Process Technician

Job ID: 114540

Location: Bolingbrook IL

Schedule: 9/80

The Electro Optical Infrared Systems (EOIS) line of business within DRS has locations in Dallas and Austin, TX, Melbourne, FL, and Cypress, CA. EOIS develops, manufactures, and supports infrared and electro-optical solutions for soldiers, ground vehicles and airborne platforms. We offer an exciting and challenging work environment, a competitive salary and benefits package, and a business culture that rewards performance.

Employing the world’s brightest. Supporting the world’s bravest.

Job Summary

As a leading supplier of infrared (IR) imaging, DRS NIS – Illinois is seeking a process technician who will join the crystal growth team and be primarly responsible for maintaining and operating process equipment, preparing wafers and holders, inspecting and handling parts according to product specific requirements. Other technical support tasks in the manufacturing facility and administrative support tasks will be required

Job Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain material growth reactors and other process equipment to produce materials meeting defined specifications and quality standards

• Provide technical support to technicians, scientists, and other engineers on components, devices, material, products, processes and/or equipment

• Assist in training new team members

• Interface with other team members to assure efficient flow of information and materials

• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Education: Associate’s degree

• Experience: 2+ years or equivalent combination of education and experience

(These represent the minimum years of experience and education required)

• Interpret and follow written documents such as SOPs and safety rules

• Good communicatiton skills (oral and written)

• Work under minimal supervision and provide guidance to other technicians

• Ability to coordinate several activities at the same time, and to reprioritize in response to changing operational conditions

• Ability to handle small delicate components

• Ability to handle hazardous chemicals

DESIRED SKILLS

• Work from engineering specifications, operation sheets, wiring and assembly drawings, and sketches

• Experienced in the use of various computer applications, including Access, Excel, Word and Powerpoint.

• Test, inspect, and repair electronic, optical or mechanical assemblies

• Soldering, wire bonding, and/or machine tool experience are a plus

U.S. Citizenship required. This position requires an active DOD security clearance or the ability to obtain such clearance within a reasonable time after commencement of employment.

Taking care of our people is a top priority at Leonardo DRS. We are proud to offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a company contribution to a health savings account, telemedicine, life and disability insurance, legal insurance, and a 401(k) savings plan. We champion wellness programs that focus on physical, emotional, and financial well-being. We develop our talent by offering programs and activities to support career-growth, professional development, and skill enhancement. And we understand there is more to life than work, and the importance of offering flexible work schedules with our 9/80 program, competitive vacation, health/emergency leave, paid parental leave, and community service hours.

*Some employees are eligible for limited benefits only

Leonardo DRS, Inc. and its subsidiaries provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.