Engineering Technician I

Science Applications International Corp.; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC is seeking an Engineering (mechanical assembly and testing) Technician to inspect, upgrade, repair and maintain electro-mechanical equipment. The role requires following procedures and Navy-maintained guidelines, and involves disassembly, inspection, testing, re-assembly, and packing.

Work entails a 40-hour week (Mon-Fri), with no weekends or overtime. Candidates should have AA or HS with related experience, basic hand tools, and the ability to obtain/maintain a secret clearance.

Qualifications

• AA degree or HS diploma with up to 2 years of related experience in assembly/testing.
• Experience with basic hand tools and air-powered/battery-powered tools.
• Basic computer skills.
• Must be able to lift 30 pounds and work at a bench.
• Must pass basic background check and obtain/maintain secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Disassemble equipment per procedures and drawings.
• Inspect, evaluate, and clean sub-components.
• Perform electrical and mechanical testing of equipment/sub-components.
• Re-assemble equipment.
• Prepare and pack equipment into wood shipping crates.

Skills

Hand tools

Computer skills

Attention to quality

Interpersonal skills

Education

AA Degree in related discipline

High School diploma

Tools

Calipers and micrometers

Engineering drawings interpretation

Forklift driving

Sand blasting

Inventory management

Job description

Description

SAIC is seeking an Engineering (mechanical assembly and testing) Technician(s) to perform inspections, upgrades, repair and maintenance of electro-mechanical equipment.

Job Responsibilities

• Follow locally generated procedures, engineering drawing requirements, and US Navy maintenance instructions to:
  • Disassemble equipment
  • Evaluate, inspect, and clean sub-components
  • Perform electrical and mechanical testing of equipment and/or sub-components
  • Re-Assemble equipment
  • Prepare and pack equipment into wood shipping crates
• Candidate will be expected to follow process documents and common shop processes to perform work tasking but also be able to adapt and overcome when appropriate
• Work week is: Monday-Friday, 40 hour week, 8 hours per day, 7am to 3:30pm.No weekends.No overtime.No afternoon shift.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• AA Degree in related discipline; Or, High School and up to two (2) years of related experience with assembly and/or testing.
• Experience with basic hand tools, and basic air-powered and battery powered tools
• Basic computer skills
• Ideal candidate is self-motivated, with attention to quality and detail, with good interpersonal skills to work together with a small team of similarly skilled technicians
• Physical Abilities
  • Must be able to lift 30 pounds, occasionally (once per day)
  • Working primarily at a workbench, but some tasking requires standing and moving around equipment on a workbench or work cart.
  • Some exposure to basic HAZMAT (lubricants, adhesives, etc) with appropriate PPE
• Candidate must pass a basic background check to ensure: No felony convictions, and no history of drug or alcohol abuse
• Must be able to obtain/maintain full secret clearance. SAIC will sponsor clearance.

Desired Education and Experience

• Aircraft component repair experience
• Automotive (or similar) component repair experience
• Three years of relevant working experience
• Experience with measurement tools, including calipers and micrometersExperience reading and interpreting engineering drawings or technical manuals
• Forklift driving experience
• Sand blasting experience
• Inventory management experience

Target salary range: $40,001 - $80,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.