Manufacturing Technician - Electro-Mechanical Assembly

Job Title: Manufacturing Technician C (Electro-mechanical Assembly)

Job Code:  46676

Job Location: Providence, RI (on-site)

Schedule: 9/80 Regular (9/80 Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off)

Job Description:

Responsible for performing functions associated with all manufacturing operations, including working with engineers on set up and calibration tasks, as well as performing rework, troubleshooting, and quality testing related to the production of parts, components, subassemblies, and final assemblies. Uses specialized programs to collect and evaluate operating data and conduct on line adjustments to products, instruments, or equipment. Determines and may assist in developing methods and procedures to control or modify the manufacturing process.

Essential Functions:

• Perform electronic and mechanical assembly using work instructions, MSE direction, and print specifications.
• Execute electronic and mechanical assembly tasks.
  
• Perform electro optic cable terminations and jointing, sub surface communications cable management, and electronics assembly.
  
• Complete tasks that may include fiber optic splicing; potting mechanical and electronic components; Hi Pot testing; and soldering electrical and electronic assemblies.
  
• Perform coarse and fine adjustments using hand tools, precision measuring devices, and specialized equipment including vacuum equipment, digital indicators, optical microscopes, height gauges, Vernier gauges, micrometers, and electronic testing fixtures.
  
• Handle, inspect, clean, and prepare delicate and sensitive optical components and assemblies.
  
• Use and understand a broad range of electrical, electronic, and mechanical components such as fiber optics, solder, wire, resistors, diodes, capacitors, relays, transformers, coils, switches, PC boards, epoxies, and crimping tools.
  
• Read and interpret schematics and wiring diagrams.
  
• Work with adhesives, precision assembly tools, and equipment such as fusion splicers, high precision fiber cleavers, polishing machines, and various test tools.
  
• Guide, coach, and mentor less experienced team members; serve as a positive role model.
  
• Participate in program or functional team projects to develop process improvement methods, solutions, and procedures that enhance quality, cost, and schedule performance.
  
• Assist in implementing and sustaining the 5S+1 program, ensuring work areas and equipment remain clean and orderly; comply with all safety regulations and report unsafe practices or conditions immediately to a supervisor or EH&S.
  
• Attend daily departmental GEMBA meetings, update board content, and follow up on actions while measuring effectiveness and performance.
  
• Assist in determining the need for tooling and testing equipment, evaluating tooling, and making recommendations for the design and planning of required tools and equipment.
• Willingness to travel less than 10% of the calendar year.
• Wear required PPE and comply with all safety requirements.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Security Clearance.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma required; technical school training preferred. Minimum of 6 years of experience in an electronics manufacturing environment, or an associate degree with at least 2 years of related experience.
  
• At least 3 years of experience with sub surface communication optical cable, potting, fiber optics, and electro mechanical assemblies.
  

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Experience with fiber handling and splicing.
• Knowledge and the ability to read and interpret prints and schematics.
• Strong communication skills (written, verbal, presentation).

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