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Sr E/M Technician

Elbit Systems of America

Elbit Systems of America

Ladson, SC, USA
Posted on Aug 29, 2025

Summary of Responsibilities

Job Summary:

The Senior Electro-Mechanical Assembler is required to assemble, inspect and perform acceptance testing on complex electro-mechanical-optical systems. To accomplish this effectively, the Senior Electro-Mechanical Assembler must work independently from: engineering drawings, engineering changes, bills of material, work instructions, test procedures and production schedules. The Senior Electro-Mechanical Assembler is also required to fault isolate manufacturing or workmanship defects and initiate corrective action. Disassembly, fault isolation and repair of product in a repair depot at Elbit Systems of America- Merrimack or other off-site geographic location may also be required.

Responsibilities and Tasks (listed in bullet format) in order of priority to be successful

  • Perform all required electro-mechanical or opto-mechanical assembly, alignment or calibration of subassembly or system level hardware. This activity will be accomplished in accordance with engineering drawings, schematics, work instructions and quality standards.
    • May work directly with test engineering, fault isolate and repair warranty or customer-owned product in a repair depot environment using customer supplied failure reports, engineering drawings or repair manuals as a general guide.
    • Set up test equipment to perform acceptance inspection to assure compliance with drawing and contractual requirements.
    • Perform required acceptance testing in accordance with approved Acceptance Test Procedures or other engineering documents with Engineering assistance, if necessary.
    • Perform basic diagnostics and fault isolation, as necessary.
    • Implement corrective action to improve product reliability.
    • May be required to use and operate electro-optical test equipment and complex tools and fixtures.
    • Using a computer, assist in preparing assembly, alignment or repair work instructions.
    • Identify and participate in the development of special tooling and subsequent production proof.
    • Must be able to perform all subordinate tasks required to accomplish the above duties and perform other related duties as required.
    • Maintain accurate logs and records.
    • Responsible for the safe handling and disposal of hazardous materials and waste.
    • Assist other employees in learning new duties as assigned.

Education, Experience & License or Certification

  • High school diploma or equivalent and 3-5 years experience in manufacturing complex electro-mechanical subassemblies, major assemblies and systems.
  • Must be capable of working independently from engineering drawings, schematics, performance specifications, quality standards and customer repair orders.
  • Intermediate-level computer operations skills required for access to technical data or other required documents.
  • May be required to wear a company-provided respirator in order to perform some job functions.

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