JOB TITLE: Mechanical Support Engineer III Location: SEA99-Odyssey (Redmond, WA, US) Duration: 6+ months Work Type: Onsite
Roles/Responsibilities: The ideal candidate is a well-organized, self-starter, with a high capacity for attention to detail • Verbal and written communication skills, as well as strong time management skills, are essential in order to balance activities among several concurrently operating projects • The candidate will have a high degree of hands on capability to address many of the electrical and mechanical needs of the R&D process • The following are required skills for the position: Mechancial competency - Basic mechanical skills, able to assemble components of test systems under the guidance of senior technicians or engineering staff • Familiar with basic machine design techniques using 3D CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, etc.) needed for shop fabrication • Familiar with vacuum and/or gas-handling systems • Electrical competency Must understand the installation and trouble-shooting of a variety of electrical hardware • The ability to use electrical troubleshooting tools, such as a digital volt meter, to confirm operation of low-voltage ( Must be able to read and assemble components from electrical layout drawings and schematics • Must be able to record data in a lab notebook and communicate off-normal problems to senior staff • Must be able to work alone in a safe and secure manner during normal and extended working hours following laboratory protocols • Familiarity with working in a clean environment • The ability to multitask between projects and tasking • Must have extensive experience with hand and power tools, in addition to other basic shops tools (e.g., drill press, band saw, etc.). Must be able to produce basic mechanical drawings using 3D CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD, etc.) needed for shop fabrication • Must be able to follow wiring diagrams for control systems and instrument panels • Experience in collecting and recording test data from completed test systems • Responsible for operating computer-controlled systems, which requires a basic level of computer skills (file/folder structures, viewing data files, etc.). Requires the ability to trouble-shoot and fix basic off-normal issues in order to maintain test schedules • Must be able to follow laboratory safety and security procedures while operating and trouble-shooting systems • Responsible for ordering lab and shop supplies as needed • Must be able to read and assemble components from mechanical layout drawings • Responsible for interfacing with crafts personnel and outside vendors in the process of fabricating components and specifying/acquiring mechanical hardware and materials • Following written and verbal instructions in independently completing tasks assigned by senior staff • Specifying materials for purchase and submitting related orders • Accurately estimating time required to complete tasks, and meet deadlines as assigned • Participating constructively and taking ownership in the success of interdisciplinary project teams • Ability to work with specialty crafts personnel for facility and system modifications • Responsibilities Conducts research and development activities including standard technical procedures that range from routine to specialized, under technical supervision • Operates in laboratory workspaces equipped with fume hoods, glove boxes and with specialized instrumentation in order to conduct research • Able to work off hours shifts
Minimum Qualifications: • High school diploma and 6+ years of relevant work experience • Technical Institute Graduate/relevant Associate’s degree and 4+ years of relevant work experience In addition, skills in the following areas are preferred and the candidate may be expected to gain experience in the following: • Mechanical skills needed to assemble complex test systems made up of sub-components. • Must have extensive experience with hand and power tools, in addition to other basic shops tools (e.g., drill press, band saw, etc.). • Must be able to produce basic mechanical drawings using 3D CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD, etc.) needed for shop fabrication. • Must be able to follow wiring diagrams for control systems and instrument panels. Experience in collecting and recording test data from completed test systems. • Work as part of a diverse team in establishing test processes for laboratory and field experiments. Responsible for operating computer-controlled systems, which requires a basic level of computer skills (file/folder structures, viewing data files, etc.). • Requires the ability to trouble-shoot and fix basic off-normal issues in order to maintain test schedules. Must be able to follow laboratory safety and security procedures while operating and trouble-shooting systems. • Basic understanding of computer hardware, including hardware interfacing to a computer.
REQUIRED SKILLS
Must be able to read the 3D drawings
Basic to advanced electrical avionics experience.
Any prior test experience will be a plus like running data acquisition but not necessary.
Years of Experience: 6-8 years of experience
Degree or Certification: High school diploma
About Us: Established in 2004, SPECTRAFORCE® is one of the largest and fastest-growing diversity-owned staffing firms in the US. The growth of our company is a direct result of our global client service delivery model that is powered by our state-of-the-art A.I. proprietary talent acquisition platform, robust ISO 9001:2015/ISO 27001 certified processes, and strong and passionate client engaged teams. We have built our business by providing talent and project-based solutions, including Contingent, Permanent, and Statement of Work (SOW) services to over 140 clients in the US, Canada, Puerto Rico, Costa Rica, and India. Key industries that we service include Technology, Financial Services, Life Sciences, Healthcare, Telecom, Retail, Utilities and Transportation. SPECTRAFORCE is built on a concept of “human connection,” defined by our branding attitude of NEWJOBPHORIA®, which is the excitement of bringing joy and freedom to the work lifestyle so our people and clients can reach their highest potential. Learn more at: http://www.spectraforce.com
Benefits: SPECTRAFORCE offers ACA compliant health benefits as well as dental, vision, accident, critical illness, voluntary life, and hospital indemnity insurances to eligible employees. Additional benefits offered to eligible employees include commuter benefits, 401K plan with matching, and a referral bonus program. SPECTRAFORCE provides unpaid leave as well as paid sick leave when required by law.
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LA County, CA Applicant Notice: If you are selected for this position with SPECTRAFORCE, your offer is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of several requirements, including but not limited to, a criminal background check. We consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with all local ordinances and state laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (FCO) and the California Fair Chance Act (FCA). The background check assessment will consider whether a criminal history could reasonably have a direct, adverse impact on the job-related safety, security, trust, regulatory compliance, or suitability for this role. Such findings may result in withdrawal of a conditional job offer.
At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $35.00/hr.
