Test Engineering Technician

** Crane Aerospace & Electronics
** has a unique and exciting career opportunity for a  
** Test*
* ** Engineering Technician
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** Ft. Walton Beach, FL** .

** About Crane:*
* ** 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!

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* Job Summary:

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* You will be responsible to 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.

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* Essential Functions:

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* ** Production & Engineering Test Support*
* + 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

** Maintenance & Repair*
* + 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

** Preventive & Predictive Maintenance*
* + 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

** Collaboration & Leadership*
* + 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

** Safety & Compliance*
* + 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

** Minimum Qualifications**  **:*
* + 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

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** 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.

** Top Benefits:*
* As a team member at Crane Aerospace and Electronics, you'll enjoy:

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** Benefits:
** Health care, dental, vision, life and disability insurance starting the first day of the month

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** Time Off:
** 15 days of paid time off that start accruing your first day at Crane and 11 paid holidays per year.

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** 401k Retirement Plan:
** 401k plan with company match

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** Education…