Process Engineering Technician

Coachella, CA
Full Time
Experienced
Process Engineer Technician, Armtec Defense Technologies
Armtec 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.   
Company Profile
Company: Armtec Defense Technologies is an operating unit of the TransDigm Group (NYSE: TDG).
Industry: Manufacturing Combustible Ordnance and Countermeasures
Job Overview
Title: Process Engineer Technician
Job Family: Engineering Technician
Reports to: Chemical Process Engineer
Works with: Mid-level operations managers, engineers, supervisors, planners and employees.
Location: Coachella, California
Type:  Full-Time
Job Summary
The Process Engineering Technician will support the Chemical Process Engineer on the documentation, implementation, and systems commissioning in areas of batching operations, waste processing, and plant process improvement that enhance safety, consistency, and productivity. This role will be integral to maintain reliable, safe, and efficient process performance while assisting with data collection, trials, and implementation of new or improved processing methods. This position serves as a critical link between the Engineering and Production departments, ensuring process reliability, operational readiness, and execution of key development and improvement initiatives.
This role aids in driving improvements to the batching and formulation process by analyzing performance, identifying inefficiencies, and implementing changes that enhance worker safety and productivity as well as product consistency. This role owns recycling and waste-handling process productiveness, ensuring proper handling, reduced waste generation, and compliance with environmental requirements. This role applies practical technical skills, process knowledge, and structured problem-solving while collaborating with the Engineering, Production, Quality, and Maintenance departments.
Core Capabilities
  • Improvement Implementation
    Executes process enhancements, trials, and standardization efforts that reduce product variation, waste, environmental impacts, and downtime under engineering direction.
  • Technical Insight & Accuracy
    Uses observation and quantifiable measurements to detect inefficiencies and verify that improvements drive measurable results.
  • Data-Driven Change
    Collects and analyzes production and waste-stream data, validates improvements, and communicates outcomes clearly.
  • Equipment & Process Reliability
    Supports implementation of equipment and instrumentation improvements that boost performance and enable better control of material usage and recycling.
  • Documentation & Standard Work Leadership
    Updates operating procedures and instructions across process systems to sustain improvements and ensure compliance.
  • Safety & Environmental Stewardship
    Identifies and resolves risks related to chemical handling, material storage, process flows, batching operations, and recycling systems.
  • Cross-Functional Execution
    Works closely with Production, Quality, Maintenance, Safety, and Environmental teams to ensure improvements are fully adopted and sustained.
Qualifications
  • Associate’s degree (A.S.) in chemical technology, process technology, mechanical engineering technology, or related field required. 3-5 years of chemical or process plant operation experience in lieu of formal degree is accepted.
  • 2-5 years of experience in chemical manufacturing, batch processing, or related industrial environment preferred.
  • Experience supporting process optimization, quality improvement, maintenance reliability, or pilot plant projects is a plus.
  • Working knowledge of chemical or batch processing equipment, such as tanks, pumps, valves, and instrumentation.
  • Basic understanding of process control concepts, such as temperature, pressure, flow, and pH.
  • Strong attention to detail, record keeping, and technical accuracy.
  • Proficient with hand and power tools for setup, maintenance support, and small equipment adjustments. 
  • Ability to collect, record, and interpret production and waste data accurately.
  • Familiarity with Excel, data trends, and SPC tools; experience with historical data analysis or SCADA systems is a plus.
  • Comfortable in a hands-on plant environment with ability to perform equipment checks, calibrations, and basic troubleshooting.
  • Continuous improvement mindset with interest in learning, problem-solving, and reducing waste and variation across production critical operations.
  • Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
  • To conform to U.S. export control regulations, applicant should be eligible for any required authorization from the U.S. Government

Armtec Behavioral Competencies
Demonstrate 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.
Work Hours & Travel
  • 4X10 work week with occasional overtime on Fridays or weekends as necessary, to meet program objectives.
  • Up to 20% mostly US travel is required, normally a few multi-day trips per quarter.
To Apply
Please apply on-line on the Armtec Career Website, www.armtecdefense.com
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

Salary Range: $31.93 - $54.49/Hourly

Benefits
 
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) with generous company contribution
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA - Medical & Dependent Care)
  • Life and Accident Death and Dismemberment Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • Parent Leave Pay
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Vacation
  • Sick Leave
  • Holidays (8 paid holiday including holiday shutdown weeks in July and December)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Tuition Assistance
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