Power Systems Build & Test Technician

Drove Aeropower; Cumming (GA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Drove Aeropower in Georgia is seeking a hands-on technician to build, inspect, and test development and production power-generation equipment. You will read engineering drawings, configure test stands, and document builds.

You will troubleshoot systems, support teardowns, and implement improvements to safety, reliability, and efficiency. The role offers the chance to shape next-generation power systems with direct impact.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience assembling power-generation or rotating equipment to engineering specifications and tight mechanical tolerances.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Experience with electrical wiring and troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Experience with instrumentation, sensors, and precision measuring equipment.
• Proficiency with fabrication equipment and common shop tools.

Responsibilities

• Build, inspect, configure, and install development and production power-generation equipment to engineering specifications and quality standards.
• Pre- and post-test inspections, system test procedures, and monitoring of system performance, instrumentation, and test stand systems.
• Build, modify, and maintain mechanical and electrical stand systems: fuel, pneumatic, exhaust, instrumentation, and data acquisition.
• Fabricate and integrate custom tooling, fixtures, tubing, brackets, and other hardware for assembly and test.
• Accurate documentation of equipment builds, inspections, testing, and hardware configurations.
• Troubleshoot systems, test stands, and support equipment.
• Support equipment teardowns, component inspections, and root-cause failure investigations.
• Find and implement improvements to hardware, tooling, test systems, and processes that raise safety, reliability, efficiency, and repeatability.
• Keep a safe, organized work environment, and contribute to best practices, standard work, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Hands-on assembly

Reading drawings

Electrical wiring

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

Instrumentation & sensors

Fabrication tools

Tools

Fabrication equipment

Shop tools

Job description

Drove Aeropower in Georgia is seeking a hands-on technician to build, inspect, and test development and production power-generation equipment. You will read engineering drawings, configure test stands, and document builds.

You will troubleshoot systems, support teardowns, and implement improvements to safety, reliability, and efficiency. The role offers the chance to shape next-generation power systems with direct impact.