Aerospace Test & Prototyping Technician

Ingersoll-Rand; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Ingersoll Rand is seeking an Engineering Technician to perform technical analyses, conduct experiments, document data, and support engineers in product development and suit testing. The role emphasizes independent work on complex assignments to improve quality and reliability across projects.

The position involves fabricating prototypes, executing mechanical tests with GSE, and reporting findings while collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement and operational

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or trade school certification.
• 3+ years of relevant technical, manufacturing, testing, or engineering support experience.
• Ability to safely use hand tools, power tools, testing equipment, and GSE.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with peers, cross-functional teams, and external customers.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate and promote compliance with all company safety policies, procedures, and standards.
• Assist engineers with analysis, testing, troubleshooting, and support of machines, tools, equipment, and mechanical systems.
• Repair, rework, or modify mechanical assemblies to ensure compliance with operational specifications and tolerances.
• Fabricate and assemble mechanical prototypes from blueprints, engineering drawings, schematics, and sketches.
• Conduct functional, operational, structural, leakage, and reliability testing of prototype and production units using required Ground Support Equipment (GSE).
• Collect, analyze, document, and report test data and any anomalies found.
• Support root cause investigations, corrective actions, and failure analysis activities.
• Maintain accurate documentation, reports, and records related to testing, troubleshooting, and product evaluations.
• Perform complex tasks and completes assignments with minimal or no supervision.
• Exercise independent judgment while working within established procedures and engineering standards.
• Support suit demonstrations and testing activities utilizing required GSE.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Analytical and troubleshooting

Collaboration across teams

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or trade school certification

Associate degree in Engineering Technology

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Testing equipment

Ground Support Equipment (GSE)

Job description

Ingersoll Rand is seeking an Engineering Technician to perform technical analyses, conduct experiments, document data, and support engineers in product development and suit testing. The role emphasizes independent work on complex assignments to improve quality and reliability across projects.

The position involves fabricating prototypes, executing mechanical tests with GSE, and reporting findings while collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement and operational