Design Engineering Technician Space

ILC Dover is a world leader in the innovative design and production of engineered products employing high-performance flexible materials. Since 1947, we have provided engineered solutions to complex customer problems. Initially known for the production of space suits for NASA, we leverage our vast materials, engineering, process, and design experience to create high performance systems for a wide range of industries. ILC Dover is a portfolio company of New Mountain Capital, which acquired the company in February 2020.

Recognized globally for our flexible containment solutions, ILC Dover serves customers in a diverse range of industries, including pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical manufacturing, personal care, food and beverage, chemical, aerospace, healthcare and government agencies. ILC Dover’s visionary solutions improve efficiency, safeguard workers and product, and prevent disasters. For more information visit ILCDover.com and follow us on LinkedIn.

Job Summary:

Engineering technicians help solve technical problems in many ways. They build or set up equipment, conduct experiments, and collect data and calculate results. They might also help to make a model of new equipment. Some technicians work in quality control, where they check products, do tests, and collect data.

*Essential Job Functions:

• Understand, practice, and support safety standards in all work and in all locations

• Assist engineers by performing analysis, testing, and support of machines, tools, equipment, and mechanical systems
• Troubleshoot product designs and suggest or implement improvements
• Repair, rework, or modify mechanical assemblies to meet operational specifications and tolerances
• Assist engineers with fabricating and assembling mechanical prototype models from blueprints, schematics, or sketches
• Conduct functional and operational tests to evaluate performance and reliability of prototype or production models

• Work with engineers to perform root cause and failure analysis as required
• May provide support to manufacturing to ensure product is created to engineering specifications

*This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Associate

• Performs routine assignments as directed
• Closely supervised with little latitude for independent judgment

Intermediate

• Performs general tasks and completes routine assignments
• Receives assistance in the completion of more complex assignments
• Works under moderate supervision with some latitude for independent judgment

Senior

• Performs complex tasks and completes assignments with little or no assistance
• Works under limited supervision with latitude for independent judgment

Advanced

• Performs advanced tasks and completes the most-difficult assignments

• Possesses advanced skill set within discipline
• Works under minimal supervision with considerable latitude for independent judgment
• May mentor less-experienced peers and assist supervisors, but does not formally supervise others

Qualifications:

• Must be able to access shared database with government programs and all physical areas of the facility (U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident of the U.S.)

• Requires high school/trade school education; Associates Degree in an engineering technology program, certification, or professional training preferred
• Required Experience: Associate level 0-1 year; Intermediate level 1-3 years; Senior level 3-5 years; Advanced 5+ years
• Demonstrated, effective ability with CAD software & experience or ability to learn ERP systems
• Demonstrated, strong communication skills; both verbal and written
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate well with peers and cross-functional teams and external customers

• Demonstrated, successful ability to problem-solve
• Demonstrated, successful ability for information gathering, documenting, & reporting

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet or humid conditions (non-weather); fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee is frequently exposed to work near moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision, Distance vision, Peripheral vision, Depth perception and Ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, ILC Dover is committed to a diverse workforce. We offer competitive benefits including medical, dental, life insurance, 401(k), PTO, and more.

Background Check & Drug Screening Required

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EOE/AA Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Disability/Veteran