Electrical Technician (Security Clearance Required)

Company: ASRC Federal
Location: Warren
Posted on: March 28, 2020

Job Description:

ASRC Federal Field Services is currently seeking an Electrical Technician to support the electrical development needs of the US ARMY Detroit Arsenal in Warren, Michigan. This is a great opportunity to work in a research and development facility. The work is dedicated to advancing technology in ground systems and survivability for our troops. Overview: The technician's main focus will be developing and building electrical harnesses in support of daily Army requirements. Duties Provide direct technical assistance to design and manufacturing engineering in support of hardware fabrication planning. Plan the methods and procedures required to provide technical support for scientific or engineering programmatic work. Determine the sequence of operations and performs layout, fabrication, assembly, installation and testing of experimental components, assembly, subsystem and system level hardware, material, apparatus and equipment. Set up and operates equipment, test apparatus, test equipment, diagnostic devices and related equipment. Able to fabricate hardware components according to guidelines for production, and prototype or one of kind items. Ability to fabricate cables from a conceptual level is highly desirable. Understand shield termination and backshell /connector selection. Analyzes design Supports engineering analysis of production process and design deficiencies or malfunctions where immediate determinations regarding cause and needed corrections are required. Must be proficient at reading military cable drawings, bill of materials and performing inventory/kitting tasks. Must have the ability to redline drawings for design modifications. Comfortable with reworking or modifying existing cables from redlines. Must be physically able to install/rework cables located in tight spaces on military vehicles. Also has the ability to install various electrical equipment and brackets onto military vehicles. ASRC Federal Field Services (AFFS) is a premier provider of technical and mission-oriented services with contracts supporting federal government agencies. Our team of professional management and technical personnel allows us to bring real-world experience to meet the growing demand for innovative solutions to complex military ground vehicle challenges. ASRC Federal and its Subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, color, age, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, religion, marital status, ancestry, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other factor prohibited by applicable law.Requirements Education/Experience Position requires High School diploma or equivalent, and four to five years of related experience. Technical training equivalent to an Associate's degree preferred. Must be comfortable being flexible, working in a fast pace environment with multiple concurrent projects and jobs. Experience working in an environment implementing lean six sigma techniques is desirable. Electrical technician must be certified or able to be certified in IPC JSTD-001(soldering certification) and IPC/WHMA-A-620 (cable workmanship certification). Current IPC trainer is desirable. Must have a willingness to help teach other technicians and share working level knowledge when required. Experience in automotive, aerospace AND military cable assembly and familiar with Deutsch, Metri-pack, Amphenol, Glenair product lines. Fluent in using various cable assembly tools such as crimpers, wire strippers, harness testers and test fixtures. Experienced with industry techniques for quality control for cable assemblies. Has experience setting up cable test fixtures and performing quality assurance tasks. Cable design experience desirable, but not required. Experience using cable design software tools is desirable but not required. Experience with military vehicle systems and C4ISR equipment is desirable. Clearance DoD Secret clearance.

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