Engineering Technician III

Engineering Technician III at Saalex Corporation Engineering Technician III at Saalex Corporation in Ridgecrest, California Posted in 10 days ago.

Type:

Full-Time Job Description:

Saalex is seeking an Engineering Technician III in Ridgecrest, CA. Saalex is an Engineering and Information Technology Services company with a focus on Test Range Operations and Management, Engineering and Logistics Services, Data Analytics and Business Intelligence Services and Information Technology Services.

Position Type:

Full-Time Salary:

$25.85 hourly

Work Location:

Onsite.

Essential Functions:

Provides support to the engineering and design staff by performing a variety of more complex assignments during the installation, maintenance, repair, troubleshooting, calibration, testing, fabrication, construction, and operation of diverse electronic/mechanical equipment and systems in accordance with engineering specifications. Job duties include but are not limited to: Installs, monitors, and services equipment and systems at the company and client sites. Performs test and evaluation, check-out, and certification tasks; performs validations/verifications of various electronic systems. Reviews Engineering Change Proposals for equipment impacts. Assists in accomplishing Engineering Change Instructions. Develops technical/engineering data for Planned Maintenance Systems, technical drawing updates, operating procedures, maintainability improvements, and test reports. Supports systems engineering activities with subject matter expertise. Assists in training others in the operation and performance of systems. Plans and coordinates work of other engineering technicians and related positions. Establishes and maintains filing systems, databases, and logs as needed for tracking project status and inventory. Assists work unit personnel as the on-site customer interface for equipment/system installation, testing, fabrication, and other engineering tasks as needed. Provides technical data and evaluation for components, equipment, and systems consistent with engineering plans, layout, and contract requirements. Supports engineers in the development of technical proposal and provides comments on the technical content and level of effort of the proposed scope of work. Uses established policies and procedures and subject matter knowledge to complete assignments of moderate complexity that vary in nature and sequence. Frequent travel to remote Company work locations may be required. Perform work outside in all weather elements. Support over time work hours as required. Other duties as assigned or required.

Requirements Required:

Must have vocational/technical training beyond high school from an academic institution or military equivalent training and at least 5 years of job-related experience. Good communication and analytical skills and working knowledge of computer systems and integrated software application programs. Possess planning/organizing skills and must be able to work under deadlines. Must have current state drivers license, Class A license preferred. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. Willing to work overtime.

Desired:

Knowledge of electrical theory. Knowledge of photovoltaic (PV) equipment and functions. Knowledge of generators. Capable of troubleshooting photovoltaic (PV) and generator equipment. Mechanical experience.

Education:

Must have vocational/technical training beyond high school from an academic institution or military equivalent training and at least 5 years of job-related experience.

Security Clearance:

Must be eligible to obtain a Secret clearance. Requirements to obtain a clearance include US Citizenship, security investigation, etc. Incumbent must qualify for and maintain a government security clearance and must have a valid, current state driver's license. Benefits Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision) Retirement Plan (401k, IRA) Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D) Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays) Short Term & Long Term Disability Training & Development Stock Option Plan