Engineering Technician III

SAIC • Crane, IN

21d • Onsite

About The Position

SAIC is seeking an Engineering Technician III in Crane, Indiana, to support the U.S. Navy. The role supports battery testing and evaluation across multiple battery chemistries and electrical systems, including high-voltage items. The technician follows established standard operating procedures and test plans, performs testing and troubleshooting, and helps ensure test equipment and test events meet requirements.

The position also involves engineering analysis, documentation, procedure and process creation, lot acceptance and qualification activities, and coordination related to battery shipment, receipt, and vendors. The technician reports test data, results, and analyses to project representatives for batteries, battery systems, battery chargers, and test equipment. Training may be completed after hiring, including electrical safety, equipment operation, emergency response, and other site procedures. Required personal protective equipment is provided and must be worn as required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED and at least 2 years of related experience; some Department of Defense experience is desired.
• Experience with electrical technology and electronic test equipment, and understanding of electrical systems.
• Ability 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

• 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 and 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.
• Training that may be completed after hiring includes NFPA 70E electrical safety, overhead crane and forklift operation certification, forklift certification within six months of starting, CPR training within six months of starting, AFIB training within six months of starting, Lock Out Tag Out training within six months of starting, and ESD certification.

Responsibilities

• Follow standard operating procedures and test plans for battery testing across various chemistries, including Lead Acid, Li-ion, Lithium Iron Disulfide, and Lithium Calcium.
• Follow test procedures for electrical systems, including high-voltage items.
• Perform test and evaluation, troubleshooting, lot acceptance, qualification, engineering analysis, and documentation.
• Create procedures and processes and coordinate battery shipment, receipt, and vendors.
• Support battery testing involving 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 test events are acceptable.
• Use and wear provided personal protective equipment as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED