors
• Process equipment
• Testing
• Modifying
• Reworking
• Repairing
• Building electronic, optical, or mechanical assemblies
• Wiring and assembly drawings
• Operation sheets
• Engineering specifications
• SOPs
• Safety rules
• State and Federal regulations
• Computer applications: Access, Excel, Labview

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate strong decision-making and leadership skills.
• Experienced handling small delicate components, using ESD practices.
• Soldering and wire bonding experience a plus.
• Must be experienced in the safe handling of chemicals.
• Experience with MRP a plus.
• Must have good hand and eye coordination.
• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Requires an active DOD security clearance or the ability to obtain such clearance within a reasonable time after commencement of employment.