Engineering Technician III

SAIC is looking for an Engineering Technician III in Crane, IN to support the U.S. Navy.

Job Duties Include:

• Follow Standard Operating procedures and Test Plans for battery testing for various battery chemistries (Lead Acid, Li-ion, Lithium Iron Disulfide, or Lithium Calcium), including test procedures for electrical systems for high voltage items
• Provide test and evaluation, troubleshooting, lot acceptance, qualification, engineering analysis, documentation, procedure/process creation, shipment/receipt and vendor coordination of batteries
• Support battery testing that will consist of testing 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 all test events are acceptable 

Required Qualifications:

• High school/GED and 2 or more years related experience (with some in DoD as desired)
• Experience with electrical technology and electronic test equipment, understanding of electrical systems
• Must be able to obtain a Secret Clearance. Interim Secret needed to start
• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Experience with Microsoft Excel and Word
• Ability to read electrical drawings
• Must have excellent communication skills

Desired Skills:     

• Associate's Degree in Electrical Technology or related field desired, for potential growth into higher levels. Additional years of experience accepted in lieu of degree
• Familiarity with power systems testing/test equipment and electrical/electronics testing described above
• Understanding of technical, voltage, test equipment
• 5-7 years practical experience in a power source laboratory

Training that may be completed after hiring may include:

• National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 70E, Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace
• Overhead Crane and Forklift Operation Certification
• Forklift Certification, within 6 months of starting
• CPR Training, within 6 months of starting 
• AFIB Training, within 6 months of starting 
• Lock Out Tag Out Training, within 6 months of starting 
• ESD Certification
• Contractor will provide Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and support personnel must use and wear as required