Engineering Technician I

SAIC • Indianapolis, IN

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About The Position

SAIC is seeking an Engineering Technician to perform mechanical assembly and testing, inspections, upgrades, repair, and maintenance of electro-mechanical equipment. The technician follows locally generated procedures, engineering drawing requirements, and US Navy maintenance instructions to disassemble equipment; evaluate, inspect, and clean sub-components; perform electrical and mechanical testing; reassemble equipment; and prepare and pack equipment into wood shipping crates. The role involves following process documents and common shop processes while adapting when appropriate.

The work week is Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week, eight hours per day, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. There are no weekends, overtime, or afternoon shifts. Work is primarily performed at a workbench, with some standing and moving around equipment on a workbench or work cart. The technician may have some exposure to basic HAZMAT, such as lubricants and adhesives, with appropriate PPE.

Requirements

• An associate degree in a related discipline, or a high school education and up to two years of related assembly and/or testing experience.
• Experience with basic hand tools and basic air-powered and battery-powered tools.
• Basic computer skills.
• Self-motivation and attention to quality and detail.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work with a small team of similarly skilled technicians.
• Ability to lift 30 pounds occasionally (once per day).
• Ability to pass a basic background check; no felony convictions and no history of drug or alcohol abuse.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a full secret clearance; SAIC will sponsor the clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Aircraft component repair experience.
• Automotive or similar component repair experience.
• Three years of relevant working experience.
• Experience with measurement tools, including calipers and micrometers.
• Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings or technical manuals.
• Forklift driving experience.
• Sand blasting experience.
• Inventory management experience.

Responsibilities

• Follow locally generated procedures, engineering drawing requirements, and US Navy maintenance instructions.
• Disassemble equipment.
• Evaluate, inspect, and clean sub-components.
• Perform electrical and mechanical testing of equipment and/or sub-components.
• Reassemble equipment.
• Prepare and pack equipment into wood shipping crates.
• Follow process documents and common shop processes while adapting when appropriate.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree