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Electrical Technician

Curtiss-Wright Corporation
Chula Vista, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 25 Jul 2025

About the role

Electrical Technician

Curtiss-Wright Fleet Solutions is searching for an Electrical Technician to join our talented service and repair team to support maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) operations with physical and technical duties such as, but not limited to:

  • OEM Equipment Troubleshooting, Repair, and Testing

  • OEM Equipment Removal/Installation

  • Completion of Performed Service Reports

Under general supervision and on own initiative, performs standard and advanced MRO duties.

The Electrical Technician supports all project and task MRO activities necessary to fulfill specific contract needs. Candidates must be able to work in a shop environment during regular operational hours and/or contract specific off-premises job sites such as shipyards and ships/vessels. Technicians should have the ability to work on reciprocating, electromechanical, and rotating equipment in both unsupervised and supervised scenarios based on experience with equipment at hand. In addition, candidates may be asked to perform general shop duties when necessary. This role may require domestic or international travel (short and/or extended periods) according to project specifics and Curtiss-Wright’s workforce availability.

Location: Chula Vista, CA

We Take Care of Our People

Paid Time Off I 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing I Health and Wellness Benefits I Learning and Development Opportunities I Referral Program I Competitive Pay I Recognition I Employee Stock Purchase Plan I Inclusive & Supportive Culture

Your Challenge

  • Learn and understand functionality and capability of simple and complex equipment such as, but not limited to, air compressors, valves, and pumps. Emphasis on understanding equipment:

  • Electrical Requirement(s)

  • Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)

  • Perform electrical system troubleshooting and support mechanically oriented tasks on various industrial grade equipment

  • Perform necessary MRO tasks on equipment installed on both commercial and non-commercial (e.g., Naval) vessels

  • Breakdown, adjust, repair, and assemble equipment according to technical specifications and manuals

  • Review and understand electrical schematics and technical drawings

  • Complete required reports and test documentation to support project deliverables

  • Ability to comply with governing industry standards while performing duties

  • Maintain a professional and task-oriented mentality while executing duties

What You Bring

  • High School Diploma or Equivalent

  • 0-3 years of experience in a similar role

  • Experience with wiring, soldering, and assembling electrical components

  • Experience with general electrical lab equipment such as multimeters, power supplies, etc

  • Basic shop skills and understanding of common manual and powered tools

  • Hands-on technical capability and desire to understand electro-mechanical equipment functionality

  • Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and technical drawings

  • U.S. Citizen and ability to obtain a Security Clearance

  • Ability travel up to 25%

  • Ability to work overtime

  • Ability to work overhaul equipment utilizing tech manuals and other repair documentation

  • Ability to work unsupervised on reciprocating, electromechanical, and rotating equipment

  • Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds, able to go into tight accesses, and be able to go up and down ladders to access equipment

  • Expected to have or purchase basic hand tools

Who We Are

Our Values

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