Test Engineering Technician

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

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).

Our Crane Aerospace & Electronics Elyria facility has been a bedrock in the community-friendly town of Elyria, Ohio, for more than a century. Known for our excellence in pumping technology, our Elyria site produced the first-ever positive displacement pump for high performance piston engine aircraft and even supplied pumps for Charles Lindbergh in the 1930s. We have more than 150,000 fuel and lubrication pumps in service today and are proud to offer custom thermal management system solutions for a range of next-gen applications. Start the next chapter of your career with Crane Aerospace & Electronics!

Job Summary:

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. 

Essential Functions: 

• 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, etc., plumbing and instrumenting of the test set-ups. 

• Troubleshoot set-ups, instrumentation (Analog, Digital) and repair 

• Maintain a clean, safe, well-organized lab area requires sweeping, mopping and movement of 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 

• Maintenance of test lab instrumentation; Movement of equipment between lab cells 

• Procurement of lab supplies per assigned responsibilities 

• Fill out appropriate lab paperwork as required 

• Any other task assigned by your supervisor or management 

Non-Essential Functions: 

• Provides technical support of bid packages when required 

• Mentor and train junior technicians, as needed 

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Experience: 7 years’ experience in a similar or related testing environment. 

• Knowledge: Knowledge in electronics (instrumentation), computer, data acquisition systems, and hydraulics. 

• Skill: Welding, brazing, pipe/tubing bending.  Proficiency with PC computers 

• Ability: Ability to modify computer data acquisition and control programs. 

• Education/Certification: Associate Degree or equivalent experience in an electrical/electronic or mechanical curriculum 

• Eligibility Requirement: 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).

Working Conditions: 

• Working conditions are normal for a manufacturing environment 

• Manufacturing operations may require the use of safety equipment to include but not limited to: eye safety glasses, gowning, masks, hearing protectors, heel/wrist straps and any other required PPE 

• May be exposed to unusual environmental conditions such as loud noises, cold temperatures, confined spaces, dust or fumes 

• Flexible and willing to work overtime if necessary 

Top Benefits:

As a team member at Crane Aerospace and Electronics, you’ll enjoy:

• Benefits: Health care, dental, vision, life and disability insurance starting the first day of the month
• Time Off: 15 days of paid time off that start accruing your first day at Crane and 12 paid holidays per year.
• 401k Retirement Plan: 401k plan with company match
• Education Reimbursement: eligible after 6 months of employment

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You can see a list of our benefits at https://www.craneae.com/company/careers or visit our website at www.CraneAE.com for more information on our company and great opportunities.

We are committed to operational excellence and world class processes.  We employ Lean manufacturing techniques to optimize manufacturing efficiency and accuracy on all product lines. Our products are known for their technical strength, proven reliability and overall value.

In our efforts to maintain a safe and drug-free workplace, Crane Aerospace & Electronics requires that candidates complete a satisfactory background check.  FAA sensitive positions require employees to participate in a random drug test pool.