Field Service Technician

Safran; New Brighton (MN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Safran is seeking a Field Service Technician in North America to join a team that installs, maintains and repairs large electrical and mechanical equipment used to test aircraft engines. The role requires traveling to customer sites across the region and collaborating with Safran Test Cells staff, vendors and customers.

You will work under the guidance of a Sr. Field Service Technician, perform wiring, installation and troubleshooting per engineering drawings, and assist with on-site

Qualifications

• Technical degree in electrical or electro-mechanical discipline preferred.
• Experience installing automated electro-mechanical systems in an industrial environment is preferred.
• Experience installing electrical wiring, conduit, and troubleshooting is preferred.
• Willing to travel extensively for Field Service assignments, including international travel.

Responsibilities

• Install, build, maintain and repair large electrical and mechanical equipment used to test aircraft engines.
• Travel nationally and internationally to customer sites.
• Coordinate with customers, Safran Test Cells staff, vendors and subcontractors during commissioning.
• Document work through expense reports and site reports; provide installation feedback forms.
• Assist in housing, local transportation and procurement logistics for personnel.

Skills

Travel frequently

Electrical/electro-mechanical

Problem solving

Education

Electrical/electro-mechanical degree

Tools

Electrical wiring

Conduit

Troubleshooting

Job description

Field Service Technician

Job details

General information

Entity

Safran is an international high-technology group operating in the fields of aerospace (propulsion, equipment and interiors), space and defense. Its mission is to contribute sustainably to a safer world, where air transport becomes ever more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Present on every continent, the Group employs 110,000 people and generated €31.3 billion in revenue in 2025. Safran holds, either independently or through partnerships, leading global or European positions in its markets.

Safran was ranked second in the Aerospace & Defense sector in TIME magazine's ""World's Best Companies 2025"" ranking.

Holding leading positions worldwide, Safran Aero Boosters designs, develops and manufactures modules, equipment and test benches for aerospace and space propulsion systems. Based in Belgium, Safran Aero Boosters operates two subsidiaries in the United States and brings together the expertise of 2,000 talented employees.

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

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