engineering technician 2

Req ID: 43752 
Team: E66 ADV MANUFACTURING 
Entity: Newport News Shipbuilding

US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes 

Full-Time
Shift: 1st 
Relocation: No relocation assistance available 
Virtual/Telework Opportunity: No - Not eligible for telework 

Travel Requirement:  Yes, 10%-25% of the time 

Clearance Required: No - Clearance Not Required to Start 

Meet HII's Newport News Shipbuilding
With more than 25,000 employees – including third-, fourth- and even fifth-generation shipbuilders – HII's Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division is the largest industrial employer in Virginia. We're the sole designer, builder and refueler of U.S. Navy nuclear aircraft carriers and one of two providers of U.S. Navy nuclear submarines. Our diverse and innovative team of professionals ranges from skilled trades to project managers, engineers and software developers to solution architects, technical subject matter experts, and system users. Anchored in our rich, 135-year history, we collaborate together at the forefront of technology, manufacturing, and integration of the most powerful and survivable naval ships in the world. Want to be part of the team? Apply today We look forward to meeting you.

The Role

This Engineering Technician II role is focused on supporting the hands-on execution of metal additive manufacturing processes in a production environment. The technician will be responsible for operating advanced 3D printing equipment, conducting part removal, post processing, assisting with machine maintenance and improvements, troubleshooting, and quality inspections. Working closely with engineering and senior technicians, this role helps ensure smooth day-to-day operations while also contributing to the ramp up of new machines and the ongoing improvement of production workflows. The ETII will play an active role in helping us establish procedures and ensuring readiness for sustained full-scale production. The Technician will receive focused training on both Wire Arc Directed Energy Deposition (DED) and Laser Powder Bed Fusion (LPBF) systems and will work toward gaining qualifications to run builds for a range of alloys. This role offers opportunities for continued technical growth and is best suited for someone comfortable in a hands-on collaborative environment where attention to detail is critical.

Preferred Qualifications

• College diploma or apprenticeships in machining or manufacturing.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Experience in running AM equipment, laser powder bed fusion machines, and Wire DED machines

Tasks

• Day-to-day AM machine support, post processing equipment operation, and maintenance.
• Responsible for managing inventory and waste.
• Assess AM part candidates for manufacturability, design optimization and model modification potential.
• Working with Engineering drawings, understanding GD&T, and creating technical reports.
• Responsible for quality assurance including but not limited to 1) quality documentation and control plan 2) in-process inspection 3) dimensional inspection with basic inspection tools, metrology scanning and CMM
• Continuous process improvement for efficient and repeatable part production, working to develop process in the direction of full production of AM parts.
• Support removal and surface preparation.
• Maintain and promote a positive and safe work environment.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Knowledge in basic principle of laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) and other AM technologies is preferred.
• Ability to understand and follow procedures and industrial standards.
• Skills in metrology.
• Knowledge in quality inspection.
• Exhibits proficient technical writing skills.
• Strong ability to plan, prioritize and organize multiple tasks.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving ability, high level of self-motivation.
• Attention to details is critical.

Provides technical support to engineers on a variety of technical tasks. Gathers, maintains, formats, compiles, and manipulates technical data, such as laboratory or material test results and engineering design changes. Produces engineering documentation, reports, drawings (flow charts, block diagrams, and schematics). Performs detailed mathematical calculations using established formulas; preliminary analyses of data where guidelines are provided in such areas as trajectory adequacy, model dimensional consistency; and quantitative judgments concerning technical data. Uses personal computer in performance of analyses and development of documentation/reports. May conduct tests and record data to assist with engineering evaluation or analysis.

- Day-to-day AM machine support, post processing equipment operation, and maintenance.
- Responsible for managing inventory and waste.
- Assess AM part candidates for manufacturability, design optimization and model modification potential.
- Working with Engineering drawings, understanding GD&T, and creating technical reports.
- Responsible for quality assurance including but not limited to 1) quality documentation and control plan 2) in-process inspection 3) dimensional inspection with basic inspection tools, metrology scanning and CMM
- Continuous process improvement for efficient and repeatable part production, working to develop process in the direction of full production of AM parts.
- Support removal and surface preparation.
- Maintain and promote a positive and safe work environment.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:
- Knowledge in basic principle of laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) and other AM technologies is preferred.
- Ability to understand and follow procedures and industrial standards.
- Skills in metrology.
- Knowledge in quality inspection.
- Exhibits proficient technical writing skills.
- Strong ability to plan, prioritize and organize multiple tasks.
- Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving ability, high level of self-motivation.
- Attention to details is critical.

Associate's Degree and 1 years of relevant experience

One of the following may be used as equivalent to Associate's Degree to meet minimum qualifications:

• NNS Apprentice School graduate
• Navy Nuclear Power School (NNPS) graduate
• High School/GED and 2 years of related Manufacturing, Shipbuilding, Trades, Military experience
• High School/GED and 4 years of non-related Manufacturing, Shipbuilding, Trades, Military experience

- College diploma or apprenticeships in machining or manufacturing.
- Minimum 1 year of experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
- Experience in running AM equipment, laser powder bed fusion machines, Wire DED machines, and handling metal powder is preferred.

Why HII

We build the world's most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. HII's diverse workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.

Recognized as one of America's top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people's safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you'll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.

Working at HII is more than a job - it's an opportunity to build a future. We offer comprehensive benefits including: medical, prescription drug, dental and vision plan choices, on-site health centers, tele-medicine, wellness resources, employee assistance programs, savings plan options (401K), financial education and planning tools, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships, and more. Some benefits may vary depending on your specific division or work location. 

Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. U.S. Citizenship may be required for certain positions.

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