Engine Tester - 2nd Shift

About the role

Perform normal test set-up for production engines and complex test set-up for product improvement and engineering investigation.

Responsibilities

• Perform complete mechanical, electrical, and operational acceptance tests of a complicated nature on all engine models, including all standard and non-standard tests for engineering investigations, acceptance testing, trouble-shooting, and component endurance tests.
• Install engine into test cell, all required instrumentation in or out of cell, and replacement parts as necessary.
• Adjust engine controls and equipment; make all calculations necessary to comply with test requirements and adjustments to engine controls.
• Use diagnostic equipment in trouble-shooting engine malfunctions, correct engine malfunctions, and provide sufficient technical information to other personnel if required to assure a timely and effective solution to test-related problems.
• Inspect replacement of parts, accept, or reject engine in accordance with test results.
• Diagnose and suggest corrective action on engine or components failing test.
• May instruct student engineers on details of general test procedures; instruct lower-rated personnel and maintain test records as required.
• Maintain records and perform related duties.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of jet engine testing or varied jet engine assembly experience.
• High school education or equivalent.
• Must be at least 18 years of age by the time of joining due to high-risk or hazardous operations and potential shift work beyond a standard workweek.
• Must qualify as a U.S. Person (U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. Citizen, asylee, or refugee) to access U.S. export-controlled information.

Incumbents of this job have displacement rights to the following roles: Development Mechanic, Production Assembly Mechanic, Heat Treat Services, Multi Services, Facilities Services.