Assembly Process Engineer 2
- Pay
- $75,000 – $156,000 per year
- Location
- St. Petersburg, FL · On-site
- Job type
- Full-time
- Level
- Senior
- Experience
- 3+ years
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
- Listed
- 20 days ago
Skills & highlights for this role
- Government security clearance
- CAD
- root cause analysis
- process troubleshooting
- assembly process development
Overview
Draper is an independent, nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge, MA. The 2,000+ employees of Draper tackle important national challenges with a promise of delivering successful and usable solutions. From military defense and space exploration to biomedical engineering, lives often depend on the solutions we provide. Our multidisciplinary teams of engineers and scientists work in a collaborative environment that inspires the cross-fertilization of ideas necessary for true innovation.
Job Description Summary
The Assembly Process Engineer 2 provides production support and develops solutions to manufacturing challenges relevant to ruggedized miniature electro-mechanical systems, including systems for harsh environments (e.g. high-g, high temperature, high vibration).
This may include development and/or optimization of hardware packaging assembly processes, troubleshooting of tool/process issues, and root cause analysis for production failures. The engineer 2 will also be expected to help manage associated assembly operations including generating/maintaining relevant documents, assisting with personnel training, and actively monitoring production outputs.
The process engineering and manufacturing support team helps turn cutting edge designs into fielded hardware for our end customers.
Duties/Responsibilities
- Use Computer Aided Design (CAD) programs to create product concepts.
- Gather materials or resources needed to design the product.
- Test the product for usability and safety.
- Oversee the manufacturing and production process to set standards.
- Help define the approach to solve a particular problem and independently execute assignments.
- Contribute high quality content for technical reports and presentations with minimal guidance.
- Proactively identify needs and concerns associated with design and manufacturing decisions and communicate them to project leadership.
Skills/Abilities
- Curiosity-driven approach to solving complex, customer-driven problems as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Collaborate and communicate effectively and openly with multi-disciplinary program team members, program leadership, and non-technical personnel.
- Be a team player able to work in a fast-paced environment with the ability to balance multiple competing tasks and demands.
Education
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or other relevant field.
Experience
3-5 years experience in Product Engineering or related.
Additional Job Description
Applicants selected for this position will be required to obtain and maintain a government security clearance. Active Security clearance is preferred.
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- Job Location - City: St. Petersburg
- Job Location - State: Florida
- Job Location - Postal Code: 33716
The US base salary range for this full-time position is $75,000.00 - $156,000.00
Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
Union ranges will be in compliance with the collective bargaining agreement's approved rates by location and role. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and does not include bonuses or benefits.
Our work is very important to us, but so is our life outside of work. Draper supports many programs to improve work-life balance including workplace flexibility, employee clubs ranging from photography to yoga, health and finance workshops, off site social events and discounts to local museums and cultural activities.
Equal opportunity and legal notices
Draper is committed to creating an inclusive environment. We understand the value of inclusivity and its impact on a high-performance culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Draper is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, please contact.
From Draper's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on October 20, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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