Engineering Technician

ES3 Overview:

Our ES3 Abilene, TX office is an extension of our Georgia facility (Georgia Technical Operations Center (GTOC)) has more than 30 engineers, scientists and technicians co-located with our 60,000 square foot R&D, laboratory, prototyping, testing, maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) and production facility. Warner Robins, Georgia is known as one of the best places to live in Georgia with beautiful parks, suburban communities, and a large Aviation community.

ES3 has a purposeful business mission-to improve the performance, maintenance, and supply of mission-critical and safety-of-flight aerospace systems while reducing the hazardous exposures of aviation maintenance crews and reducing the environmental impact of aerospace operations and production processes. At ES3 you can feel good that your daily work activities support the broader objectives of improving aviation performance / safety, reducing the environmental impact of aviation, and improving the safety and work conditions for aviation workers.

ES3 has a strong corporate culture of camaraderie, excellence, and effectiveness that truly stands out in today's aerospace industry. Each of ES3's locations work hard to maintain a secure, healthy, family-friendly, positive, and cooperative work environment. You can take pride in your work, be inspired and stay engaged in your field of expertise. Once you join ES3, you'll want to make it your forever employer.

All of capable staff are the talent that makes ES3 successful. You will have access to:

• State-of-the art equipment
• Modern work facilities

General Summary:

The ES3 engineering technician will utilize the cold spray additive manufacturing principles to be able to set up, operate and maintain all necessary application and testing equipment to perform both mobile and stationary cold spray repair services.

With proficiency in Fanuc robotics and metallurgy experience, this individual will have full understanding of industry standard cold spray and additive repair practices. The ability to stay current on all training, certifications and all other qualifications will be required. Daily accomplishment of program goals will be fulfilled in collaboration with an onsite Mechanical and/or Materials Engineer colleague.

Education and Experience Required & Preferred:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Applied Technology Training
• 1+ years of experience in Cold Spray Repair Technology
• Familiarity with Fanuc Robotics
• Read and understand technical drawings
• Experience with Microsoft Office: Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Word. Outlook and Project strongly preferred.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Cold spray and additive repair development and application on candidate components.
• Setup, operate, and maintain, all necessary application and testing equipment to perform both mobile and stationary CSRS, training, all tooling and tool storage necessary for all maintenance and servicing of all CSRS equipment, and engineering assistance for the development of repairs.
• Perform all CSRS tasks in accordance with all Technical Orders, Engineering Technical Assistance Requests, Air Force Instructions, Air Force Manuals, Job Guides, and standard operating procedures.
• Ensure that calibrations of CSRS equipment are kept up-to-date, whether by themselves or with an appropriately capable sub-contractor.
• Maintain equipment and shop readiness to meet all qualification standards (i.e., bookend metallurgical test) established in the PWS or by the applicable equipment Technical Order or through an Engineering Technical Assistance Requests
• Assist engineering with preparation of job routers and repair documentation.
• Assist engineering with preparation and testing of all metallurgical test samples.

Key Competencies:

• Work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices
• Ability to apply knowledge of ISO 9001/AS9100D Quality systems
• Dependability and reliability
• Positive, pleasant and professional attitude with all levels of staff, customers and government representatives
• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills and be able to interact with customer levels and all management levels
• Must be a self-starter, detail oriented, possess excellent organizational skills, and be able to work independently with minimum supervision.
• Open to changing priorities and not easily distracted

Other Requirements:

• Candidate must be a U.S. Citizen
• As a condition of employment, candidates will be required to participate in a background investigation and be able to obtain a U.S. Government Security Clearance
• Active DoD security clearance is a plus
• Ability to travel if required

Compensation and Benefits:

ES3 can offer an environment that is both enriching and rewarding. Our total compensation is inclusive of the exceptional benefits program ES3 offers to all benefit eligible staff members. These include:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account and Health Reimbursement Account
• Health Savings Account
• Competitive Paid-Time-Off (for use and cash out)
• Holiday Pay
• A generous 401(k) plan with dollar for dollar up to 6% employer matching contributions and annual discretionary 2% profit share contribution.