Engineering Technician III

Description

SAIC is looking for an Engineering Technician III in Crane, IN to support the U.S. Navy.

Job Duties Include:

- Follow Standard Operating procedures and Test Plans for battery testing for various battery chemistries (Lead Acid, Li-ion, Lithium Iron Disulfide, or Lithium Calcium), including test procedures for electrical systems for high voltage items
- Provide test and evaluation, troubleshooting, lot acceptance, qualification, engineering analysis, documentation, procedure/process creation, shipment/receipt and vendor coordination of batteries
- Support battery testing that will consist of testing temperature/humidity cycling, pressure/altitude, acceleration, vibration, and mechanical shock
- Report data, results, and analysis to project representatives for batteries, battery systems, battery chargers, and test equipment
- Maintain test equipment to ensure all test events are acceptable

Required Qualifications:

- High school/GED and 2 or more years related experience (with some in DoD as desired)
- Experience with electrical technology and electronic test equipment, understanding of electrical systems
- Must be able to obtain a Secret Clearance. Interim Secret needed to start
- Must be a U.S. citizen
- Experience with Microsoft Excel and Word
- Ability to read electrical drawings
- Must have excellent communication skills

Desired Skills:

- Associate's Degree in Electrical Technology or related field desired, for potential growth into higher levels. Additional years of experience accepted in lieu of degree
- Familiarity with power systems testing/test equipment and electrical/electronics testing described above
- Understanding of technical, voltage, test equipment
- 5-7 years practical experience in a power source laboratory

Training that may be completed after hiring may include:

- National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 70E, Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace
- Overhead Crane and Forklift Operation Certification
- Forklift Certification, within 6 months of starting
- CPR Training, within 6 months of starting
- AFIB Training, within 6 months of starting
- Lock Out Tag Out Training, within 6 months of starting
- ESD Certification
- Contractor will provide Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and support personnel must use and wear as required