Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians

Duration: 12 Months (Contract to hire)

Total Number of openings: 2 Openings

Shift Timing: 1st Shift and 2nd Shift

Job Description:

• The Manufacturing Operations Technician provides hands-on technical support to manufacturing operations by troubleshooting equipment and hardware issues, supporting testing and calibration, and improving manufacturing processes, fixtures, and work instructions.
• This role works closely with Operations, Engineering, Quality, and other support teams to resolve production issues, maintain product quality, and support safe, reliable manufacturing.
• Relevant qualifications may be gained through technical education, formal training, military service, apprenticeship, or hands-on experience, subject to job-level requirements.

 Key Responsibilities include:

• Provide daily technical support to manufacturing operations by troubleshooting production issues and performing or supporting testing, calibration, inspection, adjustment, repair, and modification of electronic, optical, electro-optical, mechanical, and electromechanical hardware, test equipment, and fixtures.
• Work with Engineering and Quality to investigate non-conformances, identify root causes, support material reviews, and implement approved corrective actions.
• Interpret technical drawings, schematics, specifications, test procedures, and work instructions; document troubleshooting activities, test results, and corrective actions; and support the review and disposition of Quality Notifications (QNs) in accordance with established procedures.
• Support the development and improvement of test procedures, work instructions, fixtures, and manufacturing methods.
• Provide technical guidance and job-specific training to production employees when qualified and assigned.
• Identify equipment maintenance and calibration needs and coordinate appropriate follow-up with the responsible support teams.
• Use manufacturing systems, databases, and test equipment to record information, review results, and support production decisions.
• Follow applicable safety, quality, configuration-management, export-control, and program-specific requirements.

 Qualifications - Must Have:

• Typically requires an AA/AS degree (or other 2-year post high school training) with a minimum of 6 years relevant experience
• Hands-on troubleshooting experience with manufacturing equipment, electronics, electromechanical hardware, test equipment, or a related technical field.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, specifications, and work instructions relevant to assigned tasks.
• Ability to follow established procedures, identify and report problems, document results accurately, and communicate technical issues clearly.
• Ability to work effectively with Operations, Engineering, Quality, and other support teams while maintaining attention to detail and product quality.
• Ability to meet applicable U.S. person, export-control, security, and program-access requirements for the position.

 Qualifications - Preferred:

• Associate degree in electronics, electrical, mechanical, electromechanical technology, or a related technical discipline.
• Three or more years of relevant experience in manufacturing, maintenance, testing, repair, or technical support.
• Experience troubleshooting electronic, optical, electro-optical, mechanical, or electromechanical hardware.
• Experience with calibration, test equipment, equipment maintenance, fixtures, hardware modification, or component-level troubleshooting.
• Experience supporting non-conformance investigations, material reviews, root-cause analysis, or corrective actions.
• Experience developing or updating technical documentation, work instructions, test procedures, or troubleshooting guides.
• Familiarity with manufacturing databases, production systems, electronic test equipment, or technical asset-management systems.
• Experience using SAP or a similar ERP system for production tracking, material movement, inventory management, or work-order transactions.

22nd Century Technologies, Inc. (TSCTI) is one of the fastest-growing IT Services Integrators and Workforce Solutions providers in the United States. Founded in 1997, TSCTI is a Certified National Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) with a workforce of 6,000 professionals, including 600 Cybersecurity Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), delivering mission-critical solutions across all 50 U.S. states, Canada, and Mexico.

Headquartered in Princeton, NJ, and McLean, VA, with 14 regional offices nationwide, TSCTI provides comprehensive solutions in Digital Transformation, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Cybersecurity, Cloud Computing, IT Infrastructure, Enterprise Modernization, DevSecOps, Managed Services, Workforce Solutions, and Healthcare Staffing. We are a trusted partner to Federal, State, Local, Education (SLED), Healthcare, and Commercial organizations, delivering innovative technology and talent solutions that enable our clients to achieve their strategic objectives.

As one of the nation's leading Healthcare Workforce Solutions providers, TSCTI supports federal healthcare systems, Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Centers, state and local healthcare agencies, hospitals, clinics, laboratories, long-term care facilities, and commercial healthcare organizations. We recruit and place highly qualified healthcare professionals across a wide range of specialties, including physicians, advanced practice providers, registered nurses, allied health professionals, behavioral health specialists, laboratory personnel, pharmacy professionals, and healthcare administrative staff. Our healthcare solutions ensure continuity of care while maintaining the highest standards of clinical excellence and regulatory compliance.

With a strong commitment to quality and compliance, TSCTI operates through CMMI Level 3 (Development & Services) and ISO 9001, ISO 20000, and ISO 27001 certified processes, ensuring consistent service excellence, operational maturity, and information security. Today, we proudly support 14 of the 15 Federal Executive Departments, 37 Federal agencies, 50 State governments, 115 Local agencies, 37 School Districts, numerous healthcare organizations, and 80 Fortune 500 and commercial clients.

TSCTI has earned numerous industry recognitions, including being named among Forbes America's Best Large Employers, Forbes Best Employers for Veterans, Forbes Best Employers for Tech Workers, Newsweek's America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity, and a 13-time Inc. 5000 honoree. The company has also been recognized by the Washington Business Journal as one of the Best Places to Work and continues to expand its capabilities through strategic innovation, acquisitions, and investments in emerging technologies.

At TSCTI, our people are our greatest strength. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, collaborative, and growth-oriented workplace where innovation thrives and careers flourish. Whether delivering cutting-edge technology solutions or connecting exceptional talent with meaningful careers, we consistently exceed our clients' expectations while empowering our employees to succeed.

Equal Opportunity Employer

22nd Century Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.