Engine Tester - 2nd Shift

GE Aerospace•Evendale, OH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves performing normal and complex test set-ups for production engines, product improvement, and engineering investigations. The Engine Tester will conduct complete mechanical, electrical, and operational acceptance tests on all engine models, including standard and non-standard tests for engineering investigations, acceptance testing, troubleshooting, and component endurance tests. Responsibilities include installing engines into test cells, setting up required instrumentation, and making necessary adjustments to engine controls and equipment. The role requires using diagnostic equipment to troubleshoot engine malfunctions, correct issues, and provide technical information to other personnel for timely problem resolution. The tester will inspect parts, accept or reject engines based on test results, and diagnose and suggest corrective actions for failing engines or components. Additionally, the role may involve instructing student engineers and lower-rated personnel on test procedures and maintaining required test records. This position may involve high-risk or hazardous operations and working shifts beyond a standard workweek, requiring the incumbent to be at least 18 years of age. Access to U.S. export-controlled information is required, making employment contingent upon proving U.S. Person status.

Requirements

2 years of jet engine testing or varied jet engine assembly experience.
High School education or equivalent.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Ability to prove U.S. Person status (U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. Citizen, or granted asylee or refugee status).

Responsibilities

Perform normal test set-up for production engines and complex test set-up for product improvement and engineering investigation.
Perform complete mechanical, electrical, and operational acceptance tests of a complicated nature on all engine models, including all standard and non-standard tests for engineering investigations, acceptance testing, and trouble-shooting and component endurance tests.
Install engine into test cell, all required instrumentation in or out of cell, and replacement parts as necessary.
Adjust engine controls and equipment; make all calculations necessary to comply with test requirements and adjustments to engine controls.
Use diagnostic equipment in trouble-shooting engine malfunctions, correct engine malfunctions, and provide sufficient technical information to other personnel if required, to assure a timely and effective solution to test related problems.
Inspect replacement of parts, accept, or reject engine in accordance with test results.
Diagnose and suggest corrective action on engine or components failing test.
May instruct student engineers on details of general test procedures; instruct lower rated personnel and maintain test records as required.
Maintain records and perform related duties.