Engineering Technician

Are you an Engineering Technician looking to join one of the top companies in the Aerospace and Defense industry?

Are you looking to further your career and grow?

Do you have experience in optical inspection?

If you answered yes to those three questions, then apply today!

Acara Solutions seeks highly qualified candidates to work onsite for our client in Rochester, NY. Interested?

Here's what you'd do:

• Performs a variety of duties in the electronic, mechanical, electromechanical, and optical areas.
• Assists in the design, construction, testing, and check-out of test equipment.
• Constructs, troubleshoots, calibrates, adjusts, tests, diagnoses, and maintains equipment, components, devices, or systems.
• Works from schematics, operating or repair manuals, engineering drawings, and written or verbal instructions.
• Work with complex machines or computer systems.
• Operates related equipment; conducts tests and reports data in prescribed format.
• Performs calibration and alignment checks, adjustments, modifications, and replacements as directed; prepares prescribed compounds and solutions.
• Developing support for individual contributors.
• Works under general supervision.
• Work is less structured within identified boundaries and procedures.
• Identifies problems and issues in straightforward situations.
• Works under general supervision.
• Less detailed instructions are provided, and moderate peer review is needed.
• Communicates with contacts typically within the department on matters that involve obtaining or providing information requiring explanation or interpretation to understand and reach an agreement.
• Follows established processes to complete tasks.
• Identifies problems and issues in straightforward situations.
• Escalates issues to the supervisor for resolution.
• Works to achieve operational targets within the job area, which has some impact on the overall achievement of results for the team.
• Work is somewhat limited in scope, typically on smaller, less structured task-related activities.
• Perform detailed manufacturing of precision optical components and assemblies to verify conformance to specifications and drawings.
• Conduct surface quality assessments using industry standards (MIL-PRF-13830B).
• Measure critical dimensions using micrometers, calipers, height gauges, and other precision instruments.
• Interpret drawings, specifications, and work instructions to validate manufacturing criteria.
• Document manufacturing results clearly and accurately.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and engineering teams to communicate quality issues and support root cause investigations.
• Assist in the development and improvement of manufacturing procedures and protocols.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and maintain a clean and organized work environment.
• Maintain manufacturing equipment and ensure calibration status is current.

Here's what you'll get:

Pay: $25.00 - $30.00/ hr

Hours: 40 hrs / Week (1^st shift)

Length: Temp to Direct (6 months)

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• A collaborative and innovative work environment.
• The chance to work with cutting-edge optical technologies and contribute to exciting projects

Sounds like a good fit?

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About Acara Solutions

Acara is a premier recruiting and workforce solutions provider-we help companies compete for talent. With a legacy of experience in various industries worldwide, we partner with clients, listen to their needs, and customize visionary talent solutions that drive desired business outcomes. We leverage decades of experience to deliver contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide.

Required Skills:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in optical inspection.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in using optical and mechanical measurement tools and equipment.
• Minimum 4 years of experience working with very fragile and precise assemblies.

Preferred Skills:

• Associate Degree in Engineering.
• Experience with ISO 9001 or other quality management systems.
• Familiarity with statistical process control (SPC) and other quality improvement methodologies.
• Knowledge of optical coatings, lens fabrication, and assembly processes.
• Good attention to detail and ability to perform precise and accurate inspections.
• Good understanding of optical principles and quality control processes.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good communication skills and the ability to document and report findings clearly.
• Able to communicate with engineers and other employees on the floor

Additional Information:

• Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check and a drug screen.
• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be needed to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the necessary employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
• Role may involve extended periods of sitting or standing.
• Work performed in a clean, climate-controlled inspection area.
• Under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), all employees assigned to this client must provide documentation verifying their status as a 'U.S. Person,' as defined in ITAR clause 120.15. A U.S. Person is a protected individual under the anti-discrimination provisions of U.S. immigration laws.

Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.

Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.