MCS Lab Technician - Philadelphia, PA

Military Spouse Corporate Career Network•Philadelphia, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Machinery Control System (MCS) Technician, you will support lab and shipboard activities for a ship sustainment program serving a U.S. Navy customer. Working alongside U.S. Navy government and civilian engineers at the Philadelphia Navy Yard, you will support maintenance, installation, and testing at a land-based test site, as well as occasional shipboard installation upgrades and technical assistance to ship forces. The role also includes occasional travel for shipboard installations and support during modernization and fleet emergent events. The position is described as on-site in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship.
Ability to obtain a U.S. DoD Secret security clearance.
An associate degree in a related technical discipline, an equivalent combination of education and technical training, or four years of directly related work experience in lieu of a degree.
Ability to work effectively in a team and coordinate tasks to support different work.
Demonstrated problem-solving ability, equipment troubleshooting skills, and attention to detail.
Ability to follow equipment electrical schematics.
Ability to thoroughly document hardware installations.
Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills to diagnose equipment failure root causes.
Experience using standard electronics test equipment, including a multimeter and oscilloscope.
Ability to perform regular physical activities including walking, climbing, bending, stooping, reaching, lifting, and standing, with occasional prolonged sitting.
Ability to maneuver in confined spaces in a restricted environment.
Ability to speak, read, hear, and write, with or without assistance.
Ability to use phone and computer systems, copier, fax, and other office equipment.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Naval or commercial shipboard machinery control systems.
Experience with modular backplane-based hardware architecture.
Familiarity with basic networking concepts.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot and repair mechanical and electrical issues in the lab to support testing.
Support installation and testing of newly designed hardware in the lab.
Travel occasionally to support shipboard installations and provide technical support during modernization and fleet emergent events.
Document and update hardware installation procedures and preventative maintenance guidelines.
Test and validate lab equipment to fulfill shipboard equipment requests.
Perform board-level maintenance and fault isolation for embedded control systems.

Benefits

Company-funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and company-matched 401(k).
Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Free life and disability insurance, with supplemental coverage options.
Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Plan, and Lifestyle Spending Account.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Paid vacation, holiday, and sick leave.
Flexible schedules, casual work environment, and relaxed dress code.
Continuing education and professional development programs at all levels.
Free access to an online training library, including certification preparation.
Bonus program, employee referral program, and monetary recognition opportunities.
Employee ownership through a 100% employee-owned model.
Award-winning workplace culture.