• Sr. Engineering Technician

    Safran (Irvine, CA)


    Sr. Engineering Technician

     

    Company : Safran Electronics & Defense

     

    Job field : Testing

     

    Location : Irvine , California , United States

     

    Contract type : Permanent

     

    Contract duration : Part-time

     

    Required degree : High School Diploma/GED Equivalent

     

    Required experience : More than 8 years

    Professional status : Professional, Engineer & Manager

    Salary range : $41.83/hr. to $61.06/hr.

     

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    Job Description

    Job Summary

    The Engineering Technician is responsible for providing test lab technician services for internal and external

    customers in a capable, organized, timely, and safe manner. Responsibilities include modification of lab test stands

     

    and implemented design changes. Will be responsible for the safe setup, conducting of tests, completion of test

     

    reports and test data sheets. Candidate will assist in the troubleshooting of test setups, products, and systems.

    Good communication and coordination skills are required in order to work with multiple customers and schedule

    lab equipment efficiently. The individual must possess the knowledge and experience necessary to work with

     

    potentially dangerous equipment in a safe manner in order to ensure no injury to self or others. Applicant will be

     

    able to work with high voltage and high current equipment, along electromechanical equipment, which generate

     

    high force/load conditions.

    Essential Job Functions

    • Test Equipment: Support Engineering team to design, assemble, troubleshoot and repair of

     

    electromechanical test systems and product designs.

     

    • Technical Assistance: Provide technical support to engineers in various aspects of their projects, including

     

    design, prototyping, testing, and analysis.

     

    • Laboratory Work: Conduct laboratory experiments and tests to gather data and evaluate product design or

     

    performance.

     

    • Equipment Maintenance: Maintain and calibrate laboratory equipment to ensure accurate and reliable results.

    • Data Collection and Analysis: Collect, organize, and analyze data from experiments and tests to identify

     

    trends and patterns.

     

    • Documentation: Prepare technical reports, drawings, and documentation related to engineering projects.

    • Prototyping: Assist in the construction and assembly of prototypes and models based on engineering

     

    designs.

     

    • Quality Control: Inspect and test products and equipment to ensure they meet quality standards and

     

    specifications.

     

    • Problem-Solving: Identify, troubleshoot, and create reports from technical issues that arise during projects.

    • Actively participate and support the plant's safety program. Report any injury or near miss immediately to

     

    your Group Lead or EHS Manager. Report all unsafe conditions immediately to a Group Lead, Manager or

     

    EHS Manager.

     

    • Daily attendance is a requirement of the job, as is arriving on time. Overtime is expected when customer

     

    demand dictates the need.

     

    • Maintain a safe, clean, and orderly work area. Keep all walkways and aisles free of any debris or clutter.

     

    Maintain 5S standards by returning tools to shadow boards. Sweep floor and finishing area as needed.

     

    • Operate a vehicle to and from Mexicali, labs and suppliers.

    • Other duties as assigned.

    Job Requirements

    Required Competencies

    Education/Experience

    Senior Engineering Technician: 8 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of

     

    education and experience

    Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

    • Aptitude for diagnosis, repair, fabrication, and assembly of automated equipment.

    • Experience with PLCs, PIDs, and HMI usage and programming.

    • Basic understanding of Servo and Resolver Controls.

    • Able to troubleshoot, redline build drawings as needed.

    • Basic Programming Abilities in Visual Basic, C, and Python is preferred.

    • 2D and 3D CAD Modeling experience is preferred.

    • Proficient at using a Windows based PC, using email, the internet, and SAP ERP system.

    • Ability to communicate well with floor equipment operators, maintenance personnel, engineering and the

     

    Business Unit managers.

     

    • Preferred: Knowledge of CAD software (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, NX).

    • Experience with data analysis tools (Excel, MATLAB).

    • Experience with National Instruments Labview test software applications.

    • Familiar with Aerospace DO-160 or MIL-STD-810 test performance is preferred.

    • Must have a valid driver's license, a clean driving record, knowledge of traffic laws, and ability to navigate

     

    different routes.

    Leadership Skills / Management Skills / Personal Skills

    • Integrity

    • Judgement and problem solving

    • Leadership

    • Communication, both verbally and written and through active listening and reading comprehension.

    • Customer oriented

    • Adaptable and flexible

    • Knowledge of change control management

    • Analytical thinking

    • Dependability

    • Change agent

    • Planning, organization and prioritizing

     

    Company Information

     

    Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets.

     

    Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2024" ranking.

     

    Safran Electronics & Defense offers its customers onboard intelligence solutions allowing them to understand the environment, reduce mental load and guarantee a trajectory, even in critical situations, in all environments: on land, at sea, in the sky or space. The company harnesses the expertise of its 13,000 employees towards these three functions: observe, decide and guide, for the civil and military markets.

     

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    1833 Alton ParkwayCA 92606

     

    Irvine

     

    California United States

     

    100,000

     

    employees worldwide

     

    27

     

    Number of countries where Safran is located

     

    35

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    Safran is an Equal Opportunity Employer

     

    All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.