Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution

Engineering Technician (REMUS Engineering Assistant III)

US · Mid · Full-time

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About the role

  • Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution is currently searching for an Engineering Technician (REMUS Engineering Assistant III) to join the Oceanographic Systems Lab (OSL).
  • Shoreside responsibilities include the general maintenance and testing of the vehicle systems and the implementation of engineering changes or upgrades.
  • The applicant is expected to be proactive at learning new skills, able to work in an at-sea environment and utilize available resources to solve associated technical issues.

Responsibilities

  • Sea conditions will lead to active ship motion.
  • This position will provide direct operational and technical engineering support for the development and operations of REMUS autonomous underwater vehicles (AUV's) doing world wide operations.
  • These REMUS vehicles are designed at OSL and are heavily utilized by the science and military community with field projects or science survey cruises ranging from days to weeks.
  • With little supervision, applies a broad knowledge of established procedures to the assembly, testing, or calibration of REMUS and its payloads developed and used in support of engineering projects related to ocean operations.

Requirements

  • Must be a US Citizen
  • Physical duties for this position include but are not limited to, ability to lift less than 25 lbs independently, 2 times per day
  • Visual abilities to include near, far, peripheral, depth perception, and ability to distinguish basic colors.
  • Hearing requirements include the ability to hear and respond to instructions, communicate effectively in loud areas (pier/dock, warehouse).

Nice to have

  • High School diploma or equivalent plus six years' mechanical or electronics experience, or Technical School training plus four years' practical experience.
  • Engineering study related to a degree may be a discriminator.
  • Hands-on experience operating and maintaining complex electro-mechanical assemblies and instrumentation in an at-sea environment is a plus.

Compensation

  • The salary range provided for this position reflects the expected minimum and maximum base pay for new hires.
  • Actual compensation will be determined based on factors such as relevant skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as internal equity and market conditions.
  • In addition to base salary, eligible employees also receive a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

  • This is a full-time, non-exempt position and is eligible for benefits.

Company info

  • May be expected to work on watch schedule (such as 8 hours on and 8 hours off or 12 hours on and 8 hours off) for all or part of a cruise or to work as hours are needed to accomplish the planned work.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • Must be a US Citizen
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