Project Engineering Technician Part time

Company Overview

Steward Advanced Materials, established in 1876, is a privately owned company that specializes in producing a wide range of soft magnetic materials and alloys. Our innovative products, including radar absorbing materials for the defense industry, are crafted with precision to meet the highest engineering standards.

General Summary

Primarily responsible for technical support in the research, development, and implementation of new process concepts, improvements to existing process equipment, and associated facilities. The employee will communicate with resources both internal and external to identify and recommend equipment best suited for process goals then oversee the necessary resources to implement these processes. Engage in technical communication within the team, and communicate progress and/or needed support to the Facilities Manager. The ideal candidate for this position would be interested in developing the skillset of an engineering technician.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Responsible for performing job duties in a safe and conscientious manner, following all procedures, programs, and policies established and calling attention to any unsafe acts observed in the work of others.

2. Performs duties and responsibilities while exhibiting company vision statement and quality policy.

3. Capable of working in a team dynamic, supervised or unsupervised.

4. Maintain a clean work environment.

5. Good time management and organizational skills with attention to detail.

6. Ability to research and identify equipment or components that best suit process/facility needs.

7. Ability to read and understand technical information including drawings and component specifications.

8. Ability to communicate technical information including verbal, written and illustrative.

9. Ability to create technical drawings of components, and plant layout drawings to determine scale of process equipment.

10. Perform mechanical tasks associated with proof of concepts and installation of equipment.

11. Ability to communicate and provide direction to contracted resources.

12. Perform other work as assigned.

Education and Experience

1. Ideal for someone seeking an engineer degree.

2. Part-time up to 30 hours a week.

3. Strong mechanical acumen. Work history including mechanical work is a plus

4. General knowledge of plumbing, hydraulics, pneumatics, heating and cooling, HVAC, and electrical systems.

5. Basic knowledge of automated controls and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) is a plus.

6. Experience and/or coursework with CAD software. 3D modeling a plus, but not required.

7. U.S. Citizenship.

8. PC experience; ability to use Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and Power Point.

9. Capable of safe operation of forklift and scissor lift.

10. Valid driver’s license required.

11. Ability to lift 50 lbs. on occasion without assistance.

12. Ability to climb up and down ladders on occasion.

13. Ability to hear alarms and sound of operating machinery.

If you are ready to take on exciting challenges in a dynamic environment, we invite you to apply for the Project Engineer position at Steward Advanced Materials and help us shape the future of advanced materials!

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $20.00 - $23.00 per hour

Expected hours: 10 – 30 per week

Work Location: In person