Test Technician

About the role

The engineering test technician position in the Structural and Environmental Laboratories at the Sand Lake Road Facility in Orlando, Florida will report directly to the Environmental Test Group Engineering Manager. The group is responsible for providing environmental test solutions to all R & D and production programs at MFC.

Responsibilities

• Setup and execution of a variety of environmental simulation tests in accordance with program and MIL STD requirements.
• Types of tests include vibration, shock, and various types of climatic exposures.
• Possess the knowledge or ability to learn the operation and capabilities of all test equipment.
• Safe handling and installation of test hardware onto test equipment.
• The execution of environmental testing of hardware to specified customer requirements.

Requirements

• Must have at least 5 years of experience with MS Office/Windows.
• Must have at least 5 years of experience with wrenches, including torque wrenches, T-handles, and ratchets.
• Capable of obtaining an ATF Explosives License.
• No degree required, but capable of moving about large machinery and climbing ladders.
• Capable of learning electromechanical principles and how sensors generate signals.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or demonstrated interest for hands-on testing/evaluation of hardware.
• Physical ability to climb ladders and move about large machinery.
• Capable of learning electromechanical principles (i.e. understanding electronic control of mechanical equipment).
• Experience with the use of vibration shakers, shock test machines, and climatic exposure chambers.
• Experience with the use of vibration control software and programmable PID temperature controllers.

Desired Experience

• Ability to use powered tools (both electric and pneumatic) would be preferred but not required.
• Experience as a test technician within the aerospace industry in an environmental test laboratory or equivalent.
• Strong aptitude with mechanical and/or electromechanical tools and instrumentation.