Engineering test lab technician
Overview
The Engineering Test Lab Technician supports the design development and qualification testing of aerospace sensors and switch products. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical foundation and hands-on experience with pneumatic and hydraulic systems environmental chambers electrical test setups and data acquisition equipment. This role involves performing component and system-level tests maintaining test equipment automating test processes and documenting results to support product validation and certification activities.
Type of Position: Temporary to Hire
Hourly Rate: $32.00 - $38.00
Duties and Responsibilities
Operate pneumatic and hydraulic test systems for pressure temperature flow and leak testing.
Operate vibration and environmental test stands such as temperature humidity and altitude chambers.
Assemble simple electrical test circuits and instrumentation for sensor and switch evaluation.
Configure and operate data acquisition systems and test automation software to collect test data.
Execute engineering test procedures and record results with accuracy and attention to detail.
Support test equipment maintenance calibration and safety checks to ensure reliable operation.
Assist in the design and fabrication of test fixtures harnesses and adapters as needed.
Perform basic troubleshooting of mechanical electrical or software-related test issues.
Prepare test reports summarize results and communicate findings to engineering teams.
Follow all company and industry safety standards and regulations
Performs other related duties as required and assigned
Education and Experience
High School Diploma or GED required
Associates degree or technical certification in Mechanical Electrical or Mechatronics Technology preferred
2 years of hands-on experience in an engineering or test laboratory environment preferably within the aerospace automotive medical or industrial sensor industries
Soldering welding and/or machining experience is a plus
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
The employee frequently is required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to stand and sit. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
ITAR Requirements
To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations applicant must be a U.S. citizen lawful permanent resident of the U.S. protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
Hydra Electric Company is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer
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Required Experience:
IC
Breakthrough technology in aerospace sensor and switch designs. Hydra-Electric manufactured products have been used on a wide variety of commercial and military programs since our first innovation in1948.