Test Engineering Technician

Crane Company • Fort Walton Beach, FL

12d • Onsite

About The Position

Crane Aerospace & Electronics supplies critical systems and components to the aerospace and defense markets. You’ll find Crane Aerospace & Electronics in some of the toughest environments: from engines to landing gear; from satellites to medical implants and from missiles to unmanned aerial systems (UAS). Located minutes away from picturesque white-sand beaches and emerald green water, our Crane Aerospace & Electronics Fort Walton Beach location is home to our Defense Power business – a leading supplier of high-power solutions for aerospace & defense applications. You’ll join a trusted, dynamic organization that supplies prime defense manufacturers with custom radar, directed energy and electric warfare solutions for placement on innovative, next-gen military platforms. Join us and our growing business as we supply solutions that enable the latest defense technology!

Requirements

• 4+ years of related experience
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and electro-mechanical systems
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical documentation
• Hands-on experience with troubleshooting, fabrication, and equipment repair
• Proficiency with hand, power, and diagnostic tools
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Strong verbal and written communication; Proficiency in reading comprehension (understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents) of the English language; Basic computer skills (understanding of basic software).
• Basic customer service and organizational skills.
• Associate degree or technical certification in Industrial Technology, Mechatronics or equivalent experience
• Eligibility Requirement: This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government. Additionally, as a US Department of Defense contractor, we are bound by the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Applicants selected could be subject to a Government security investigation and must meet the eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Responsibilities

• Build, test, troubleshoot, repair, and modify production electronic components and products, parts, equipment, and systems, such as computer equipment, instrumentation, digital / analog electronic products, electro-mechanical products, test equipment, and applying principles and theories of electronics, electrical circuitry, engineering mathematics, electronic and electrical testing, and physics.
• Fabricate test fixtures, and custom mechanical and electrical test solutions
• Install and modify machinery, piping, and power transmission systems
• Support equipment upgrades and new system installations
• Utilize test equipment such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, power supplies, and automated test systems
• Diagnose equipment failures and process issues using data analysis, schematics, and testing tools
• Identify root causes and implement effective corrective actions
• Perform advanced mechanical and electrical repairs on test equipment, production test systems and engineering test systems.
• Repair and replace components such as motors, pumps, drives, valves, electrical controls, and instrumentation
• Execute and improve preventive, predictive, and condition-based maintenance programs
• Maintain accurate records using computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS)
• Provide input to enhance equipment reliability and lifecycle performance
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to optimize system performance
• Partner with engineering, production, and maintenance teams on projects and troubleshooting
• Provide guidance, technical support, and training to other technicians
• Assist in project planning, estimating time and materials, and executing assigned work
• Follow all safety procedures including Lockout/Tagout and applicable electrical safety standards
• Ensure proper handling of tools, equipment, and hazardous materials
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment

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 11 paid holidays per year.
• 401k plan with company match
• Eligible for education reimbursement after 6 months of employment

What This Job Offers

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