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Electrical Systems Worker

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Date: May 20, 2025

Location: Lexington, MA, US

Company: MIT Lincoln Laboratory

Job Description

Schedule: Monday – Thursday,  2:00 PM – 12:00 AM

The role involves all phases of electrical, electronic, and control systems work within a plant setting. The technician will be responsible for the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and startup of various electrical and control equipment, including life safety and security systems. This role requires collaboration across trades and availability for emergency response and utility shutdowns.

Requirements:

  • Experience in installation, testing, repair, calibration, and troubleshooting of:

    • Control devices

    • Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)

    • Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)

    • Microprocessor-based controllers

  • Ability to:

    • Perform field service work on electrical, mechanical, and process control systems

    • Support start-up of industrial process and mechanical equipment

    • Install, test, and maintain addressable fire alarm systems

    • Maintain and troubleshoot security and access control systems

    • Maintain toxic and flammable gas life safety detection systems

  • Availability for:

    • 24/7 emergency response support (electrical, fire alarm, security, and control systems)

    • Periodic call-ins

    • Two semi-annual utility shutdowns

  • Strong commitment to:

    • Safe work practices following OSHA and EHS guidelines

    • Supporting other trades and service personnel as needed

 

At MIT Lincoln Laboratory, our exceptional career opportunities include many outstanding benefits to help you stay healthy, feel supported, and enjoy a fulfilling work-life balance. Benefits offered to employees include:
    • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans
    • MIT-funded pension
    • Matching 401K
    • Paid leave (including vacation, sick, parental, military, etc.)
    • Tuition reimbursement and continuing education programs
    • Mentorship programs
    • A range of work-life balance options
    • ... and much more!  

Please visit our Benefits page for more information. As an employee of MIT, you can also take advantage of other voluntary benefits, discounts, and perks.
Selected candidate will be subject to a pre-employment background investigation and must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret-level DoD security clearance.
MIT Lincoln Laboratory is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, or genetic information; U.S. citizenship is required.


Requisition ID: 41945

 


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