Heavy Equipment Mechanic

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Heavy Equipment Mechanic to join our vehicle sustainment team in Ansbach, Germany. The selected candidate will provide maintenance support to multiple families of vehicles globally on the Allied Logistics Engineering Capabilities Sustainment (ALECS) program. 

*Important Note*: Selected candidates without an ACTIVE German/E.U. Work Visa will be required to work the first 60 days in a Temporary role while obtaining their Visa. Once an E.U. Work Visa is approved, then you will be offered a Full-Time German Contract. If accepted, then you will be subjected to paying German taxes, obtaining German Healthcare, and working within the guidelines of the German labor system. 

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 

• Researches, plans, designs and develops new applications for electro-mechanical equipment and systems, as well as reviews contractors standards, specifications, and other documentation to determine mechanical engineering requirements. 
• Designs, repairs or reviews gas and diesel engines, simple mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, ventilation and/or instrumentation systems using analytical and investigative methods and techniques to ensure systems meet required specifications. 
• Gathers and correlates basic data and performs routine engineering research and development assignments involving calculations and relatively simple tests in order to develop new applications or upgrade existing hardware (electro-mechanical equipment and systems). 
• Guides and assists technicians in fabrication and installation of simple mechanical and related equipment and routine systems in order to ensure conformance of product and systems with engineering design and customer specifications. 
• May evaluate field installations and recommend design modifications to eliminate malfunctions or improve equipment or system function, as well as review and correct drawings to ensure that products are in accordance with proper engineering techniques and specifications. 

• Performing other related duties as assigned.  

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Must obtain or already have an active Germany/E.U. Work VISA to be considered.

• 6+ years of qualified automotive maintenance/mechanical experience (including one or more of the following: light or heavy-duty trucks, tractors, tactical vehicles, aviation ground support systems, generators, power plants, aircraft or any diesel or gasoline powered equipment or vehicle). 
• Proven maintenance experience with repair and technical experience, background in industrial manufacturing, commercial maintenance, military operations or maintenance, applying industry and/or military standard troubleshooting procedures to isolate faulty system components. 
• Experience with maintenance support to include operations, system troubleshooting, engineering, design, installation, analysis, maintenance and repair of U.S. systems and subsystems to component level. 
• Experience with a variety of hand tools, diagnostic tools, power tools, multi-meters. 
• Ability to successfully pass a Pre-Employment Drug Screening; must possess a Valid Driver’s License for the location in which the work will be performed, a High School Diploma or GED, and a Passport valid for at least one year beyond the start date. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Willingness to travel to various US or OCONUS locations. 
• Experience on HMMWV, FMTV, HEMTT, PLS, Trailers, and Power Generation Equipment. 
• Ability to operate forklifts
• Ability to drive vehicles with a manual transmission.

Clearance Requirements: 

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance prior to starting this position.
• Applicants hired as local nationals in Germany must have a current favorable LNSP or be eligible to obtain one. Non-German applicants without a current favorable LNSP must have resided in Germany for at least 12 consecutive months to be eligible for LNSP.

Physical Requirements: 

• Must be able to balance, bend, carry, crouch, stretch and kneel. 
• Must be able to push, pull, and reach. 
• Must be able to work in high noise areas. 
• Must be able to lift 50lbs and small parts. 
• Must be able to work with computers and CRTs, and type on a computer keyboard.