{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"8d1bf69a30179ecd9c21dde1","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/8d1bf69a30179ecd9c21dde1","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/8d1bf69a30179ecd9c21dde1","title":"Engineering Technician","description":"Engineering Technician, Armtec Defense Technologies\nArmtec Defense Technologies (Armtec) is an operating unit of the Transdigm Group (NYSE: TDG), an industry leader in aerospace and defense products and services. Armtec is comprised of three business units producing subcomponents for ordnance in Coachella, CA; decoy countermeasure flares in Camden AR; and radar countermeasure chaff in Lillington NC. At Armtec, we welcome skilled and enthusiastic people who share our determination and high standards to join us in our mission-critical work supporting the US and allied war-fighters who serve us all by defending democracy and protecting freedom. This position is staffed in Coachella, at Armtec’s world-class, sole-source production facility for felted fiber nitrocellulose combustible cartridge cases for medium and large caliber military ammunition; and pyrophoric payloads for training grenades.\nCompany Profile\nCompany: Armtec Defense Technologies is an operating unit of the TransDigm Group (NYSE: TDG).\nIndustry: Manufacturing Combustible Ordnance and Countermeasures\nJob Overview\nTitle: Engineering Technician\nJob Family: Engineering Technician\nReports to: Department Manager\nWorks with: mid-level managers and supervisors, employees\nLocation: Coachella, California\nType: Full-Time\nJob Summary\nThe Engineering Technician installs machinery and equipment in an industrial setting, performs machining operations, and oversees the work of outside contractors in various trades.\nPrimary Responsibilities\nPrototype and implement changes to equipment and facilities to improve performance and reliability.\nMachine, fabricate, and fasten materials using a diverse range of tools and equipment including welding equipment, lathes, mills, surface grinders, drill presses, CNC machines, and various hand tools.\nDocument equipment and facilities by taking measurements, operating 3D scanning equipment, and redlining drawings to maintain an accurate record of as-built status.\nOversee outside contractors to ensure that all work is performed according to Armtec's safety regulations.\nTrack, monitor, and manage workload and provide updates as needed to ensure timely completion of tasks.\nPerform pilot-scale production operations and provide feedback on effectiveness.\nCollaborate with engineers, designers, and technicians to implement and improve designs and processes.\nMaintain detailed records of experiments, results, procedures, and observations, and prepare technical reports.\nAssist engineers in developing, installing, and maintaining equipment, systems, or prototypes.\nBuild, calibrate, and test mechanical, electrical, or electronic components to ensure functionality.\nPrepare materials, reagents, and samples to meet quality standards.\nMaintain and improve cleanliness of work areas.\nConduct laboratory experiments, simulations, and tests to validate hypotheses or prototype performance.\nUse Management of Change (MOC) processes to review engineering changes for safety, quality, and production impacts.\nInstall equipment and tooling, ensuring that all work is done in compliance with safety standards.\nUphold the highest ethical standards, even when challenged from above.\nUnderstand and abide by Armtec's ethics and business conduct policies.\nPerform other related duties as required.\n\nQualifications\nA high school diploma or equivalent. Vocational training is a plus. Toolmaker experience preferred.\nAt least two years of proven work experience in an industrial setting.\nProficiency in fabrication and welding.\nFamiliarity with spreadsheet and word processor software.\nAbility to read technical drawings.\nStrong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.\nExcellent communication and interpersonal skills.\nAbility to manage workload and provide timely updates.\nAdherence to ethical and business conduct policies.\n\nWhat We Will Train\nOperation and maintenance of machine shop equipment.\nPlumbing\nElectrical installation of conduit and wire.\nPumps, steam systems, and compressed air systems.\nArmtec Competencies\nDemonstrate ability in the Armtec competencies as an employee: customer focus, ethics and values, problem solving, integrity and trust, functional/technical skills, listening, action-oriented, composure and values diversity.\nEducation & Professional Work Experience Requirements\nMust be authorized to work in the U.S.\nTo conform to U.S. export control regulations, applicant should be eligible for any required authorization from the U.S. Government.\nWork Hours\n4/10 workweek. Circumstances may require additional hours or varied schedule\nTo Apply\nPlease apply on-line on the Armtec Career Website, www.armtecdefense.com\nEqual Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.\nSalary Range: $27.19 – 36.49/Hourly\n\nBenefits\n\nMedical\nDental\nVision\nHealth Savings Account (HSA) with generous company contribution\nFlexible Spending Accounts (FSA - Medical & Dependent Care)\nLife and Accident Death and Dismemberment Insurance\nDisability Insurance\nParent Leave Pay\nEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)\nVacation\nSick Leave\nHolidays (9 paid holiday including holiday shutdown weeks in July and December)\n401(k) matching\nTuition Assistance\nHgEv52Kp7V","company":"Armtec Defense Technologies","rawCompany":"armtec defense technologies","city":"Coachella","state":"CA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-28T08:08:04.458Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-3029.00","title":"Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other","slug":"engineering-technologists-and-technicians-except-drafters-all-other"},{"code":"17-3027.00","title":"Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians","slug":"mechanical-engineering-technologists-and-technicians"},{"code":"17-3024.00","title":"Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians","slug":"electro-mechanical-and-mechatronics-technologists-and-technicians"}],"industries":[{"code":"332993","title":"Ammunition (except Small Arms) Manufacturing","slug":"ammunition-except-small-arms-manufacturing"},{"code":"332994","title":"Small Arms, Ordnance, and Ordnance Accessories Manufacturing","slug":"small-arms-ordnance-and-ordnance-accessories-manufacturing"},{"code":"928110","title":"National Security","slug":"national-security"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Engineering Technician","description":"Engineering Technician, Armtec Defense Technologies\nArmtec Defense Technologies (Armtec) is an operating unit of the Transdigm Group (NYSE: TDG), an industry leader in aerospace and defense products and services. Armtec is comprised of three business units producing subcomponents for ordnance in Coachella, CA; decoy countermeasure flares in Camden AR; and radar countermeasure chaff in Lillington NC. At Armtec, we welcome skilled and enthusiastic people who share our determination and high standards to join us in our mission-critical work supporting the US and allied war-fighters who serve us all by defending democracy and protecting freedom. This position is staffed in Coachella, at Armtec’s world-class, sole-source production facility for felted fiber nitrocellulose combustible cartridge cases for medium and large caliber military ammunition; and pyrophoric payloads for training grenades.\nCompany Profile\nCompany: Armtec Defense Technologies is an operating unit of the TransDigm Group (NYSE: TDG).\nIndustry: Manufacturing Combustible Ordnance and Countermeasures\nJob Overview\nTitle: Engineering Technician\nJob Family: Engineering Technician\nReports to: Department Manager\nWorks with: mid-level managers and supervisors, employees\nLocation: Coachella, California\nType: Full-Time\nJob Summary\nThe Engineering Technician installs machinery and equipment in an industrial setting, performs machining operations, and oversees the work of outside contractors in various trades.\nPrimary Responsibilities\nPrototype and implement changes to equipment and facilities to improve performance and reliability.\nMachine, fabricate, and fasten materials using a diverse range of tools and equipment including welding equipment, lathes, mills, surface grinders, drill presses, CNC machines, and various hand tools.\nDocument equipment and facilities by taking measurements, operating 3D scanning equipment, and redlining drawings to maintain an accurate record of as-built status.\nOversee outside contractors to ensure that all work is performed according to Armtec's safety regulations.\nTrack, monitor, and manage workload and provide updates as needed to ensure timely completion of tasks.\nPerform pilot-scale production operations and provide feedback on effectiveness.\nCollaborate with engineers, designers, and technicians to implement and improve designs and processes.\nMaintain detailed records of experiments, results, procedures, and observations, and prepare technical reports.\nAssist engineers in developing, installing, and maintaining equipment, systems, or prototypes.\nBuild, calibrate, and test mechanical, electrical, or electronic components to ensure functionality.\nPrepare materials, reagents, and samples to meet quality standards.\nMaintain and improve cleanliness of work areas.\nConduct laboratory experiments, simulations, and tests to validate hypotheses or prototype performance.\nUse Management of Change (MOC) processes to review engineering changes for safety, quality, and production impacts.\nInstall equipment and tooling, ensuring that all work is done in compliance with safety standards.\nUphold the highest ethical standards, even when challenged from above.\nUnderstand and abide by Armtec's ethics and business conduct policies.\nPerform other related duties as required.\n\nQualifications\nA high school diploma or equivalent. Vocational training is a plus. Toolmaker experience preferred.\nAt least two years of proven work experience in an industrial setting.\nProficiency in fabrication and welding.\nFamiliarity with spreadsheet and word processor software.\nAbility to read technical drawings.\nStrong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.\nExcellent communication and interpersonal skills.\nAbility to manage workload and provide timely updates.\nAdherence to ethical and business conduct policies.\n\nWhat We Will Train\nOperation and maintenance of machine shop equipment.\nPlumbing\nElectrical installation of conduit and wire.\nPumps, steam systems, and compressed air systems.\nArmtec Competencies\nDemonstrate ability in the Armtec competencies as an employee: customer focus, ethics and values, problem solving, integrity and trust, functional/technical skills, listening, action-oriented, composure and values diversity.\nEducation & Professional Work Experience Requirements\nMust be authorized to work in the U.S.\nTo conform to U.S. export control regulations, applicant should be eligible for any required authorization from the U.S. Government.\nWork Hours\n4/10 workweek. Circumstances may require additional hours or varied schedule\nTo Apply\nPlease apply on-line on the Armtec Career Website, www.armtecdefense.com\nEqual Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.\nSalary Range: $27.19 – 36.49/Hourly\n\nBenefits\n\nMedical\nDental\nVision\nHealth Savings Account (HSA) with generous company contribution\nFlexible Spending Accounts (FSA - Medical & Dependent Care)\nLife and Accident Death and Dismemberment Insurance\nDisability Insurance\nParent Leave Pay\nEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)\nVacation\nSick Leave\nHolidays (9 paid holiday including holiday shutdown weeks in July and December)\n401(k) matching\nTuition Assistance\nHgEv52Kp7V","datePosted":"2026-08-28T08:08:04.458Z","dateModified":"2026-08-28T08:08:04.458Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Armtec Defense Technologies","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Coachella","addressRegion":"CA","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"8d1bf69a30179ecd9c21dde1"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/8d1bf69a30179ecd9c21dde1"}}