Test Engineering Technician

Crane Aerospace and Electronics has an exciting opportunity for a Test Engineering Technician at our Elyria, OH location.

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.

• Conduct aerospace fluid handing 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, plumbing and instrumenting of the test set‑ups.
• Troubleshoot set‑ups, instrumentation (Analog, Digital) and repair.
• Maintain a clean, safe, well‑organized lab area (sweeping, mopping, moving 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).
• Maintain test lab instrumentation; move equipment between lab cells.
• Procurement of lab supplies per assigned responsibilities.
• Fill out appropriate lab paperwork as required.
• Any other task assigned by supervisor or management.

• Provides technical support of bid packages when required.
• Mentors and trains junior technicians, as needed.

• 7 years’ experience in a similar or related testing environment.
• Knowledge in electronics (instrumentation), computers, data acquisition systems, and hydraulics.
• Skills:
  
  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).

• Normal manufacturing environment.
• Use of safety equipment: eye safety glasses, gowning, masks, hearing protectors, heel/wrist straps and other required PPE.
• Exposure to unusual environmental conditions such as loud noises, cold temperatures, confined spaces, dust or fumes.
• Flexible and willing to work overtime if necessary.

• Health care, dental, vision, life and disability insurance starting the first day of the month.
• 15 days of paid time off that accrue from the first day of employment and 12 paid holidays per year.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Education reimbursement eligible after 6 months of employment.

Crane Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, general identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.