Test Cell Engine Preparation and Post Run Technician

Test Cell Engine Preparation and Post Run Technician

Published 10.17.2025

Company:
Safran Helicopter Engines

Job field:
Manufacture / assembly and repair

Location:

Grand Prairie, Texas, United States

Contract type:
Permanent

Contract duration:
Full-time

Required degree:
Vocational/Trade School

Required experience:

First experience

SUMMARY OF JOB PURPOSE
Preparation and post run activities related to engines testing

• Primary function is to prepare Engines for Testing as well as remove Testing equipment for return to MRO, New Production, or Service center.
• Required “On Call” duty.
• Preparation of Engine for Test will include:
  • Generation of SAP service order paperwork.
  • Creation of test schedule (MyInd)
  • Attachment of test equipment
  • Installation of assets on to test bench
  • Maintain bench equipment used for test
  • Daily, Weekly, Monthly preventative maintenance
• Post Run operations of Engine after Test will include:
  • Assist with removal of asset from test bench
  • Removal of Bench equipment after Test operations
  • Completion of associated SAP paperwork
  • Completion of Test Schedule (MyInd)
  • Return Engine to associated shop after operations complete
  • Clean maintain and organize bench support equipment
• Provides “On the Job” training to technicians when required

EQUIRED COMPETENCIES – Education / Knowledge /

Skills and Abilities

• Certificate from college or technical school preferred
• Six to twelve months of related experience preferred
• Basic Level – Microsoft Office:
  Outlook, Word, Excel.
• Mechanical/technical/interpersonal skills that are adapted to the unique requirements of the organization.

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 accommodations 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 and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand. The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit and talk or hear.

The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually

Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets.

Safran Helicopter Engines is the world's leading manufacturer of helicopter engines, with more than 75,000 produced since being founded. It offers the widest range of helicopter turbo shafts in the world and has more than 2,500 customers in 155 countries.

2709 Forum Drive TX 75052

Grand Prairie

Texas United States