• Function Test Technician

    Ensign-Bickford Aerospace and Defense (Simsbury, CT)


    This opportunity is located within our Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company business, a global leader of mission-critical hardware and systems solutions including precision energetics systems and innovative explosive solutions. Click here (https://www.eba-d.com/) to learn more.

    Job Description

    EBAD seeks a first shift Test Technician to join the Test Lab in our Simsbury, Connecticut facility. This position reports directly to the Function Team Lead.

    Responsibilities

    The Test Technician position supports the testing of development and production products. Many of these products are explosive or energetic in nature. Duties include:

     

    + Test evaluation, set-up, and performance.

    + Perform testing in accordance with written procedures, MIL-STD’s and industry specifications.

    + Assist in test development.

    + Maintaining test equipment.

    + Test data reporting

    + Maintaining accurate accountability and inventories of materials

    Requirements:

    + Education: High School Diploma (Associate Degree in Engineering or related field preferred).

    + Candidates must be able to work independently and interface with individuals at multiple levels in the organization and with customers.

    + Strong mechanical aptitude, problem solving, and communication skills are required .

    + Candidates must be able to interpret and execute test requirements provided in written specifications.

    + Knowledge of explosive materials and/or ordnance devices is strongly preferred.

    + Experience working in a defense or aerospace industry is also preferred.

    + Occasional heavy lifting, working outdoors, occasional travel, and overtime may be required.

    The ideal candidate will have experience in a test lab environment with exposure to several of the following areas:

    Testing

     

    + Velocity of Detonation

    + Explosive output/penetration/severance testing

    + Rocket Motor Testing

    + Density of energetic materials

    + Conditioning and functioning various types of energetics and energetic systems

     

    Instrumentation

     

    + Accelerometers

    + Charge Amplifiers & Signal Conditioners

    + Thermocouples/RTDs

    + Data Acquisition/Recording

    + Fire Sets

    + Pressure Sensors/Gauges

    + Oscilloscopes

    + Calipers/Micrometers

    + Environmental Chambers

    + Water Pressure Chambers

    + Standard measurement instruments

    Desired Skills:

    + Microsoft Word and Excel Proficiency

    + Experience with standard video recording equipment, high speed video equipment, and basic still photography

     

    Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, or veteran status.

     

    Ensign-Bickford Industries, (http://e-bind.com) (EBI), founded in 1836, is a privately-owned high technology conglomerate that participates in businesses that are relevant to the future of the world and have multigenerational growth prospects. As One EBI, we innovate in science and technology for the safety, health, and well-being of society, creating exceptional long-term value.

     

    Watch the video above to learn more about some of the incredible challenges we take on every day to deliver the best product for our customers, and ultimately the world.

     

    Ensign-Bickford Industries (EBI) is a global science and technology organization with unparalleled leadership positions in attractive industries and markets. We are EBI, positioned to take on some of the world's most complex technological and scientific challenges in diagnostics, pet food science, and aerospace and defense.

     

    Click here to learn about our Core Values (https://ensign-bickfordind.com/ebi-core-values/)

     

    We conduct business in a manner that reflects the highest human and ethical standards. With that commitment to mutually beneficial partnerships and a belief in the efficacy of genuine economic and social service, this cornerstone is the foundation of who we are as a company and our winning vision.

     

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    + EBAD is a global leader in precision energetic systems and other innovative explosives, non-explosive and electromechanical solutions for the defense and aerospace markets.

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