Engineering Technician

UIC Arctic Response Services, LLC; Crane (IN); On-site; USD 37,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Bowhead seeks an Engineering Technician to join our team in Crane, IN at NSWC Crane's Power and Energy Division. You will adapt procedures, follow diagrams, test and record data, and help modify designs as needed.

The role requires an Engineering/technical degree with 5–7 years' experience, knowledge of electrical systems and SOPs, and NSWC Crane operations familiarity. Physical requirements apply; secret clearance is discussed in the posting.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree or higher in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 5–7 years of relevant experience in the duties described.
• Experience with electrical systems, wiring and troubleshooting.
• NSWC Crane operations experience required.
• Proficient with MS Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Construct components or simple models and adapt standard equipment.
• Follow diagrams to assemble devices and subunits.
• Test and adjust setups; record test data and observations.
• Aggregate engineering data from field notes and reports.
• Assist in design modification by compiling data on specs/materials.
• Develop information from past failures and identify data gaps.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Electrical systems

Wiring & troubleshooting

SOP procedures

NSWC Crane experience

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Teamwork

Electrical troubleshooting

Education

Associates Degree or above in Electrical Engineering or Electronics & Computers Technology

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (F3006 2026-26227):

Bowhead seeks an Engineering Technician to join our team in Crane, IN at the Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC Crane) in the Power and Energy Division. The Engineering Technician will perform assignments that are not always standard and must be capable of adapting standard procedures and equipment, using applicable precedents, to perform recurring work. The Engineering Technician will receive instructions, equipment and advice from supervisors and work will be reviewed but must be able to conduct the following types of work independently.

Responsibilities

Essential functions will include:

• Constructing components, subunits, or simple models or adapts standard equipment; may troubleshoot and correct malfunctions.
• Following specific layout and scientific diagrams to construct and package simple devices and subunits of equipment.
• Conducting various tests or experiments, which may require minor modifications in test setups or procedures as well as subjective judgments in measurement, selecting, preparing, and operating standard test equipment and recording test data.
• Extracting and compiling a variety of engineering data from field notes, manuals, lab reports, etc., processing data, identifying errors or inconsistencies, selecting methods of data presentation.
• Assisting in design modification by compiling data related to design, specifications, and materials that are pertinent to specific items of equipment or component parts.
• Developing information concerning previous operational failures and modifications, and using judgment and initiative to recognize inconsistencies or gaps in data and seek sources to clarify information.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Associates Degree or above in Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Computers Technology, Mechanical Engineering or similar discipline is required. In addition to five to seven (5-7) years of experience with the above mentioned duties.
• Experience working with electrical systems, including strong knowledge of wiring and troubleshooting.
• Solid knowledge of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and background in executing complex technical procedures.
• Prior experience with NSWC Crane Operations is required.
• Intermediate to advanced level skills in Microsoft Office software suite - Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees and outside contacts
• Strong interpersonal skills and good judgment with the ability to work alone or as part of a team

This is a SCA position and the targeted hourly rate is $31.25 hourly.

• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds
• Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time
• Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to obtain a clearance at the secret level. Candidates who currently hold a secret clearance are encouraged to apply. US Citizenship is a requirement for Secret clearance at this location.

Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Bowhead considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and business considerations when extending an offer.