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Southwest Research Institute · 2 hours ago

LEAD ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIST - PRINCIPAL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIST - Aerospace/Avionics Production Focal

San Antonio, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

Southwest Research Institute is a prime supplier for aerospace and avionic quality technology on new and legacy defense systems. They are seeking a Lead Engineering Technologist to lead and coordinate technicians in the production of complex electronic systems, manage the supply chain, and ensure quality in assembly and testing processes.

Innovation ManagementMarket ResearchMechanical EngineeringNon ProfitProduct Research

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate technicians and work with Management, Program Management, and engineers in the production of LRU's and test systems

Analyze/ set up/lay out production flows for complex electronic LRU's and lead/coordinate the production of complex electronic LRU's/systems/sub-systems/test equipment

Tasks will also include testing, trouble shooting and reworking PCBA's

Coordinate with suppliers and manage the supply chain

Lead production, rework, assembly, and test of complex electronic systems/LRU's/ PCBA's

Coordinate with suppliers and manage parts/components as necessary

Perform assembly and test tasks

Perform PCBA component soldering to IPC standards, trouble shoot circuits/PCBA's, work with suppliers as necessary

Manage all parts, assemblies, components for the department

Obtain quotes and create P.O.'s

Lay out production flows and lead the technicians to meet production schedule and budgets

Qualification

Electrical Engineering TechnologyPCBA assemblyTestSoldering to IPC StandardsERP/MRB knowledgeLab test equipmentLeading othersTroubleshooting PCBA failuresVendor coordination

Required

Requires a Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Applied Technology or 25 years of continued education/certifications and work experience in lieu of a degree

Shift work required

10+ years: Experience in assembly and test of Printed Circuit Board Assemblies (PCBA's). Shown ability to trouble shoot PCBA failures

Soldering to IPC Standards

Leading others and PCBA production experience. ERP/MRB knowledge. Ability to coordinate with vendors

Experience with lab test equipment (power supplies, DMM, oscilloscopes, etc)

A valid/clear driver's license is required

Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information

Applicant must be a U.S. citizen