Engineering Technician III, C at Bowhead / UIC Technical Services

Bowhead is seeking a Engineering Technician to support the Army Research Laboratory (ARL) on Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG).

• Support the preparation of metallic powders for consolidation, such as loading hot isostatic press (HIP) cans, equal channel angular extrusion (ECAE) blanks, and spark plasma sintering (SPS) dies using a glove box under a controlled atmosphere
• Setup, operate, and maintain TIG, MIG, and/or gas welding systems; setup, operate, and maintain a HIP, ECAE system, and SPS system to achieve desired microstructure evolution and material properties
• Conduct post-processing annealing treatments
• Assist in HIP can and SPS die design for improved consolidation, which may involve use of a coordinate measuring machine;
• In addition, the technician will be expected to communicate clearly and proactively with team members, follow all safety protocols, and contribute to the development of quality assurance protocols.

• Associate’s degree in engineering technology, materials science, or related fields
• Proficiency in welding using TIG, MIG, and gas welding systems
• Experience with high-temperature furnaces
• Proficient use of Office 365 applications for data entry, documentation, and basic data analysis
• Ability to work in a team environment with strong communication skills, organizational skills, and attention to detail.
• Must maintain certification/license to operate Bowhead and Government vehicles

Desired Skills:

• Experience with hot isostatic press, spark plasma sintering, and equal channel angular extrusion systems.
• Experience with laser systems and coordinate measurement machines
• Experience with data analysis
• Experience with technical writing
• Electrical worker, as defined by ARL and APG Safety.

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to obtain a security clearance at the Secret level.  US Citizenship is a requirement for Secret clearance at this location.

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds repetitively
• Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time
• Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically

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