Engineering Technician IV

Crane Co.; Lynnwood (WA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Crane Aerospace and Electronics in Lynnwood, WA, is seeking an Engineering Technician IV to perform testing and development of aerospace components. The role involves interpreting work orders, conducting a variety of engineering tests, and supporting engineering directed changes while collaborating across departments.

Benefits

Health care, dental, and vision insurance

15 days paid time off

401k Retirement Plan with company match

Education Reimbursement after 90 days

Qualifications

• 6+ years of related experience in testing and verification.
• Capable of writing and documenting tests.
• Understanding of engineering electronics and software applications.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate, test, and assist in product development and verification.
• Perform functional and calibration tests under various environmental conditions.
• Document and analyze test data, prepare reports.

Skills

Strong verbal and written communication

Proficiency in reading comprehension

Basic customer service skills

Education

Two-year degree in Electronics or equivalent experience

Job description

Crane Aerospace and Electronicshas an exciting opportunity for an Engineering Technician IV at ourLynnwood, WA location.

About Crane:

Crane Aerospace & Electronics supplies critical systems and components to the aerospace and defense markets. You’ll find Crane Aerospace & Electronics in some of the toughest environments: from engines to landing gear; from satellites to medical implants and from missiles to unmanned aerial systems (UAS).

Located in the epicenter of United States aviation manufacturing, our Crane Aerospace & Electronics Lynnwood, Wash., facility delivers industry-leading aerospace & defense power and fluid solutions. Our products are rugged enough to fly 5 billion miles from Earth on NASA’s New Horizons spacecraft and innovative enough to be featured on Eviation’s Alice all-electric aircraft. You’ll join a group of aerospace professionals committed to engineering excellence and work in a community tucked between the idyllic Puget Sound and Cascade Mountains. Start the next chapter of your career with Crane Aerospace & Electronics!

Job Summary:

The Engineering Technician IV works with limited direction to perform complete testing of new development and sustaining programs and special projects assigned by their managers.

Essential Functions:

• Works with engineers and senior level technicians to perform all work necessary to fabricate, test, build prototypes, and otherwise assist in the development verification, validation, and qualification of products and/or test equipment
• Interpret and manage work in accordance with work orders, drawings and schematics, sketches, catalogs, manuals, all other applicable engineering and customer specifications, and oral instructions
• Setup, adjust, adapt, operate and interpret results from standard toolssuch as multi-meters, signal generators, power supplies, bridges, oscilloscopes, function generators, in addition to automatic test equipment or special test consoles to simulate in-service conditions and specialized test equipment applicable to assigned area
• Perform functional, calibration, qualification, acceptance tests (if applicable), design verification tests under all applicable environmental and operational variables such as temperature, humidity, altitude, shock, vibration, EMI, and various stresses
• Review and perform plans and procedures to perform preventative maintenance and calibration of equipment and systems
• Review, dry-run and redline, provide input for Acceptance Test Procedures (ATPs), Standard Test Procedures (STPs), Qualification Test Procedures (QTPs), Design Verification Test Procedures (DVTPs), and other relevant and related procedures in support of engineering directed changes
• Document, analyze and organize test data, make computations, plot, graph and chart as needed, and otherwise prepare concise and accurate reports of test results.
• Interface with all applicable groups such as Production Technicians, Assemblers, Buyers, Engineers, Quality Assurance and others as necessary to exchange information, provide technical assistance, and share equipment; Assist with the transition of engineering to production.
• Ability to take on more leadership role in the department for the Level V Technicians.
• SME of area and able to provide cross functional support to one other area
• Coordinate and travel to outside testing facilities to support business functions
• Any other task assigned by supervisor or management

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience: 6+ years of related experience
• Knowledge: Exceptional comprehension to perform any test, and the ability to write and document tests to help support Engineering; Accelerated understanding of practical applications for engineering electronics, science and technology including applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services; Accelerated understanding of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming . Able to verify test software used in assigned area such as C#, Java, LabVIEW, etc.
• Skills/Abilities: Strong verbal and written communication; Proficiency in reading comprehension (understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents) of the English language; Basic computer skills (understanding of basic software). Basic customer service and organizational skills.
• Education/Certification: Two-year degree in Electronics or equivalent experience
• Eligibility Requirement:This position may require access to Controlled Data or Information. Where the position requires such access only US Persons will be considered. As a US Department of Defense contractor, we are bound by International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).

Preferred Qualifications:

• BA or BS degree in an engineering discipline

Working Conditions:

• Working conditions are normal for a manufacturing environment
• Manufacturing operations may require the use of safety equipment to include but not limited to: eye safety glasses, gowning, masks, hearing protectors, heel/wrist straps and any other required PPE
• May be exposed to unusual environmental conditions such as loud noises, cold temperatures, confined spaces, dust or fumes
• Standing:20% *percentage is approximate and may vary depending on work task
• Sitting:80% *percentage is approximate and may vary depending on work task
• Lifting (in pounds): up to 35 pounds
• Pushing (in pounds): up to 100 pounds
• Mental/Visual: Use of microscope and computer.
• Workspace (line, cube, etc):Clean bench

Top Benefits:

Salary range: $42.05 to $53.54. Several factors contribute to actual salary, including experience in a similar role or performing comparable job responsibilities, skills, training, and other qualifications. Some roles may be eligible for participation in performance-based bonus programs.

As a team member at Crane Aerospace and Electronics, you’ll enjoy:

• Benefits: Health care, dental, vision, life and disability insurance starting the first day of the month
• Time Off:15 days of paid time off that start accruing your first day at Crane and 12 paid holidays per year
• 401k Retirement Plan:401k plan with company match
• Education Reimbursement:eligible after 90 days of employment

You can see a list of our benefits athttps://www.craneae.com/company/careersor visit our website atwww.CraneAE.comfor more information on our company and great opportunities.

We are committed to operational excellence and world class processes. We employ Lean manufacturing techniquesto optimize manufacturing efficiency and accuracy on all product lines. Our products are known for their technical strength, proven reliability and overall value.

In our efforts to maintain a safe and drug-free workplace, Crane Aerospace & Electronics requires that candidates complete a satisfactory background check. FAA sensitive positions require employees to participate in a random drug test pool.

This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work being performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Crane Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, genetic information, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or applicable local law.