Electrical Technician - Cable Harness & System Testing

McLaughlin Research Corp.; Newport (RI); On-site; USD 68,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

McLaughlin Research Corporation (MRC) seeks an Electrical Technician to support the Naval Undersea Warfare Center in Newport, RI. The role involves assembling and testing products, fabricating cable harnesses, wiring electrical components, and performing in-house system tests as part of a fast-paced, team-driven environment.

Responsibilities include collaboration with installation and engineering teams on layouts, developing installation kits, and maintaining detailed documentation.

Qualifications

• Technical School or apprenticeship program in related field of electrical or electronic support.
• A minimum of 2–3 years of electronic technician work experience.
• Ability to interpret schematic layouts
• Knowledge of soldering techniques
• Basic understanding of computer hardware, Microsoft Office, LINUX and/or Windows operating systems

Responsibilities

• Works with installation and engineering groups on mechanical and electrical layout/design of product updates and new product releases.
• Fabricates and designs cable harnesses and wire assemblies.
• Soldars
• In-house testing of systems
• Wires electrical cables.
• Researches sources for installation/lab/office materials.
• Develops bills of material.
• Develops installation kits for use by system installers for product installation.
• Documents and reports on work performed.
• Position requires lifting, pulling or carrying items of approximately weight of 75 lbs and size in confined spaces, including vertical ladders; commensurate with job requirements.
• Travel (approximately 30%) will be required for system installations, sometimes with minimal notice.

Skills

Soldering

Schematic layouts

Cable harnesses

Documentation

Communication

Education

Vocational

Tools

Microsoft Office

Linux

Windows

Job description

McLaughlin Research Corporation (MRC) seeks an Electrical Technician to support the Naval Undersea Warfare Center in Newport, RI. The role involves assembling and testing products, fabricating cable harnesses, wiring electrical components, and performing in-house system tests as part of a fast-paced, team-driven environment.

Responsibilities include collaboration with installation and engineering teams on layouts, developing installation kits, and maintaining detailed documentation.