TDA is located outside Denver, Colorado with offices in Wheat Ridge and Golden. We have a staff of 100+ mainly engineers and scientists who develop cutting edge chemical processes, materials, and hardware for customers in the defense, aerospace, energy and chemical industries. We rely on a high level of technical competence and efficiency within our team and look for motivated, talented, and skilled innovators to join us in developing advanced solutions. TDA carries out work in a wide variety of areas, and virtually all staff work on two or three projects simultaneously. Therefore, an ability to learn quickly is essential.

TDA Research, Inc., has an open position for a Mechanical Engineering Technician. The Mechanical Engineering Technician will work with project leaders and engineers to assemble and troubleshoot test apparatuses and to perform laboratory testing. The technician may be required to work with a variety of hazardous materials, such as compressed gases, cryogenic liquids, acids, bases, oxidizers, solvents, vacuum pump oils, and other hazardous chemicals. The technician will receive specialized safety training and be accountable to TDA’s safety and chemical hygiene policies. The technician will travel between sites in a personal vehicle.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED and 2-5 years of experience

OR

• B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or similar field and 0-2 years of experience

Required skills include:

• Basic knowledge of Engineering Practices
• General assembly skills
• Detail Oriented Troubleshooting Skills
• Familiarity with Safety Procedures and Chemical Hygiene
• Familiarity with MS Office (including Excel for data management)

Preferred skills include:

• Soldering/Welding/Machining
• Plumbing of pneumatics and chemical process lines - gas and liquid
• Electrical wiring
• CAD Design and Drafting
• Basic familiarity with Swagelok or mechanical-chemical systems

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Communicate and work with other engineers and technicians to drive projects forward
• Fabricate components using machine shop equipment (lathe, end-mill, band saw, etc.)
• Assemble, troubleshoot, and conduct testing on various mechanical and chemical apparatuses, recording detailed observations and collecting data
• Install, wire, calibrate, and maintain equipment
• Assist in the specifying and ordering of components
• Coordinate with outside vendors (machine shops, suppliers, specialty fabricators, etc.) in a respectful manner to accomplish specific project needs
• Electrically/mechanically troubleshoot and maintain both new and existing laboratory equipment (pumps, ovens, chillers, mixers, test apparatuses)
• Under general supervision, calibrate various lab tools and instruments (for example, mass flow controllers, thermocouples, data loggers, conductivity meters)
• Maintain inventory of consumables, order replacement parts, source alternative components, and acquire product quotes as needed
• Document detailed reports of inspections, maintenance activity, procedures, modifications, and other work performed
• Convey complex information clearly and concisely
• Perform other duties as assigned

Physical Demands:

• Lift 40 pounds
• Sit, stand, or kneel for extended periods of time
• Ascend and descend stairs and ladders

Hourly rate: $23.00 - $27.50 with the complete benefits package.

In accordance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, actual compensation is subject to variation due to factors as education, experience, skill-set, and/or location.

TDA Research, Inc. offers a complete benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance/STD/LTD, 401K plan with employer match and a generous amount of paid time off.

If you would like to request assistance with the application or to request a reasonable accommodation, please contact echandler@tda.com.

TDA Research, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Females / Minority / Veterans / Disabled / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity / Religion / National Origin

To view our Equal Opportunity Statement, please visit the TDA Careers Page.

COVID-19 continues to significantly impact our communities, families and employees. With employee health and safety as our top priority, TDA Research is taking action to address the increased risk and uncertainty COVID variants pose in the workplace. Effective October 1, 2021, we will require all newly hired employees to be fully vaccinated before their start date.

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