Engineering Technician 3 - Testing Specialist OTHSAL

GE Aerospace • Evendale, OH

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About The Position

The Engineering Test Technician performs technical assignments involving instrumentation and NPI test data collection, potentially using Light Probes, Intelligent Sensors, Clearanceometers, and Slip Rings. Under the leadership of appropriate staff or project personnel, the technician helps ensure Test Systems Engineering provides quality data to its customers. The role also ensures the operation of related laboratory equipment and the organization and upkeep of laboratory spaces.

The technician supports NPI jet engine test programs by preparing and installing instrumentation, maintaining and troubleshooting test equipment, implementing instrumentation at test cells or sites, collecting and transferring test data, and returning equipment to the laboratories in Evendale. Travel, including international travel, is required when supporting a remote test cell or site. The role also supports laboratory resources, Environmental, Health, and Safety compliance, and process improvement and technology development efforts under supervision and guidance from Lead Technicians and Engineering.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in an applicable technical discipline from an accredited school or institution, such as Aviation Maintenance, Electro-Mechanical Engineering, Electronic Technology, or Chemical Technology; alternatively, a high school diploma or GED with two years of work experience in a manufacturing or testing environment.
• Must be able to prove U.S. Person status as a U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. citizen, or person granted asylee or refugee status, because the role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to understand engineering drawings and schematics.
• Previous experience with laser/fiber optic-based or impedance-based test instrumentation.
• Previous experience with microelectronic assembly, troubleshooting, and repair.
• Previous experience with NPI jet engine test support.
• Ability to operate electronic test equipment, including oscilloscopes, network analyzers, and signal generators.
• Ability to work independently for moderate periods with minimal supervision.
• Problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with assembly, preparation, and installation of applicable NPI jet engine test instrumentation.
• Maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and package applicable test equipment for deployment to support NPI jet engine tests, with oversight and direction from Lead Technicians and Engineering.
• Implement instrumentation in the target test cell or site and prepare for collecting test data during engine test programs.
• Travel, including internationally, when supporting a remote test cell or site.
• Collect test data and monitor application test equipment during NPI engine testing as required.
• Transfer and store engine test data.
• Tear down instrumentation and facilitate equipment return to the Bld 301 laboratories in Evendale.
• Support maintenance of laboratory resources and equipment with direction from Lead Technicians and Engineering.
• Perform work in compliance with Environmental, Health, and Safety programs, policies, and regulations.
• Support process improvement and technology development efforts with supervision and guidance from Lead Technicians and Engineering.

Benefits

• Professional development
• Competitive compensation

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree