What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineering Test Technician position at General Electric?
Job Description Summary
Job Description
Role Summary:
Test Measurement Operations (TMO) - The Engineering Test Technician performs technical assignments involving instrumentation and NPI test data collection, which could include Light Probes, Intelligent Sensors, Clearanceometers, Slip Rings, and Dust Sensors under the leadership of appropriate staff or project personnel to ensure that Test Systems Engineering provides quality data to its customers. In addition, the Test Technician ensures the operation of related lab equipment and the organization and upkeep of lab spaces.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Assist with the assembly, preparation, and installation of applicable NPI jet engine test instrumentation
- Maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and package applicable test equipment for deployment to support NPI jet engine test with oversight and direction from Lead Technicians and Engineering
- Accomplish instrumentation implementation into the target test cell or site, as well as all preparations for collecting test data during engine test programs. Travel, including international travel, is required when supporting a remote test cell or site
- Provide test data collection and monitor application test equipment during NPI engine testing, as required
- Accomplish transfer and storage of engine test data
- Accomplish instrumentation tear-down, and facilitate equipment return to Bld 301 labs in Evendale
- Provide support to maintaining laboratory resources and equipment with direction from Lead Technicians and Engineering
In addition, as an Engineering Test Technician, you will:
- Support and perform work in compliance to all Environmental, Health, and Safety programs, policies and regulations
- Support process improvement and technology development efforts with supervision and guidance from Lead Technicians and Engineering
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Associate’s degree in an applicable technical discipline from an accredited school or institution {i.e. Aviation Maintenance, Electro-Mechanical Engineering, Electronic Technology, Chemical Technology, etc.} (Or a high school diploma / GED with two years of work experience in a manufacturing or testing environment)
Desired Characteristics:
- Ability to understand engineering drawings and schematics
- Previous experience with laser/fiber optic based or impedance-based test instrumentation
- Previous experience with microelectronic assembly, troubleshooting, and repair
- Previous experience with NPI jet engine test support
- Ability to operate electronic test equipment including oscilloscopes, network analyzers, and signal generators
- Ability to work independently for moderate periods of time with minimal supervision
- Problem-solving skills
This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.
Additional Information
GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
GE Aerospace will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).
Relocation Assistance Provided: No
