Company Overview
Teledyne Brown Engineering, Inc. is an industry leader in engineered systems and advanced manufacturing. The Company provides full-spectrum systems engineering, integration, manufacturing, and lifecycle sustainment solutions to the marine, aviation, aerospace, and defense, energy, and environment markets. Teledyne Brown has expertise in systems integration, technology development, hardware design, prototype development, system test and evaluation, advanced manufacturing, performance-based logistics solutions, and operations and maintenance
Position Summary and Responsibilities
Summary
Responsible for technical functions in support of engineering activities such as design, test, checkout, modification, fabrication and assembly of prototype electro-mechanical systems, experimental design circuitry or specialized test equipment. Applications may include analog, digital and/or video circuits and logic systems. Will apply principles and theories of electronics, electrical circuitry, engineering mathematics, electronic and electrical testing, and physics, as applicable. Conducts engineering tests and detailed experimental testing to collect design data or assist in research work. Performs operational test and fault isolation on systems and equipment. Assists in determining methods or actions to remedy malfunctions. Assists in the design, construction, test and check-out of test equipment. Utilize manufacturing test, development or diagnostic equipment such as oscilloscopes, VOD, DVM, signal generators and specialized test apparatus.
Essential Duties and Responsibilitiesinclude the following, but not limited to:
Discusses layout and assembly procedures and problems with Engineers or management and draws sketches to clarify design details and functional criteria of electronic units.
Recommends changes in circuitry or installation specifications to simplify assembly and maintenance.
Works from schematics, diagrams, written and verbal descriptions, layouts or defined plans to perform testing, checkout and trouble-shooting functions.
Sets up standard test apparatus or devises to conduct functional, operational, environmental, and life tests to evaluate performance and reliability of prototype or production model.
Analyzes and interprets test data.
Adjusts, calibrates, aligns, and modifies circuitry and components and records effects on unit performance.
May write technical reports and develops charts, graphs, and schematics to describe and illustrate system's operating characteristics, malfunctions, deviations from design specifications, and functional limitations.
Checks functioning of newly installed equipment to evaluate system performance under actual operating conditions.
Read blueprints, wiring diagrams, schematic drawings, or engineering instructions for assembling electronics units, applying knowledge of electronic theory and components.
Perform preventative maintenance or calibration of equipment or systems.
Adjust or replace defective or improperly functioning circuitry or electronics components, using hand tools or soldering iron.
Identify and resolve equipment malfunctions, working with external and/or internal sources as necessary to procure replacement parts.
May maintain system logs or manuals to document testing or operation of equipment.
Provide user applications or engineering support or recommendations for new or existing equipment with regard to installation, upgrades, or enhancements.
Provide customer support and education, working with users to identify needs, determine sources of problems, or to provide information on product use.
Competencies
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
Oral/Written Communication – Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Records data; Writes clearly and informatively; Able to read and interpret written information.
Teamwork – Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Supports everyone’s efforts to succeed.
Ethics – Treats people with respect; Works with integrity and ethically.
Organizational Support – Follows policies and procedures; Supports organization’s goals and values.
Planning/Organizing – Uses time efficiently.
Professionalism – Approaches other in a tactful manner; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
Quantity – Meets productivity standards; Completes work in a timely manner; Strives to increase productivity.
Safety and Security – Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and material properly.
Adaptability – Adapts to changes in the work environment.
Dependability – Follows instructions, responds to management direction.
Attendance/Punctuality – Is consistently at work and on time.
Initiative – Asks for and offers help when needed.
Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Control Precision — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.
Manual Dexterity — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
Technical Skills - Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills, as applicable; Shares expertise with other
Qualifications
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty 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 and/orExperience
Vocational or Technical Certificate or some college level courses in related field, minimum of 10 years of experience, and/or equivalent combination of education and experience in a directly related field.
Mathematical Skills
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Language Skills
Ability to read and comprehend work and safety instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
Other Skills and Abilities
Basic Knowledge of ISO and/or AS9100
Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing/6 Sigma/Kaizen
Knowledge of specific software (design, analysis, ERP…)
Other Qualifications
Active Government Security Clearance
US Citizenship with ability to attain/maintain government security clearance.
