Engineering Technician

Union Technologies is reindustrializing America's defense manufacturing base with a first-of-its-kind Factories-as-a-Stockpile™ model, integrating advanced robotics, manufacturing, and software into sovereign factory systems at scale. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, UNION is dedicated to restoring America's industrial strength and guaranteeing deterrence for the century ahead.

We recently emerged from stealth with $50M in funding led by top-tier venture investors and strategic partners. Read more in our Press Release

As a Mechanical Engineering Technician, you will drive OEE gains on defense-critical production lines. You will partner with Manufacturing, Quality, and Controls to lift reliability, raise first-pass yield, and take time out of cycle. You will support Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), including executing protocols, collecting data, and closing punch-list items. Some travel, including international in the first few months, may be required.

What You'll Do

• Run and support Kaizen events that improve Availability, First-Pass Yield, and Throughput.
• Work with engineers to identify and remove bottlenecks on the line and document durable countermeasures.
• Design, build, and fit simple fixtures and production aids; use shop tools and basic fabrication as needed.
• Use internal tools to diagnose product and equipment issues, perform root cause analysis, and communicate corrective actions.
• Draft and update Manufacturing Instructions and assist with training operators and other technicians.
• Pull and analyze production data to spot patterns and propose solutions using Excel and, where helpful, Python, SQL, Minitab, or JMP.
• Support FAT / SAT mechanically : instrument stations, run acceptance tests, log results in MES, and help release equipment to production.
• Perform precision metrology and basic preventive maintenance to protect rate and quality.

What You'll Bring

Required Qualifications

Tech I : 1-2+ years mechanical assembly / maintenance / prototyping.

Preferred

Join the mission. We'll handle the move.

Exceptional talent shouldn't be bound by geography. If you're ready to relocate to Dallas, TX and join us in reindustrializing America's defense backbone, we'll make it easy-and for those who move quickly, additional incentives may be available.