Principal Process Engineering Technician

Delivering mission-critical, electronic solutions that protect lives. Use your creativity and critical thinking to take our products from concept to customer.

At CAES, we engineer solutions for the world's most critical missions. We serve customers in the defense and aerospace markets.

Seeking a career that offers challenging, diverse projects and opportunities? Looking for a position with a company that offers long-term professional advancement? Searching for a place that values a diverse, team-based environment? One that values YOU. Consider CAES.

The most important thing we build is TRUST

Do YOU want to be part of shaping the world of mission-critical technology? COME join our San Diego Process Engineering group. This role supports manufacturing operations with assembly and test processes for existing and new products; performs setup of processing equipment; monitors, audits and provides guidance to line operators; conducts processes test runs and prepares records, charts, and graphs of results for presentation to engineering to identify yield problems or test new products; provides technical assistance to process development and engineering personnel; performs work of moderate complexity.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and DUTIES:

• Identify assembly fixture requirements and design fixtures.
• Develop, organize and maintain assembly aids and operation instructions.
• Create and implement new assemblies and test processes.
• Review current documentation pertaining to the department and develop Engineering Change Orders (ECO's) as required.
• Evaluate department processes and procedures and update as required; take corrective action necessary to improve product yield.
• Participate in safety training and actively comply with safety policies and practices; maintain a clean and safe workstation.
• Improve and maintain 5S in your area, make suggestions for improvements.
• Participate in Lean/Six Sigma activities in own work area as well as events for other areas to enhance cross-functional problem solving.
• Collaborate in team meetings and activities, including SET team support as appropriate.
• Employees are committed to ensuring a safe and healthy work environment. Employees are responsible for cooperating with all aspects of the safety program. All employees are expected to demonstrate proper safety behaviors, including reporting any unsafe conditions or safety violations to a supervisor or manager. Employees are dedicated to obtaining and maintaining the Cobham goal of zero accidents and injuries.
• Works independently as well as in a team environment; performs work of low-complexity.
• Trains less experienced Process Technicians.

MINIMUM:

• HS Diploma or GED.
• Four(4)+ years' experience in manufacturing operations support role with good manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination.
• Four(4)+ years' experience in Chemical handling.
• This position requires access to technology, materials, software or hardware that is controlled by US export law. In order to be eligible for this position, you must be a "US Person" under US export laws (or eligible for approval under a U.S. Government export license).

PREFERRED:

• Certificate in Manufacturing Technology, desirable; Associate of Arts degree in Business, Manufacturing Technology, a plus.
• Four(4)+ years' experience in manufacturing operations support role with good manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination.
• Four(4)+ years' experience with plating on metal.
• Technical skills: ability to set up test equipment as defined by a documented manufacturing and processes; ability to use small hand tools.
• Communication skills: ability to receive messages by telephone, in person, electronically and in writing; ask questions and rephrase statements to clarify meaning; ability to read, interpret and comprehend complex written and verbal instructions; communicate across organizational levels; ability to communicate with quality, integrity and respect in a way that inspires others and encourages innovation and possibilities; proficient English reading level to understand technical terminology used within the organization.
• Math skills: ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals; ability to compute rate, ratio and percent.
• Computer skills: exposure to a networked environment using a Windows and/or Windows like interface using Microsoft office suite; ability to use Enterprise-wide information systems such as SAP and drawing-viewing programs.
• Time Management & Organizational skills: flexibility and adaptability to changing priorities and assignments; ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Excellence Behaviors: remain engaged, proactive and positive even in tough circumstances; own assignments and be fully accountable for their success; align actions, behaviors and conversations to what matters most; bring out the best in others and recognize the value in every person's contribution; ability to work independently being proactive to resolve work issues or notify supervisor of resources needed; ability to coordinate with other employees and as part of a team.

Hourly Rate Range: $30.85 - $49.57 (San Diego).

Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base bay. Applicable pay within the posted range may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, geographical location, job function of the position, education, and experience of the successful candidate. CAES provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, 401K, paid holidays and vacation.

EMPLOYMENT TRANSPARENCY

BENEFITS

We take care of our people and provide competitive health, wealth and wellbeing benefits - from day one. You'll also discover learning and development opportunities so you can take your career to the next level - and beyond.

Other benefits include:

• Comprehensive PTO, Paid Holiday and Paid Family Leave Programs.
• Student Loan Repayment Program & Tuition Reimbursement
• 9/80 Alternate Work Week Schedule - Every Other Friday is an Off-Friday
• Tailored Management/Leadership Training
• Innovative Medical Programs, Including Family Forming

ABOUT CAES

CAES is the largest provider of analog and radiation hardened technology for the United States aerospace and defense industry. From human spaceflight and space exploration, to missile defense and electronic warfare, to healthcare solutions addressing COVID-19, our talented team develop high performing electronic solutions that work the first time, every time.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER

At CAES we welcome differences and celebrate new ideas. We believe the diversity of our people inspires our creativity and drives our innovation. Everyone is welcome here, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation due to a disability for any part of the employment process, please email CAEScareers@caes.com.