Sr. Lead Manufacturing Technician

Job ID: 110431

The Leonardo DRS Naval Power Systems business is a trusted provider of innovative naval gas and hybrid power systems, control technology and support solutions for the U.S. Navy and navies around the world.

Naval Power Systems’ commitment to and investment in our people, products, and customers is the foundation of who we are. We offer a competitive Total Rewards package, generous time off, and a fun and flexible working environment. Some of our great benefits include: comprehensive medical/dental/vision programs, a 9/80 work schedule allowing for every other Friday off (!), a 401(k) plan with immediate vesting and an attractive company match, company paid Life & Disability Insurance, a Charitable Match Program & Paid Volunteer Time Off, a Paid Parental Leave program, an Employee Wellness Program, a Tuition Assistance Program, Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) promoting Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion, and so much more!

Job Summary

Join our Danbury, CT team as a Sr. Lead Manufacturing Technician (Technician 5). This role provides high level technical support to our Engineering staff on a variety of complex components, devices, material, products, processes, and equipment. Our ideal candidate will serve as a team lead and a trainer for junior level team members.

What You Will Do

• Work from complex wiring and assembly drawings, operation sheets, engineering specifications and sketches and running sheets of significant complexity
• Perform electro-mechanical assembly, disassembly, and rework some test and repair of various electronic products and mechanical assemblies Serve as the lead trainer of new team members
• Interpret and follow written documents such as SOPs and safety rules
• Ensure 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
• Diagnose cause of electrical, optical or mechanical malfunction or failure of operational equipment and performs preventative and corrective maintenance
• Modify a variety of complex electrical prototypes to correct functional deviations
  
  

Education & Experience Requirements

• Associate’s degree in a technical discipline or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Strong decision-making and leadership skills
• Experienced handling small delicate components, using ESD practices
• Soldering and wire bonding experience a plus
• Experienced in the use of various computer applications, including Access, Excel, and Labview.
• Candidates must be US citizens (no dual citizenship) and meet DRS security standards as imposed by DoD, including the issuance of any necessary security clearance by the US government within a reasonable time after commencement of employment
  
  

Leonardo DRS, Inc. and its subsidiaries and affiliates are equal opportunity employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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