Mechanical Engineering Technician

Position Title: Mechanical Engineering Technician

Position Type: Full-time

Position Overview: Advanced Magnet Lab, Inc. (AML), a high-tech company located in Melbourne, FL, is seeking a mechanical engineering technician to support the science and engineering team with the development of processes and products.

The position will start as part-time and could evolve into full-time with supporting other areas of the business. AML has two principal business units: (1) the development and manufacturing of permanent magnets for motors, and generators, and (2) superconducting systems, including low-temperature and high-temperature electro-magnets, superconducting bearings, and superconducting motors and generators.

This individual should be highly skilled mechanically with a strong interest in learning new processes and developing technologies into consistent and repeatable prototypes and products. An interest in being in and contributing to an entrepreneurial and fast-paced learning environment is critical to success of candidate.

Compensation: Competitive base salary plus benefits. depending on level of experience.

Location: 1604 S Harbor City Blvd Melbourne, FL 32901 (work may take place at second location in West Melbourne, FL from time to time – 10 minutes from address above).

Qualifications:

• The ideal candidate will have a variety of both manufacturing and research and development experience in a faster-pace environment.
• Associates degree or postsecondary certificate in related discipline required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 5 + years’ of related experience required.
• Thorough understanding of products and equipment used in manufacturing.
• Knowledge of manual machining practices preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• A willingness to help and fill in wherever needed.
• Must be a United States citizen.

Responsibilities:

• Work within a multi-disciplinary team of scientists, engineers, and technicians to support both manufacturing and research and development efforts.
• Ensure quality and consistency in production processes by assessing, modifying, and/or calibrating equipment, including data collection and analysis. Candidate would work with science and engineering team to support analysis work.
• Identifies, troubleshoots, and resolves issues with equipment, devices, or products; uses precision instruments such as calipers, micrometers, and gauges to make adjustments.
• Gathers and arranges materials.
• Assists engineers with tasks related to development, construction, and evaluation of prototypes, new products, operations, and/or procedures.
• Drafts and maintains production logs, inventories, documentation, and reports including those outlining procedures, batch records, inventory, productivity, changeover, and progress.
• Ensures compliance with health and safety laws, regulations, and best practices.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Non-technical Skills and Experience:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with proven ability to clearly communicate with engineering, technical support, sales, and management.
• Attention to detail and self-motivation with a commitment to safety and quality within an organization requiring significant attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills, with proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work around strong magnetic fields.
• Prolonged periods of standing in facility and at times, sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.
• Manual dexterity to evaluate, install, and modify equipment.

Full-Time Benefits:

• Health insurance and dental insurance (100% company paid, including dependents).
• Personal time and vacation
• Eligible to participate in employee incentive programs, such as stock options.

Advanced Magnet Lab, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.