Propulsion Technician (Raptor Printer Automation & Controls)
Core
Fabricate, assemble, and commission 3D printers and their subsystems for in-house additive manufacturing.
Role type
Propulsion Technician (Automation & Controls)
Builds
In-house additive manufacturing printers and subsystems
Domain
Aerospace manufacturing / Industrial automation
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
electrical wiring, panel building, cable management, industrial component termination, PLC programming/troubleshooting, I/O, basic controls logic, reading electrical schematics, commissioning electrical/automation systems, using laser trackers/articulated arms/CMMs, interpreting mechanical/engineering drawings and GD&T, lifting and rigging heavy parts
Preferred skills
3+ years in professional manufacturing/production with emphasis on electrical systems, controls, or automation, experience with repetitive production tasks and innovative process development
Technologies
PLCs, HMIs, safety circuits, laser trackers, articulated arms, coordinate measuring machines (CMMs)
Responsibilities
Fabricate, assemble, and commission 3D printers and subsystems; troubleshoot and maintain electrical/automation systems on production equipment; interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and control drawings; read mechanical and engineering drawings to interpret tolerances; perform physical tasks including lifting, rigging, and preparing for heavy crane operations
Seniority
Entry to Mid-level, hands-on IC