Job Description

Some jobs aren’t just tough — they’re brutal. Too toxic. Too remote. Too dangerous for humans to handle. That’s where we come in.

At HDT, we build robotic arms and unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) with military-grade strength and precision engineering, built for the extremes and adaptable to any challenge. Behind the toughest hardware is a team energized by complex problems. Bring us a challenge, and we’ll engineer the solution.

That’s the mindset. That's the mission. That’s Built for Brutal.

The Engineering Technician role applies general knowledge and skills to install, troubleshoot and maintain designs created by engineering. The qualified candidate has general knowledge of engineering principles and practices to support engineering in all aspects of products design and development. Works on small projects or portions of major projects.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supports assembly, troubleshooting, and testing efforts
• Works under close supervision on unusual or difficult problems
• Assists the HDT Services Team to help them fulfill customer’s expectations.
• Works from standard drawings, operation sheets, engineering specifications and sketches
• Uses judgment in re-working to bring unit within quality control specifications
• Interprets and follows written documents such as SOPS and safety rules
• Ensures compliance with all safety and regulatory requirements applicable to the company in accordance with State and Federal regulations and any applicable certification required to maintain the certification
• Interfaces with other departments to assure efficient flow of information and materials
• Performs key performance Indicators:
  • Meet production deadlines
  • Quality of finished product (Pass/fail rates)
  • Raw material stock levels
  • Compliance outcomes

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility listed above satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• 1 to 5 years of experience in Engineering support, production, and fabrication
• Ability to manage multiple projects and problem solve
• Excellent communication skills; able to communicate effectively with management and personnel at all levels
• Competent technical expertise
• Comfortable with shop floor equipment and hand tools
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Ability to work a varied schedule, willing to work overtime when necessary
• Possesses strong computer skills with demonstrated proficiency in standard business software packages (e.g., Microsoft Office)

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job:

• Work is accomplished in a moderately clean plant environment
• The production floor does not have a cooling system
• The sound level in the work environment may fluctuate due to noises associated with manufacturing process
• Regularly exposed to dust, odors, oil and/or fumes

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.

• Performs all work in accordance with safety, workmanship and good housekeeping specifications
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee alternates between sitting and standing/walking for long periods of time
• Frequent lifting of up to 50 lbs., occasional lifting up to 75 lbs.
• Ability to climb ladders, bend, kneel, work overhead with arms, and sit or stand for several hours at a time
• Eye/hand coordination required, with steady and agile hands to operate equipment and tools
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
• Ability to wear proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), as required per plant rules.

TRAINING:

• New employee safety orientation and training on special tools or software required for job performance

* This position requires access to or use of export-controlled technical data or technology controlled by the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Accordingly, applicants must be U.S. Persons or must be eligible to obtain the required export authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or U.S. Department of Commerce. A U.S. Person is defined as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident, or a person who is a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act (8 U.S.C. 1324(b)(a)(3).