Engineering Technician III

SAIC•Crane, IN

15h•Onsite

About The Position

SAIC is seeking an Engineering Technician III in Crane, Indiana, to support the U.S. Navy. The position supports battery testing across several chemistries, including lead acid, lithium-ion, lithium iron disulfide, and lithium calcium, as well as electrical-system test procedures for high-voltage items. The work includes test and evaluation, troubleshooting, lot acceptance, qualification, engineering analysis, documentation, procedure and process creation, and coordination related to battery shipments, receipts, and vendors. The technician conducts environmental and mechanical testing, including temperature and humidity cycling, pressure and altitude, acceleration, vibration, and mechanical shock. The role also involves reporting data, results, and analysis to project representatives for batteries, battery systems, battery chargers, and test equipment, and maintaining test equipment to ensure test events are acceptable. This is an on-site, full-time day-job position with travel about 10% of the time. An interim Secret clearance is required to start, and the employee must be able to obtain a Secret clearance.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED and at least 2 years of related experience.
Experience with electrical technology and electronic test equipment, and understanding of electrical systems.
Must be able to obtain a Secret clearance; an Interim Secret clearance is needed to start.
Must be a U.S. citizen.
Experience with Microsoft Excel and Word.
Ability to read electrical drawings.
Excellent communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Some Department of Defense experience.
Associate's degree in Electrical Technology or a related field; additional years of experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree.
Familiarity with power systems testing, test equipment, and the electrical/electronics testing described in the posting.
Understanding of technical voltage and test equipment.
Five to seven years of practical experience in a power source laboratory.

Responsibilities

Follow standard operating procedures and test plans for battery testing across various battery chemistries.
Perform test procedures for electrical systems involving high-voltage items.
Conduct testing, troubleshooting, lot acceptance, qualification, and engineering analysis for batteries and related systems.
Create and maintain documentation, procedures, and processes.
Coordinate battery shipment and receipt activities and work with vendors.
Support temperature and humidity cycling, pressure and altitude, acceleration, vibration, and mechanical shock testing.
Report data, results, and analysis to project representatives for batteries, battery systems, battery chargers, and test equipment.
Maintain test equipment to ensure test events are acceptable.
Use required personal protective equipment as required.