UNION · 2 days ago
Engineering Technician
Dallas, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid, Senior Level
$65K/yr - $95K/yr
1+ years expUnion Technologies is dedicated to restoring America’s industrial strength through advanced robotics and manufacturing. As a Mechanical Engineering Technician, you will drive OEE gains on defense-critical production lines and support Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT).
Defense & Space
Responsibilities
Run and support Kaizen events that improve Availability, First-Pass Yield, and Throughput
Work with engineers to identify and remove bottlenecks on the line and document durable countermeasures
Design, build, and fit simple fixtures and production aids; use shop tools and basic fabrication as needed
Use internal tools to diagnose product and equipment issues, perform root cause analysis, and communicate corrective actions
Draft and update Manufacturing Instructions and assist with training operators and other technicians
Pull and analyze production data to spot patterns and propose solutions using Excel and, where helpful, Python, SQL, Minitab, or JMP
Support FAT/SAT mechanically: instrument stations, run acceptance tests, log results in MES, and help release equipment to production
Perform precision metrology and basic preventive maintenance to protect rate and quality
Qualification
Required
Tech I: 1–2+ years mechanical assembly/maintenance/prototyping
Tech II: 3–5+ years owning setups, alignments, PMs, and quality checks
Tech III (Lead): 6+ years, cross-trade troubleshooting and mentoring
Core skills: Read prints & GD&T; precision assembly to tolerance; shop math; hand/power tools; basic mill/lathe/drill; hydraulics/pneumatics fundamentals; create clear notes/SWIs
Tempo: Demonstrated ability to meet rate and quality targets under time pressure while following SWIs and safety rules
Hands-on experience with hand and power tools and mechanical assembly, including fasteners, fits, torque methods, and alignment
Working knowledge of pneumatics and hydraulics; basic electro-mechanical skills are a plus (low-voltage sensors, harness repair, DMM use)
Ability to read prints, GD&T, and schematics; comfortable interpreting 3D CAD
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and comfort using data tools to support decisions
Clear written and verbal communication; willingness to follow and improve SWIs and safety procedures (LOTO, cranes/rigging, forklifts)
Ability to travel, including internationally during early equipment builds and SAT, as needed
Preferred
CAD literacy for simple fixture edits (SolidWorks or similar); ability to interpret 3D models
Exposure to PLC/VFD basics (status reads, alarm ack), sensors, and I/O checks (controls team will own programming)
Experience with heat treat/thermal processes, hardness checks, and distortion control (nice to have for our parts)
CMMS/MES and basic SPC; root-cause tools (5-Why, Ishikawa)
Certifications: Forklift, overhead crane/rigging, OSHA-10; able to qualify for U.S. export-control programs if required by contract
Benefits
For those who move quickly, additional incentives may be available.
Company
UNION
For nearly a century, our National Security industrial base has been stagnant, plagued by a lack of innovation and widespread sophistication.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase