• Field Service Technician

    Safran (New Brighton, MN)


    Field Service Technician

    Job details

    General information

    Entity

    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.

     

    As a worldwide leader in its sector, Safran Aero Boosters designs, develops and produces modules, equipment and test cells for aircraft and space engines. Based in Belgium, Safran Aero Boosters has two subsidiaries in the United States and employs 1,700 people.

     

    Reference number

     

    2025-160445

    Job details

    Domain

     

    Production

     

    Job field / Job profile

     

    General services - Facilities technical support

     

    Job title

     

    Field Service Technician

     

    Employment type

     

    Permanent

     

    Professional category

     

    Employees / Staff

     

    Part time / Full time

     

    Full-time

    Job description

    Are you ready to be part of a team that drives big ideas and even bigger wins? At Safran, we believe in the power of both collaboration and individual contributions. We understand that it takes diverse perspectives, problem-solving skills, dependability, and trust to push each other forward and achieve great success. For us, working here is more than just a job; it's a passion. There's the unique opportunity to lead the way in aerospace and defense.

     

    The Field Service Technician will work alongside a Sr. Field Service Technician and acclimating themselves to STC's processes and procedures while working on-site servicing to customer needs. They will travel both nationally and internationally to various customer sites where they will be building, installing, maintaining and repairing large electrical and mechanical equipment and components used to test the performance of aircraft engines. These components and equipment measure up to 25 feet in length, and weigh up to 30 tons.

     

    But what else? (advantages, specificities, etc.)

     

    • Assist with the installation and inspection of Safran Test Cells and 3rd party equipment and performing preventative maintenance at customer sites

    • Provide support and back-up troubleshooting for the Field Service Team Manager while in the office and on call

    • Perform tasks including wiring, assembling, and installing electrical and mechanical components per engineering drawings

    • Provide documentation of all work through expense reports and assisting with installation feedback forms and site reports as needed

    • Responsible for the coordination of communications between the Customer, Safran Test Cells' staff, vendors, and sub-contractors during commissioning of the Project

    • Assist in handling local issues, including housing and local transportation for Safran Test Cells' personnel, local procurement, and local office management

    • Actively participate in a continuous improvement culture providing recommendations and implementing enhancements to current methods and procedures

    • Other duties as assigned

     

    Candidate skills & requirements

     

    -Technical degree in an electrical or electro-mechanical discipline preferred

     

    -Years of experience may vary depending on the level of field service responsibility

     

    -Experience installing automated electro-mechanical systems in an industrial environment is preferred

     

    -Experience installing electrical wiring, conduit, and troubleshooting is preferred

     

    -Must be willing and able to travel extensively for Field Service assignments, including frequent and extended international travel to customer sites under demanding schedules and conditions

     

    Join our team and become part of the group that's making amazing things happen on the ground and in the skies. Together, we'll proudly step back and say, “We did that”.

     

    Annual salary

     

    75,000-90,000

     

    Job location

     

    Job location

     

    North America, United States, Minnesota, Minneapolis

     

    City (-ies)

     

    651 Campus Drive MN 55112 New Brighton

     

    Applicant criteria

     

    Minimum education level achieved

     

    Vocational/Trade School

     

    Minimum experience level required

     

    More than 3 years