Engineering Technician - Hydraulic Test Lab Tech

Engineering Technician - Hydraulic Test Lab Tech

Group:
Aerospace Group N. America
Division:
Hydraulic Systems Division (HSD)

Location:

USA KALAMAZOO MI - ABEX (NEW H
Job Family :
Engineering
Job Type :
Regular
Posted :
Jul 24, 2026
Job

Job Description

As a member of our team, you are instrumental in fulfilling our mission: 'Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that Lead to a Better Tomorrow.' Pursuing a career at Parker presents unlimited opportunities for both professional and personal development. Working with some of the most brilliant minds in the industry, your contributions will be pivotal in developing innovative technologies and products, significantly contributing to Parker’s goal of addressing the world’s most pressing engineering challenges.

At Parker, our team members belong, matter and make a difference.

Position Summary

Parker Hydraulic Systems Division is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Hydraulics Technician to perform development, qualification and production level testing of aerospace hydraulic components including pumps, hydraulic motors, electric motors, pump-motor packages, reservoirs, accumulators, actuators, filter modules, valves, and other hydraulic components.

Essential Functions

• Build hydraulic test setups according to hydraulic schematics provided by Engineering.
• Ensure proper measuring sensors are used in the test setups and meet all calibration requirements.
• Conduct hydraulic tests according to written Engineering Test Procedures.
• Collect all test data and be able to perform basic-level data analysis.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to the hydraulic test system including drive motors, sensors, and data acquisition systems.
• Collaborate with Test Engineers, Project Engineers and Management relative to test schedules and technical obstacles.
• Collaborate with electronic, mechanical and other hydraulic technicians to support system-level diagnostics and repairs.
• Perform basic preventive maintenance on Test Lab equipment.
• Document all testing and maintenance activities, test results, and daily logs accurately.
• Maintain compliance with safety protocols, 5S standards, electrical codes and standard operating procedures.
• Associate of Applied Science (AAS) preferred, BS Aviation Maintenance, BS Mechanical Engineering, or BS Industrial Engineering a plus.
• Equivalent military training, hydraulic or electric motor test experience accepted.
• Ability to read and work from Test Procedures, Hydraulic Schematics, and engineering drawings.
• Operational experience with various types of standard lab instrumentation and data acquisition systems used for collecting Pressure, Flow, RPM, Force, Torque, Current, Voltage, and Temperature data.
• Experience performing setup, test, repair, disassembly, and assembly of aircraft and industrial hydraulic pumps, motors, actuators and hydraulic systems products.
• Must be able to conduct a wide variety of Engineering tests, collect test data, and assist in failure investigations with high customer visibility and strict test schedules.
• Ability to write brief technical reports, e-mails, and other technical communications.
• Experienced in MS Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work in a LabVIEW environment as a user.
• Programming experience including LabVIEW sequencers.
• A working knowledge of basic electronics.
• Some machining experience.

• Experience in the operation, setup and repair of industrial pumping systems.

• Knowledge of AC and DC motor theory.

Qualifications

Required:

• Associate of Applied Science (AAS) preferred, BS Aviation Maintenance, BS Mechanical Engineering, or BS Industrial Engineering a plus.
• Equivalent military training, hydraulic or electric motor test experience accepted.
• Ability to read and work from Test Procedures, Hydraulic Schematics, and engineering drawings.
• Operational experience with various types of standard lab instrumentation and data acquisition systems used for collecting Pressure, Flow, RPM, Force, Torque, Current, Voltage, and Temperature data.
• Experience performing setup, test, repair, disassembly, and assembly of aircraft and industrial hydraulic pumps, motors, actuators and hydraulic systems products.
• Must be able to…