Lead R&D Test Systems Technician

Danaher Manufacturing; Florida; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Pall Corporation, part of Danaher, is seeking a hands-on leader for laboratory instrumentation and test systems onsite in New Port Richey, FL. You will report to the Engineering Manager, Laboratory Services and support aerospace product testing with rigorous procedures.

You’ll design and run complex test setups, perform microscopy and materials analyses, manage data acquisition with LabVIEW, and apply root-cause analysis to sustain quality across programs. Travel up to 10% may be required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years qualifying multiple aerospace products.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience with air/fluid mechanical systems and electronic controls.
• LabVIEW data acquisition/control experience.
• Mechanical engineering fundamentals for fixtures and test setups.
• Ability to interpret complex specs and select alternatives.
• Travel up to 10% may be required.

Responsibilities

• Engineer the test: collaborate with engineers to shape test procedures, confirm requirements against SOPs, and select the right equipment.
• Run complex setups: configure and execute flow, pressure, temperature, vibration, endurance, and impulse testing on complete units and subassemblies; build cables and provide electrical support as required.
• Go deep analytically: perform microscopy, materials science, and chemistry analyses for R&D qualifications and external customers, including fluid sample and filter element analyses, filterability studies, and fluid property tests.
• Protect quality: monitor equipment and data acquisition, troubleshoot issues, and resolve test-related problems with disciplined root cause analysis.

Skills

Air/fluid mechanical systems

Electronic controls

Data acquisition

Process automation

Test analysis

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate’s in Aerospace Maintenance/Electrical/Power Plant/Petroleum Repair

Tools

National Instruments LabVIEW

Job description

What if your lab skills helped power safer flights and smarter devices?At Pall Corporation—part of Danaher’s family of companies—you’ll turn curiosity into real-world impact. We’re known for high-tech filtration, separation, and purification that keep critical systems running and communities safe. Here, your voice is heard, and continuous improvement (the Danaher Business System) fuels your growth.The challengeWe’re looking for a hands-on leader for laboratory instrumentation and test systems. Based onsite in New Port Richey, FL, you’ll report to the Engineering Manager, Laboratory Services. The standard schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:30 AM–3:00 PM, with routine overtime and flexibility as needed.How you’ll contributeEngineer the test: Collaborate with engineers to shape test procedures, confirm requirements against SOPs, and select the right equipment—double-checking calculations with basic math and statistics. Run complex setups: Configure and execute flow, pressure, temperature, vibration, endurance, and impulse testing on complete units and subassemblies; build cables and provide electrical support as required. Go deep analytically: Perform microscopy, materials science, and chemistry analyses for R&D qualifications and external customers, including fluid sample and filter element analyses, filterability studies, and fluid property tests. Protect quality: Monitor equipment and data acquisition, troubleshoot issues, and resolve test-related problems with disciplined root cause analysis.What you’ll need to succeedHigh school diploma/equivalent plus 5+ years qualifying multiple aerospace products, or an Associate’s in Aerospace Maintenance, Electrical, Power Plant, or Petroleum Repair (accredited).Background with air/fluid mechanical systems, electronic controls, process automation, and data acquisition.Ability to interpret complex technical specifications and procedures, identify issues, and choose effective alternatives.Standout experienceNational Instruments LabVIEW for data acquisition/control.Mechanical engineering fundamentals to design and fabricate safe fixtures and test setups.ProficienciesHydraulics ExperienceAerospace ManufacturingLegal and physical requirementsThis position requires access to export-controlled commodities, technical data, technology, software, and services. U.S. citizenship, U.S. legal permanent resident status, protected person status, or U.S. Government export authorization is required. Any offer of employment is contingent upon Pall obtaining the necessary employment visa and export authorization, including, if required, an export license from the applicable U.S. government agency.**Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements: **The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this role, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use hands and fingers to handle or operate objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; communicate verbally and hear. The employee may occasionally be required to lift and/or move up to thirty-five (35) pounds.Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, department perception, and the ability to adjust focus.Travel: up to 10%.Make your impactJoin a team with a 75-year legacy of discovery and innovation. If you’re ready to innovate at the speed of life, we’re ready to meet you.