Controls Eng Technician II (Field Service Representative)

Summary

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems is seeking a Controls Engineering Technician II to support its field service engineering team for Active Protection Systems. The role provides hands-on technical support for installing, testing, troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining APS kits on military vehicles and platforms while coordinating with customers, suppliers, contractors, and other stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Supports the engineering design and development of electrical control and automation systems and devices
• Provides setup, configuration, troubleshooting and repair of electrical control systems and prototypes
• Assists with testing of systems, devices, and instruments
• Documents testing procedures, and measures and records performance results following established methods
• Maintains the inventory of supplies and tools used for testing and maintenance
• Conduct diagnostic testing, identify system faults, and provide appropriate remedial actions in the field
• Installs and calibrate various production system platforms to ensure proper functioning
• Engage directly with customers, suppliers, contractors, and other stakeholders involved in projects

Skills

• Ability to obtain a Security Clearance is required
• Requires basic skills in an analytical or scientific method or operational process
• Works within clearly defined standard operating procedures and/or scientific methods and adheres to quality guidelines
• Works with close supervision
• Performs manual tasks according to established procedures
• Required education and experience: Vocational/Technical Training Degree and 1-2 years' experience OR Equivalent Combination of Relevant Education &/or Experience
• Knowledge, skills & abilities: Electronic Equipment Installation. Engineering Support. Laboratory Supply Management. Performance Analysis. Technical Troubleshooting. Testing Result Reporting. Control Systems. Electro-Mechanical Components/Instruments. Test Documentation. Equipment Repairs. Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE) Software
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position at a desk and/or computer for extended periods of time
• Requires regular movement throughout GD-OTS facilities
• May need to stand for long periods of time
• Work may require employee to work inside and outside with exposure to changing climate and/or operate machinery
• May be requested to work a different shift
• This position is Safety-Sensitive
• Must be willing to work outside normal business hours as required
• More than 50% travel likely
• Preferred education and experience: Associate's Degree
• Discipline/Major: Technical training preferred

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Ability to obtain a Security Clearance is required
• Requires basic skills in an analytical or scientific method or operational process
• Works within clearly defined standard operating procedures and/or scientific methods and adheres to quality guidelines
• Works with close supervision
• Performs manual tasks according to established procedures
• Required education and experience: Vocational/Technical Training Degree and 1-2 years' experience OR Equivalent Combination of Relevant Education &/or Experience
• Knowledge, skills & abilities: Electronic Equipment Installation. Engineering Support. Laboratory Supply Management. Performance Analysis. Technical Troubleshooting. Testing Result Reporting. Control Systems. Electro-Mechanical Components/Instruments. Test Documentation. Equipment Repairs. Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE) Software
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position at a desk and/or computer for extended periods of time
• Requires regular movement throughout GD-OTS facilities
• May need to stand for long periods of time
• Work may require employee to work inside and outside with exposure to changing climate and/or operate machinery
• May be requested to work a different shift
• This position is Safety-Sensitive
• Must be willing to work outside normal business hours as required
• More than 50% travel likely

Nice to Haves

• Preferred education and experience: Associate's Degree
• Discipline/Major: Technical training preferred

Benefits

• Robust total rewards package
• Healthcare benefits
• Wellness benefits
• Retirement benefits
• Work/life benefits
• Career development programs
• Recognition programs
• Hired applicant may be eligible to participate in the Company’s Gain Sharing Program.
• Remote position