Test Technician

Safran Group; Gainesville (TX); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid remote work

Tuition assistance

Retirement plans with employer match

Professional development

Job summary

Safran Seats USA in Gainesville, TX, seeks a Test Technician to join our engineering team. You will prepare, set up, and conduct complete engineering tests as required by the test plan, blueprints and verbal instructions.

The role requires a high school diploma, knowledge of electrical theory, experience with lab test equipment, and proficiency with Microsoft Office and data acquisition software. You will collaborate in a team and document observations.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent work experience.
• Training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience is preferred.
• 1 year of related experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collects and prepares data for engineering reports and analysis.
• Assembles, operates, and maintains lab testing equipment.
• Works as part of a team.
• Adjusts and repairs testing, electrical, and mechanical equipment.
• Inspects test equipment for wear and defects.
• Prepares notes and observations of test setup and data collection.
• Attends training seminars on test equipment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Electrical theory

Shop math

Laboratory test instruments

Microsoft Office

Data acquisition software

Written communication

Reading/writing in English

English communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Vocational training

Tools

Laboratory test & measurement instruments

Job description

Test 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.

With more than one million seats installed across the fleets of the world's leading airlines, Safran Seats is one of the global leaders in passenger, crew, aircraft and helicopter seating, delivering innovative, high value-added solutions.

Reference number

2026-185719

Domain

Research, design and development

Job field / Job profile

Testing - Planning and execution of tests

Job title

Test Technician

Employment type

Permanent

Professional category

Technician

Part time / Full time

Full-time

Job description

POWERED BY TEAMWORK. 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 and contribute to creating a safer and more sustainable world.

We trust our employees to bring bold ideas to build the future of aerospace together, contributing to our ranking by TIME as the leading Aerospace & Defense company on the 2023 World's Best Companies list (#59 on the full list). In this role, you'll play a pivotal part in preparing, setting up, and conducting complete engineering tests as required by the test plan, blueprints, sketches, and verbal instructions as directed by the test engineer. 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”.

Essential Functions (Duties and Responsibilities)

• A) Collects and prepares data used to support engineering reports and analysis.
• B) Assembles, operates, and maintains laboratory testing, measuring, and mechanical equipment
• C) Works as part of a team.
• D) Adjusts and repairs testing, electrical, and mechanical equipment and devices.
• E) Inspects test equipment for wear and defective parts, using standard inspection practices.
• F) Prepares notes, sketches, and observations associated with test setup and data collection.
• G) Attends training seminars related to specific types of test equipment.
• H) Performs other duties as assigned.

Candidate skills & requirements

A. Education & Qualification

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent work experience.
• Training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience is preferred.

B. Work Experience - Technical knowledge:

• 1 year of related experience is preferred

C. Professional Skills:

• Must have general knowledge of electrical theory and background in use of laboratory test and measurement instruments.
• Must be proficient in all shop math including trigonometry.
• Must also have good working skills with Microsoft Office and data acquisition software.
• Must have the ability to generate written communication and to operate required office equipment.
• Ability to read and review written communication.
• Speech and hearing abilities that allow individual to communicate clearly and distinctly in English.

D. Behavioral Skills:

• Must be self-motivated and able to perform at a high level of intensity without constant direction.
• Must be able to adjust to company priorities and changes.

E. Desirable Aspects:

• Experience working in Aerospace testing facility
• Knowledge of building fixtures

We offer competitive salaries, recognition programs, comprehensive benefits, retirement plans with employer match, professional development, tuition assistance, hybrid remote work, and over 300 career paths across global sites. Join us at Safran Seats USA, where your talents are valued and nurtured as we collectively evolve and excel.

\"Safran Seats USA is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.\"

Candidates applying must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.

Annual salary

based on experience

Job location

North America, United States, Texas

City (-ies)

Gainesville

Applicant criteria

Minimum education level achieved

High School Diploma/GED Equivalent

Minimum experience level required

First experience

ITAR Controlled Position: Select "Yes" if role requires U.S. citizenship/permanent residency

Yes