Engineering Technician I

SAIC • Lawrence, IN

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About The Position

SAIC is seeking an Engineering Technician to perform mechanical assembly and testing, including inspections, upgrades, repair, and maintenance of electro-mechanical equipment. The technician follows locally generated procedures, engineering drawing requirements, and U.S. Navy maintenance instructions, while also applying common shop processes and adapting when appropriate.

The position is a 40-hour workweek, Monday through Friday, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. There are no weekend or overtime hours and no afternoon shift. Work is primarily at a workbench, with some tasks requiring standing and moving around equipment on a workbench or work cart. The role may involve exposure to basic hazardous materials such as lubricants and adhesives, with appropriate personal protective equipment.

Candidates must pass a basic background check and be able to obtain and maintain a full secret clearance; SAIC will sponsor the clearance.

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, attention to quality and detail, and interpersonal skills to work with a small team of similarly skilled technicians.
• Ability to lift 30 pounds occasionally (once per day).
• Ability to work primarily at a workbench and, for some tasks, stand and move around equipment on a workbench or work cart.
• Ability to pass a basic background check ensuring 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 work 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 U.S. 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 to complete assigned work, adapting when appropriate.

What This Job Offers

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