Engineering Technician - Ukpeagvik Inupiat Corporation : Job Details

Overview

Bowhead is seeking a Engineering Technician to support the Army Research Laboratory (ARL) on Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG).

Responsibilities

* Support the preparation of metallic powders for consolidation, such as loading hot isostatic press (HIP) cans, equal channel angular extrusion (ECAE) blanks, and spark plasma sintering (SPS) dies using a glove box under a controlled atmosphere

* Setup, operate, and maintain TIG, MIG, and/or gas welding systems; setup, operate, and maintain a HIP, ECAE system, and SPS system to achieve desired microstructure evolution and material properties

* Conduct post-processing annealing treatments

* Assist in HIP can and SPS die design for improved consolidation, which may involve use of a coordinate measuring machine;

* In addition, the technician will be expected to communicate clearly and proactively with team members, follow all safety protocols, and contribute to the development of quality assurance protocols.

Qualifications

* Associate's degree in engineering technology, materials science, or related fields

* Proficiency in welding using TIG, MIG, and gas welding systems

* Experience with high-temperature furnaces

* Proficient use of Office 365 applications for data entry, documentation, and basic data analysis

* Ability to work in a team environment with strong communication skills, organizational skills, and attention to detail.

* Must maintain certification/license to operate Bowhead and Government vehicles

Desired Skills:

* Experience with hot isostatic press, spark plasma sintering, and equal channel angular extrusion systems.

* Experience with laser systems and coordinate measurement machines

* Experience with data analysis

* Experience with technical writing

* Electrical worker, as defined by ARL and APG Safety.

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to obtain a security clearance at the Secret level. US Citizenship is a requirement for Secret clearance at this location.

Physical Demands:

* Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds repetitively

* Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time

* Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically

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