Aerospace Test Specialist - Gas Turbine Systems

Pratt & Whitney; Longueuil; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Group insurance program

Career progression opportunities

Merit/recognition program

Health and wellness program

Recreational and sports club

Nearby daycares

Public transit program and free park

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney Canada in Longueuil is seeking a Test Engineer to support the Development Engineering Test Team. This full-time, on-site role reports to the Development Engineering Test Team Manager and involves hands-on test cell work and data acquisition for gas turbine engines.

The position requires a Bachelor in Engineering, 2 years of testing/turbine experience, and strong teamwork, problem-solving, and English reading/writing abilities in a French-speaking environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Engineering with good understanding of gas turbine operation.
• 2 years of experience in the field of testing and/or gas turbines.
• Very good skills for teamwork and problems solving. Desire to deeply understand gas turbines and Test Cell systems operation.
• Capacity to work under pressure.
• This position is part of a French-speaking work environment, it requires a very good knowledge of English to read and understand, on a daily basis, documentation and technical terms that may emanate from international organizations, as well as to write and communicate in English with customers, suppliers or international colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Define and manage the proper implementation of test setups required to meet the intent of Requests for Test.
• Develop Test Instructions defining the test plan in accordance with Requests for Test.
• Program the Test Cell data acquisition system to meet test requirements.
• Manage daily test activities and coordinate all personnel from service departments involved in test setup and execution.
• Closely interact with test requesters to ensure that test data requirements and test setup are well understood throughout test execution.
• Ensure the quality of engine instrumentation data recorded throughout the test.
• Participate in and provide support for Test Cell and engine troubleshooting investigations when problems arise.
• Occasional travel may be required.
• Occasional second-shift coverage may be required.

Skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor degree in Engineering

Job description

Pratt & Whitney Canada in Longueuil is seeking a Test Engineer to support the Development Engineering Test Team. This full-time, on-site role reports to the Development Engineering Test Team Manager and involves hands-on test cell work and data acquisition for gas turbine engines.

The position requires a Bachelor in Engineering, 2 years of testing/turbine experience, and strong teamwork, problem-solving, and English reading/writing abilities in a French-speaking environment.