What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electrical Technician position at ThayerMahan?
Job Requisition Electrical Technician
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Assemble and test payloads
- Configure circuit boards, electrical assemblies and mechanical assemblies
- Read & understand wiring harness drawings & create schematic based on the harness layout.
- Integrate and test equipment operation with various software and electronic tools.
- Troubleshoot broken equipment; mechanically and electrically.
- Perform maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) on vessels returning from deployment.
- Perform business management duties such as maintaining records and files, understanding and maintaining work orders, and maintaining accurate inventory counts.
- Demonstrate the initiative to investigate and offer improvements to our plant operation.
Qualifications and Educational Requirements:
- 4 8 years experience, or 2 year technical degree and 2 years experience
Preferred Skills:
- Certified in IPC/WHMA-A-620E Class 3 Standard
- Certified in IPC J-STD-001 Class 3 Standard
- Experience in satellite communications, including BGAN and Starlink.
- Experience using electrical test equipment, including oscilloscopes, frequency analyzers, and multimeters.
- Knowledge about data transmission systems including CAN (NMEA2000) and ethernet.
- Experience in soldering and splicing cables
- Experience with preventative maintenance cycles on complex mechanical and electrical systems
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Flexibility to work overtime and meet tight deadlines
- Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance
- Strong understanding of electrical safety procedures and regulations.
Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:
- Ability to perform tasks that may involve lifting up to 50lbs, climbing, and working in confined spaces.
- Ready to work in various outdoor conditions
- Some sea trips may be required (0 10%)
- International travel may also be required
