Engineering Technician

Kronos has a long history of avionics engineering working with some of the largest aircraft integrators in the world. We always provide our partners with 100% customers satisfaction and on time delivery. If you are excited about working for a company that takes its job seriously and does not cut corners you will have a home with Kronos.

US Citizen Only

Pay Rate: $40/hr

Onsite

Top Must Have Skills (in no order, would be nice to have any combination of 3 out of the 5):

• Ability to configure laboratory test systems using CF, KF, NPT, and VCR fittings for vacuum and gas-handling setups
• Ability to wire assemblies and create test cables
• Proficiency with equipment such as multimeters, signal generator, oscilloscopes, Lakeshores (temperature measurement), vacuum pumps, and vacuum gauges
• Ability to successfully troubleshoot problems or perform routine maintenance on equipment, such as compressors, scroll vacuum pumps, and turbomolecular vacuum pumps
• Ability to comfortably work on chilled water systems or liquefied gas systems

Key Responsibilities:
•Independently performs electrical and mechanical assembly of prototype systems and processes.
•Assists senior technicians, engineers, and scientists in the execution of project milestones and deliverables.
•Assists in documentation of existing systems and processes.
•Responsible for general lab maintenance and organization, engages in 5S events.

Prioritized Skillsets:
• Practical, hands-on experience working with vacuum systems, particularly experience configuring laboratory test systems using CF, KF, NPT, and VCR fittings for vacuum and gas-handling setups.
• Experience with wiring assemblies and creating test cables 
• Experience with chilled water systems and liquefied gas systems
• Experience with equipment such as multimeters, signal generator, oscilloscopes, Lakeshores (temperature measurement), vacuum pumps, and vacuum gauges 
• Experience working with troubleshooting problems or performing routine maintenance on equipment, such as compressors, scroll vacuum pumps, and turbomolecular vacuum pumps
• Experience with chilled water systems and liquefied gas systems.

Additional nice-to-haves:
• Experience working in an R&D setting 
• Experience writing and developing SOP documentation.
• Experience with LabVIEW and/or Python
• Experience troubleshooting DR systems 
• Good interpersonal skills with ability to work effectively with other individuals in a team or project setting. 
• Individuals who are self-motivated and able to work with little supervision, who consistently take the initiative to get things done, do things before being asked by others or forced to by events.
• Ability to consistently make timely decisions even in the face of complexity, balancing systematic analysis with decisiveness. Ability to consistently make timely decisions even in the face of complexity, balancing systematic analysis with decisiveness

Studies and records time, motion, methods, and speed to improve efficiency and establish a standard production rate in performance of maintenance, production, clerical, and other worker operations. Requires a high school degree or its equivalent with 4-6 years of experience in the field. Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of complicated tasks. May direct and lead the work of others. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.

Independently perform hands-on electrical and mechanical assembly of prototype systems, while also being expected to collaborate with senior technicians, engineers, and scientists in the execution of project milestones and deliverables. Possess a strong safety mindset while operating or troubleshooting cryogenic and electromagnetic equipment, and assist in the documentation of the processes involved with operating said equipment. General lab maintenance, including 5S, is expected.

Kronos always provides our partners with 100% customer satisfaction and on time delivery. If you are excited about working for a company that takes its job seriously and does not cut corners you will have a home with Kronos.