Electrical Technician III

Oceaneering; Hanover (MD); On-site; USD 45,763 - 68,687; Full time

Job summary

Oceaneering is seeking an Electronics Technician for their Hanover, MD location to support project development. The role involves electrical/electronic assembly work, including soldering and factory testing. Candidates should have at least two years of relevant experience and a high school diploma. The position offers an hourly pay range of $33.22 to $49.86, with potential travel requirements of up to 10%. A current U.S. passport and citizenship are mandatory.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of formal electronics training or equivalent experience in electrical/electronic assembly.
• Able to interpret complex electrical schematics.
• Electrical/electronic assembly/inspection certificate desired.

Responsibilities

• Perform soldering and electrical assembly.
• Conduct factory testing and field installation of electrical systems.
• Assist the Assembly Manager and Lead ET as needed.

Skills

Soldering

Electrical assembly

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical Associate Degree or trade school

Tools

Electrical meters

Oscilloscope

Job description

The Electronics Technician’s primary role is to support project development by completing electrical/electronic assembly work as required in support of various OTECH projects. The Electronics Technician will perform assembly, integration, factory testing, field installation, and testing/debugging of electrical equipment and systems. Project support primarily occurs at OTECH’s Hanover MD location, but at times may require travel to field locations in the US and possibly abroad.

Responsibilities

• Soldering and electrical assembly.
• Some light mechanical assembly associated with the assembly of J-boxes, electronics chassis, and electrical enclosures.
• Use electrical meters (DVM), high voltage meggers, fiber optic sources and power meters, and similar test equipment.
• Assist as directed by Assembly Manager, or project‑specific Senior ET or Lead ET.
• Travel may be required. Up to 10% of travel.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Technical Associate Degree or tech trade school preferred.
• Minimum two years formal electronics training or two years of progressively responsible, on‑scene experience in electrical/electronic assembly.
• Able to interpret complex electrical schematics.
• Above average skills in soldering and electrical assembly.
• Electrical/electronic assembly/inspection and/or soldering certificate (IPC‑WHMA‑620, IPC J‑STD, etc.) desired, or equivalent skill in lieu of certificate.
• Experience in PWB/PCB assembly including thru hole and surface mount.
• Experience with cable assembly/wire harness assembly.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work as a team player in a fast‑paced environment.
• Able to work with minimum supervision under a variety of conditions.
• A current valid U.S. passport is required.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with Altium (or similar electrical documentation package) is considered a plus.
• Experience troubleshooting component level is preferred.
• Knowledge of shipboard wiring and/or subsea systems (ROVs/AUVs) is preferred.
• Desirable for candidate to be familiar with the operation and use of oscilloscopes, electrical and optical time domain reflectometers (TDRs), logic and frequency analyzers, spectrum analyzers.
• Experience directly related to assembly, testing, and inspection of subsea equipment.

The hourly pay for this position is $33.22 - $49.86.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified candidates will receive consideration for all positions without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other non-merit factor.