Aerolab is seeking a qualified candidate to fill a Mechanical Shop Technician position. The position is full-time. The candidate will be a member of a team responsible for installing, servicing and maintaining wind tunnels all over the world. Candidate will travel to various job sites, domestic and international, to install and commission educational & research wind tunnels for customers around the world.

Duties and Responsibilities

The candidate is expected to perform the following routine functions:

·         Collaborate with engineers and general contractors to install and service wind tunnels 

·         Travel to customer sites to install and commission research wind tunnels

·         Provide technical support to customers on how to operate the wind tunnels

·         Coordinate with the company’s mechanical engineers for structural analysis and FEA when required

·         Have the ability to work with various groups of people with a broad level of technical skills

Required Skills

·         Strong knowledge of sheet metal design and fabrication

·         Basic knowledge of design for CNC machining

·         Experience in design of machinery components and systems would be a plus

·         Familiarity with motion control systems is strongly preferred

·         Experience in computer aided drafting techniques and standard engineering practices

·         Familiarity with engineering terminology

·         Proficient in use of Microsoft Office and Word Processing software

·         Good time management skills, high work ethics

·         Positive contributor to team participation

·         Focused, methodical with good analytical skills

·         Familiarity with machine shop practices and associated equipment is a plus

·         Ability to handle multiple activities to meet target dates

·         Able to read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence, and memos

·         Good communication skills and ability to work in teams

Location and Travel

·         The position is based at Aerolab’s main facility in Jessup MD

·         Travel is expected up to 50% of the time; may occassionally include international travel