Engineering Tech

Description

Hartzell Aviation Family

The Hartzell Aviation family, including Hartzell Propeller, Hartzell Engine Tech, and Hartzell Aerospace Welding, is rooted in a legacy dating back to the Wright Brothers. Dedicated to advancing general aviation, we invest in world-class processes and cutting-edge technologies to support aircraft owners and operators. Hartzell Aviation is a subsidiary of Arcline Investment Management, a growth-oriented private equity firm focused on Critical Suppliers to Critical Industries.  With investments in niche, technology driven business in high value industries. Arcline is dedicated to building meaningful businesses that enable a better future. 

Hartzell Engine Tech

Hartzell Engine Technologies is the leading OEM supplier of aircraft cabin heating solutions and engine accessories, including turbocharging systems, alternators, starters, and fuel pumps.  HET manufactures, rebuilds, and overhauls these products for general aviation and military applications.  Our pursuit of excellence drives our business from the initial design to the assembly and testing of each unit. We take pride in our high level of craftsmanship, our people, and our facilities and make every effort to provide customers with the best product and service possible.

Key Responsibilities

Engineering technician (ET) supports new product development and production support efforts through laboratory test activities.  Position will require involvement with designers and engineers early in the design and support process for coordination of test requirements.  ET will primarily work in the engineering lab and will be responsible for its maintenance and insuring that consumable materials are replenished.  Effective written and verbal communications are a must. This position demands strong technical skills and will require attention to details, ability to follow procedures, ability to work without direct supervision, a willingness to accept tasks and see them through to a successful completion. Candidate must be a team player and must have a high degree of professionalism and be self-motivated.  ET will fabricate test apparatus, perform environmental and performance tests, work with technical drawings and specifications, and operate various types of laboratory test equipment.  ET reports to Director of Engineering, but will work with the Senior Engineering Technician. 

Key Expected Deliverables from the Position

1. Support plant operations and customers by providing testing support in collaboration with product engineers and senior engineering technician to resolve product related issues and develop new designs/products.

First Year Success Factors 

1. Become intimately familiar with the engineering lab and all testing equipment.

2. Become familiar with lab processes and procedures.

3. Successfully support with and without supervision multiple test requests to completion.

Candidate’s Typical Job Duties

1. Maintain engineering lab and all lab equipment

2. Performing engineering tests

3. Fabricate test fixtures

4. Assembly of mechanical test hardware

5. Assembly of electronic test hardware

6. Troubleshooting mechanical hardware

7. Maintain laboratory consumable materials inventory

Requirements

Two year technical degree in related field or equivalent

Technical Competencies

1. 3 years minimum experience in operation of mechanical fab shop equipment, i.e. lathe, mill, band saw, grinders, etc.

2. Experience in fabrication of mechanical systems

3. Ability to read both mechanical and electrical/electronic technical drawings and specifications

Preferred

1. 3 years minimum experience working in engineering laboratory environment

2. Experience with DC machines and electromagnetic devices

3. Experience with mechanical stress/strain and vibratory test methods

4. Ability to read electrical schematics and work with electrical test equipment in troubleshooting

Behavioral Characteristics 

1. Builds Strategic Working Relationships – Develops and uses collaborative relationships to facilitate the accomplishment of work goals.

2. Continuous Learning – Actively identifies new areas for learning; regularly creates and takes advantage of learning opportunities; uses newly gained knowledge and skill on the job and learning through application.

3. Innovation – Generates innovative solutions in work situations; tries different and novel ways to deal with work problems and opportunities.

4. Contributes to Team Success – Actively participates as a member of a team to move the team toward the completion of goals.

5. Initiates Action – Takes prompt action to accomplish objectives; takes action to achieve goals beyond what is required; is proactive.

6. Work Standards – Sets high standards of performance for self and others; assumes responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; self imposes standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed. Attentive to details.

Salary Expectations

In addition to offering competitive wages and benefits, Hartzell Engine Tech also offers the opportunity to increase your future earnings tied to growth in company performance. We recognize employee contributions toward growing the business through our unique Growth Participation Unit program (GPU).  GPUs are tied directly to company growth and rewards all eligible employees with cash when the business grows over time.

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