Product Development Technician

About the role

Amentum is hiring a Product Development Technician to work full-time in the VEV Metrology Lab in Dearborn, MI. The technician collects highly accurate 3D coordinate point data using several devices (Perceptron, ATOS, Romer, photogrammetry and robotics) and ensures the integrity of all collected and reported data. The role involves operating metrology equipment, preparing fixtures, working with regional and global employees and communicating with customers, engineering and management.

Key responsibilities

• Program and operate CMM and laser scanning equipment, using multiple software packages for data acquisition, processing and transfer
• Operate tools and machinery to fabricate fixtures for part, component and assembly scanning and measuring
• Set up vehicles or components and perform CMM and/or laser scanning operations
• Process ELMS requests, evaluate engineering prints, tolerances, GD&T specifications, CAD models and sketches, and choose the best technology and data analysis methods
• Process collected data and transfer it to corporate CAD databases using CATIA and TeamCenter Engineering
• Train others in the use of metrology equipment and data analysis software
• Schedule assignments and tasks, report daily workload status, and verify that reports and scan or surface models meet customer requirements
• Communicate work plans and project results to customers and management by email, text, conference calls and face-to-face contact
• Work off-shifts and weekends as necessary, practice safe working habits and be willing to perform added duties

Required profile

• Experience with CATIA modeling and part authoring in TCe
• Advanced skills in PolyWorks, GeoMagic and point-cloud to NURBS surface processing
• Knowledge of optical metrology devices such as CMM, laser trackers, fringe-projection scanners and laser scanners
• Knowledge of seat testing procedures (J826, R202a, IIHS)
• Solid organizational skills, ability to multi-task and meet deadlines, and strong verbal and written communication
• Willingness to learn new software and take part in global compatibility studies
• Advanced skill and demonstrated use of static and dynamic photogrammetry systems
• Preferred: programming with Visual Basic and macro development in CATIA, PolyWorks and Excel

Required skills

• CATIA and TeamCenter Engineering
• PolyWorks, GeoMagic, CATIA macros, Visual Basic
• MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, SharePoint)

What we offer

• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits including 401(k) matching
• Educational reimbursement, parental leave and employee stock purchase plan
• Disability and life insurance, pet insurance