Technician - Test Cell; H​/F - SAFRAN Helicopter Engines , INC

Safran est un groupe international de haute technologie opérant dans les domaines de l'aéronautique (propulsion, équipements et intérieurs), de l'espace et de la défense. Sa mission : contribuer durablement à un monde plus sûr, où le transport aérien devient toujours plus respectueux de l'environnement, plus confortable et plus accessible. Implanté sur tous les continents, le Groupe emploie 100 000 collaborateurs pour un chiffre d'affaires de 27,3 milliards d'euros en 2024, et occupe, seul ou en partenariat, des positions de premier plan mondial ou européen sur ses marchés.

Safran est la 2ème entreprise du secteur aéronautique et défense du classement « World's Best Companies 2024 » du magazine TIME. Safran Helicopter Engines est le leader mondial de la motorisation pour hélicoptères, avec plus de 75 000 moteurs produits depuis sa création. La société offre la plus large gamme de turbomoteurs et compte 2 500 clients répartis dans 155 pays.

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 Helicopter Engines is the world's leading manufacturer of helicopter engines, with more than 75,000 produced since being founded. It offers the widest range of helicopter turbo shafts in the world and has more than 2,500 customers in 155 countries.

The ideal candidate will test performance of new, repaired and overhauled aircraft engines and line replacement units, as well as interpret test data.

• Connect oil and fuel lines, instruments, controls, and engine accessories, such as generators, magnetos, and fuel injectors, using hand tools.
• Connect testing instruments, such as dynamo meters and manometers, to engine.
• Start and operate engine for specified time at various speeds.
• Read and record test data, such as speed, temperature, oil pressure, fuel consumption, and exhaust pressure.
• Calculate performance of engine at various speeds, using test data, standard formulas, computer or calculator.
• Sign off tested engines as ready for service or indicate reasons for rejection based on analysis of test data.
• Operate computerized test equipment to enter, retrieve, and compute test data and be designated test cell technician.
• Be assigned responsibility for training of co-workers, and ensure that they are properly trained for each task they are performing.

• May be assigned delegate authority by quality department.
• Define and implement changes as necessary to improve process.
• Ensure that safety is a priority.
• Ensure cleanliness of work area.
• May be assigned responsibility for maintenance performed during his/her shift.
• Supports Safran Helicopter Engines and management policies.

Education / Knowledge /

Skills and Abilities

Associate's degree or equivalent from two year college or technical school; or two to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Mechanical/technical/interpersonal Advanced Skills must be adapted to the unique requirements of the organization. Intermediate Microsoft Office:
Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint Powerplant License preferred.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand. The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. This position requires access to information and hardware subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR).

The selected candidate must be a U.S. person or must meet eligibility requirements for access to export‑controlled information and hardware.