Test Engineering Technician

Crane Company • Elyria, OH

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Crane Aerospace & Electronics supplies critical systems and components to the aerospace and defense markets. This position provides technical support and leadership in the Experimental Test Lab. The Test Technician provides the hands-on work necessary to accomplish the tasks defined in this job description.

Requirements

• 7 years’ experience in a similar or related testing environment.
• Knowledge in electronics (instrumentation), computer, data acquisition systems, and hydraulics.
• Welding, brazing, pipe/tubing bending.
• Proficiency with PC computers
• Ability to modify computer data acquisition and control programs.
• Associate Degree or equivalent experience in an electrical/electronic or mechanical curriculum
• This position may require access to Controlled Data or Information. Where the position requires such access only US Persons will be considered. As a US Department of Defense contractor, we are bound by International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).

Responsibilities

• Conduct aerospace fluid handling component experimental tests per direction
• Construct test set-ups according to test procedures, schematics, written and verbal instruction provided by Test or project Engineers
• Align pump test fixtures, drives, etc., plumbing and instrumenting of the test set-ups.
• Troubleshoot set-ups, instrumentation (Analog, Digital) and repair
• Maintain a clean, safe, well-organized lab area requires sweeping, mopping and movement of equipment such as tanks and instrumentation
• Wire a data acquisition system
• Make hose and tubing assemblies for set-ups
• Calibrate flow meters, pressure gauges, thermocouples, electrical meters, frequency counters, temperature readouts and other instrumentation as required
• Fabricate test set-up components requiring the making of orifice assemblies, shims, drilling and taping holes, brazing, etc.
• Test Stand maintenance requiring electrical wiring of pressure switches and instrumentation panels
• Set-up control panels, explosion proof boxes and instrumentation systems, temporary in nature
• Maintenance of test lab instrumentation; Movement of equipment between lab cells
• Procurement of lab supplies per assigned responsibilities
• Fill out appropriate lab paperwork as required
• Any other task assigned by your supervisor or management
• Provides technical support of bid packages when required
• Mentor and train junior technicians, as needed

Benefits

• Health care, dental, vision, life and disability insurance starting the first day of the month
• 15 days of paid time off that start accruing your first day at Crane and 12 paid holidays per year.
• 401k plan with company match
• eligible after 6 months of employment

What This Job Offers

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