Test Technician

Ensign-Bickford Industries, Inc. • Simsbury, CT

21h • Onsite

About The Position

This opportunity is located within Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company, a global leader of mission-critical hardware and systems solutions including precision energetics systems and innovative explosive solutions. The Test Services Team is hiring a hands-on, mechanically minded Function Test Technician to support the Function Team Lead. This role is for individuals who love solving problems, thrive in fast-paced environments, and are energized by technology that matters. The position is located in Simsbury, CT. Ensign-Bickford Industries (EBI), founded in 1836, is a privately-owned high technology conglomerate that participates in businesses relevant to the future of the world and have multigenerational growth prospects. As One EBI, they innovate in science and technology for the safety, health, and well-being of society, creating exceptional long-term value. EBI is a global science and technology organization with unparalleled leadership positions in attractive industries and markets, taking on some of the world's most complex technological and scientific challenges in diagnostics, pet food science, and aerospace and defense. They conduct business in a manner that reflects the highest human and ethical standards, with a commitment to mutually beneficial partnerships and a belief in the efficacy of genuine economic and social service.

Requirements

• High School Diploma
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to interface with individuals at multiple levels in the organization
• Safety mindset with attention to detail
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Problem solving skills
• Communication skills
• Ability to interpret and execute test requirements provided in written specifications

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree in mechanical or electrical engineering
• Knowledge of explosive materials and/or ordnance devices
• Experience working in an aerospace industry
• Experience in a test lab environment with exposure to a number of the following areas: Instrumentation, Oscilloscopes, Charge Amplifiers & Signal Conditioners, EBW/HBW Firesets, High Speed Cameras, Watlow Controlled Environmental Chambers
• Microsoft Word and Excel Proficiency
• Troubleshooting Skills

Responsibilities

• Evaluation of set-up and performance for Tensile, Drop, Electrical and Function testing
• Performing testing in accordance with written procedures, MIL-STD’s and industry specifications
• Generating test data to support customer requirements

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees