ENGINEERING TECH III / 1351 Job in Las Vegas 89119, Nevada Us

Position Description:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/DUTIES:  Services and calibrates Test Measurement and Diagnostic Equipment (TMDE) in a Precision Measurement Equipment Laboratory (PMEL) shop environment.  Provides support to the engineering and design staff by performing a variety of more complex assignments during the installation, maintenance, repair, troubleshooting, calibration, testing, fabrication, construction, and operation of diverse electronic /mechanical equipment and systems in accordance with engineering specifications.

1.       Installs, monitors, and services equipment and systems at the company and client sites.

2.       Performs test and evaluation, check –out, and certification tasks: performs validations/verifications of various electronic systems.

3.       Reviews Engineering Change Proposals for equipment impacts.

4.       Assists in accomplishing Engineering Change Instructions.

5.       Develops technical /engineering data for Planned Maintenance Systems, technical drawing updates, operating procedures, maintainability improvements, and test reports.

6.       Supports systems engineering activities with subject matter expertise.

7.       Assists in training others in the operation and performance systems.

8.       Plans and coordinates work of other engineering technicians and related positions.

9.       Establishes and maintains filing systems, data bases, and logs as needed for tracking project status and inventory.

10.   Assists work unit personnel as the on-site customer interface for the equipment/system installation, testing fabrication, and other engineering tasks as needed.

11.   Provides technical data and evaluation for the components, equipment, and systems consistent with the engineering plans, layout, and contract requirements.

12.   Supports engineers in the development of technical proposal and provides comments on the technical content and level of effort of the proposed scope of work.

13.   Uses established policies and procedures and subject matter knowledge to complete assignments of moderate complexity that vary in nature and sequence.

14.   Performs related work as required.

WORKING CONDITIONS:  Most positions involve work typical of office environment with no unusual hazards.  There is occasional lifting to 20 pounds, constant sitting with occasional use on computer terminal, constant use of sight abilities while reviewing documents, constant use of speech/hearing abilities for communication, and constant mental alertness.  Frequent travel to remote Company work locations may be required.

REQUIREMENTS – EDUCATION, TECHNICAL AND WORK EXPERIENCE:  The incumbent must have vocational/technical training in the Precision Measurement Equipment Laboratory field from a military or academic institution and at least 5 years of job-related experience.  The incumbent must possess good communication and analytical skills and working knowledge of computer systems and integrated software application programs.  The incumbent must possess planning/organizing skills and must be able to work under deadlines.  Incumbent must qualify for and maintain a government security clearance and must have a valid, current state driver’s license.