Research and Development Engineering Technician

**Research and Development Engineering Technician** The Research and Development (R&D) Engineering Technician will be responsible for manufacturing and assembling test articles and other duties as assigned by Research and Development Management. This job will require the ability to collaborate with cross functional teams while aiding and promoting Research and Development efforts to further future opportunities for the organization while facilitating continuous improvement in current processes. **Primary Duties & Responsibilities:** • Provide technical support to R&D Engineering team and Production team ▪ Job duties include but are not limited to layup prepreg composite parts, waterjet operations, limited lathe operations, facilitate material and coupon transportation, locate and track Vehicle R&D materials and coupons in various LTC facilities. **Qualifications and Skills:** • Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills • Strong technical acumen required including an in-depth understanding of manufacturing ▪ Ability to read and interpret drawings ▪ Build prototypes, tooling, etc. with limited direction ▪ Experience with composites (preferred) • Ability to work independently and as part of a team ▪ Must be self-motivated and able to be successful with limited supervision ▪ Mentally flexible with the ability to adapt to changing priorities • Ability to follow written and verbal, multi-step instructions, and communicate questions and suggestions to peers, supervisors and other LTC personnel. • Computer skills ▪ Basic knowledge of SyteLine (Preferred) ▪ Creating and Tracking Work Orders, issuing material ▪ Basic CAD based modeling, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, etc. (Preferred) ▪ Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PPT, Outlook) • Physical Demands ▪ Hand / Finger dexterity ▪ Visual acuity ▪ Ability to lift/carry/push/pull heavy materials up to 50 lbs. ▪ Ability to stand for extended periods of time **Hourly Position** All offers of employment at Leading Technology Composites are contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background check and a pre-employment drug screening. These checks will be conducted in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. Refusal to submit to testing, failure to complete testing within provided deadline, or a verified positive drug result for unauthorized substances, will disqualify a candidate from further consideration for employment. ITAR NOTICE: Access to our facility (and, therefore, employment) is restricted under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR) to U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents of the United States and properly licensed foreign persons. Applicants receiving a conditional offer of employment will be required to provide information to determine whether they are subject to these regulations and, if so, to assess their country of chargeability for export control purposes. EEO NOTICE: Leading Technology Composites is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.