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Technician - Test Cell (H/F) - SAFRAN HELICOPTER ENGINES USA, INC

Grand Prairie, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

Safran Helicopter Engines is an international high-technology group operating in the aviation, defense, and space markets. The ideal candidate will test the performance of new, repaired, and overhauled aircraft engines, interpret test data, and ensure compliance with safety and cleanliness standards.

Corporate TrainingRecruitingTraining

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Connect oil and fuel lines, instruments, controls, and engine accessories, such as generators, magnetos, and fuel injectors, using hand tools

Connect testing instruments, such as dynamometers and manometers, to engine

Start and operate engine for specified time at various speeds

Read and record test data, such as speed, temperature, oil pressure, fuel consumption, and exhaust pressure

Calculate performance of engine at various speeds, using test data, standard formulas, computer or calculator

Sign off tested engines as ready for service or indicates reasons for rejection based on analysis of test data

May operate computerized test equipment to enter, retrieve, and compute test data and be designated test cell technician

May be assigned responsibility for training of co-workers, and ensures that they are properly trained for each task they are performing

May be assigned delegate authority by quality department

Define and implement changes as necessary to improve process

Ensure that safety is a priority

Ensure cleanliness of work area

May be assigned responsibility for maintenance performed during his/her shift

Qualification

Mechanical skillsTechnical skillsPowerplant LicenseMicrosoft OfficeInterpersonal skills

Required

Associate's degree or equivalent from two year college or technical school; or two to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Mechanical/technical/interpersonal Advanced Skills must be adapted to the unique requirements of the organization

Intermediate Microsoft Office: Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Powerplant License preferred

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 quiet

This position requires access to information and hardware subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR)

The selected candidate must be a U.S. person or must meet eligibility requirements for access to export-controlled information and hardware