Test Technician

Ensign-Bickford Industries, Inc. • Simsbury, CT

7d • Onsite

About The Position

This opportunity is located within our Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company business, a global leader of mission-critical hardware and systems solutions including precision energetics systems and innovative explosive solutions.Click here to learn more. Job Description Join Our Mission as a Function Test Technician! The Test Services Team is hiring! We’re looking for a hands-on, mechanically minded Function Test Technician to support our Function Team Lead. If you love solving problems, thrive in fast-paced environments, and get energized by technology that matters, this role is for you. This is a position is located in Simsbury, CT.

Requirements

• Education: High School Diploma (associate degree in mechanical or electrical engineering preferred).
• Candidates must be able to work independently and interface with individuals at multiple levels in the organization.
• A Safety mindset with attention to detail, as well as Strong mechanical aptitude, problem solving and communication skills are required.
• Candidates must be able to interpret and execute test requirements provided in written specifications.
• Knowledge of explosive materials and/or ordnance devices is beneficial.
• Experience working in an aerospace industry is preferred.

Nice To Haves

• 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
• Attention to Detail
• Mechanical Aptitude
• Troubleshooting Skills

Responsibilities

• Primary responsibility will be evaluation of set-up and performance for Tensile, Drop, Electrical and Function testing.
• Testing will be performed in accordance with written procedures, MIL-STD’s and industry specifications.
• Test data will be generated to support customer requirements.
• Occasional heavy lifting, travel and overtime may be required as well as testing in inclement weather.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees