Test Technician
- Ottawa, ON, Canada
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Specific
Job Responsibilities
The primary responsibility of the Test Technician is to perform engine installation and testing procedures for the altitude test facility. They are responsible for daily testing activities on development test engines, test sections, control systems, accessories, and components. The technician must also participate in local EH&S (Environment, Health & Safety) tasks and assist facility engineering as needed.
Profil
Key Responsibilities and Duties
- Work collaboratively with ATF
team members to safely meet test requirements and deadlines.
- Install gas turbine engines on
a specialized test stand and install and verify engine instrumentation.
- Set up data acquisition systems
and calibrate pressure, temperature, and strain gauge systems.
- Test high-value development
engines while adhering to multiple operational limits.
- Operate altitude facility
controls to meet testing requirements.
- Use various hand tools,
precision measurement tools, and portable test equipment, including a DVM
(Digital Voltmeter) and oscilloscope.
- Have in-depth knowledge of
complex mechanical systems, including hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical
power transmission systems.
- Possess a thorough
understanding of the fundamentals of AC and DC electrical systems.
- Interpret mechanical and
electrical assembly drawings and assemble components to meet drawing
tolerances.
- Demonstrate basic project
management skills and the ability to manage program deliverables.
Additional Information:
The Test
Technician must demonstrate the ability to:
- Adapt, remain motivated, and
exhibit strong technical and communication skills.
- Work effectively under time
pressure in a constantly changing environment.
- Troubleshoot engine and
facility-related issues.
- Work on a rotating shift
schedule.
More about this job
Responsibilities
The Test Technician at JMJ Evolution will install engines on a test stand, set up instruments and data systems, and run altitude tests on high-value development engines. The role also includes safety tasks and helping facility engineering.
Requirements
Candidates need hands-on knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical (AC and DC) systems, the ability to read assembly drawings, and skill with precision tools and test equipment. Strong communication and comfort working on rotating shifts under time pressure are expected.
Skills
- Gas turbine engine installation
- Altitude test facility operation
- Data acquisition systems
- Instrumentation setup
- Calibration of pressure, temperature and strain gauge system
- Oscilloscope
- Digital voltmeter (DVM)
- Precision measurement tools
- Hydraulic systems
- Pneumatic systems
- Mechanical power transmission
- AC and DC electrical fundamentals
- Reading mechanical and electrical assembly drawings
- Troubleshooting engine and facility issues
- Basic project management
- Environment, Health and Safety practices
Categories
- Engineering
- Manufacturing
- Science & Research
Keywords
- Test Technician
- engine test
- gas turbine engine
- altitude test facility
- test stand
- data acquisition
- instrumentation
- calibration
- pressure transducer
- strain gauge
- oscilloscope
- digital voltmeter
- DVM
- hydraulic systems
- pneumatic systems
- AC/DC electrical
- assembly drawings
- EH&S
- aerospace testing
- rotating shift
Tools
- DVM (Digital Voltmeter)
- oscilloscope
- precision measurement tools
- portable test equipment
- hand tools
- data acquisition systems