Electrical Technician III

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

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.