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Mid-America Aerotech, LLC · 4 weeks ago

Hydraulic-Pneumatic Test Engineer

West Fargo, ND

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$65K/yr - $100K/yr

5+ years exp

Mid-America Aerotech is a company specializing in aerospace services, and they are seeking an Aerospace Hydraulic/Pneumatic Test Engineer to lead testing and maintenance of hydraulic and pneumatic systems. The role involves overseeing test operations, authoring work instructions, and collaborating with engineers and technicians to ensure quality and safety standards are met.

AerospaceMechanical EngineeringService Industry

Responsibilities

Build, support, and partner with a diverse team to ensure test methods meet all applicable requirements and regulations

Author, update, and review/approve work instructions

Technical owner for numerous expensive, complex pieces of fabrication and test equipment

Develop documentation packages; educate and/or train other engineers and technicians on new or modified tooling and/or processes

Install new tooling, equipment, etc. as needed for new programs and customers

Interface with other engineers, subject matter experts, and technicians to solve production challenges

Design and implement tooling and test solutions, enabling high quality build of MAA hardware

Help to identify, plan, and execute capital equipment, machine, and layout upgrades to meet volume production demand

Create technical documentation as required by MAA processes, or as required by customer directive

Maintain work records in accordance with MAA standard practices and guidance, and the MAA FAA Repair Station Manual

Support equipment calibration and maintenance requirements

Perform hands-on engineering and liaison role between our design, test, operations, and manufacturing customers

Lead troubleshooting efforts and dispositioning of non-conforming (NC) hydraulics and actuated/mechanical-related issues through detailed work instructions

Lead efforts in isolating NC parts and assemblies

Lead efforts to identify and resolve Root Cause of vehicle non-conformances through Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Root Cause Corrective Actions (RCCA)

Provide technical expertise on hydraulics and actuated subsystems with collaboration with other subsystem Manufacturing Engineers and Design Engineers

Supports products through design and operational gated reviews by evaluating and aiding in the development of required artifacts

Qualification

Hydraulic systemsPneumatic systemsTest equipment3D CAD designProcess developmentData acquisitionScientific programmingEffective communicationInterpersonal skillsLeadership

Required

Experience writing work instructions and procedures for critical aerospace parts

Experience in a production environment within the aerospace industry

Experience with the build and test of pneumatic, hydraulic, and structural assemblies

Experience with test equipment (pumps, valves, heaters, instrumentation, data acquisition, and automation)

Experience with process development from R&D to high-volume manufacturing

Experience with scientific computer science languages (Python, MATLAB, or similar)

Experience with fluid and electrical system simulation and automation testing

Experience data reduction and post-processing tools

Mechanical component and/or tooling design and analysis (3D computer-aided design)

Knowledge of metallic manufacturing techniques, processes, and equipment related to machining, welding, drilling, and automation

Hose and fitting experience

Bachelor's degree or higher in an Engineering discipline, preferably Mechanical, Aerospace or Manufacturing Engineering

5+ years of recent experience designing hydraulic components, ideally in aerospace or equivalent type mechanical system elements within aircraft, spacecraft, or launch vehicles

Strong mechanical design and integration skills using 3D modeling tools

Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum

This is a hands-on position that may require standing for up to 4 hours a day and working directly with hardware on the floor

Must be comfortable stooping, bending, and standing

Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends when necessary

Ability to read and interpret technical data both in the form of drawings, and technical orders from a variety of military and civilian sources

Effective communication skills, both oral and written

Effective inter-personal skills

Knowledge of established aviation maintenance, overhaul and repair practices