Operations Test Engineer

Entity
Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 92,000 employees and sales of 23.2 billion euros in 2023, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets. Safran undertakes research and development programs to maintain the environmental priorities of its R&T and innovation roadmap.
Safran is in the 1st place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2023" ranking.

Safran Aerosystems designs high-tech solutions that optimize aircraft performance and flight safety. World leader in emergency evacuation systems and crew oxygen systems, the company is also a major player in fluid and fuel systems.

Reference number
2024-144187

Job details
Domain

Research, design and development
Job field / Job profile

Testing - Instrumentation and measurement
Job title

Operations Test Engineer
Employment type

Permanent
Professional category

Professional, Engineer & Manager
Part time / Full time

Full-time
Job description

The Operations Test Engineer is responsible for supporting and creating equipment, assembly stations, and test stands for production support. The equipment may be used manually by an operator or be fully automated.

Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted or changed at any time at the discretion of management, formally or informally, either verbally or in writing.

1. Interact with all departments (design, quality, and manufacturing) to obtain product specifications to design equipment to.
2. Design and assemble customized equipment, from concept to completion; individually and/or with a team.
3. Model customized fittings, adapters, assemblies, enclosures, panels, tools, and/or fixturing to suit the needs of production.
4. Utilize six sigma lean tools to prove capability of equipment and make improvements to existing equipment.
5. Self-manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously.
6. Occasionally perform manufacturing engineering related tasks, such as but not limited to: PFMEA, lean initiatives, time studies, rebalancing lines, improving or generating work instructions, and general process improvement.

Listed above are the ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS of this job classification. Employees in this job classification may be required to perform various other duties including but not limited to training, administration, and housekeeping. In addition, employees in this job classification are responsible for the quality, quantity and timeliness of the product or service they provide. They will carry out those duties, in a safe and cooperative manner, per established policies, practices and procedures. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.
Travel specifictity

Less than 5%.
Additional description

Safran Aerosystems Oxygen Systems US (AVOX Systems Inc) is a U.S. based Safran Company located in Lancaster, NY that designs, manufactures and services oxygen life support respiratory systems, related personal protective equipment, and aircraft accessories for the aviation and government markets. Safran Aerosystems Oxygen Systems US functions as a part of Safran, with international locations. We provide innovative oxygen solutions to the aircraft industry.

Safran Aerosystems Oxygen Systems US is an equal opportunity employer. Safran Aerosystems Oxygen Systems US does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or hereditary cellular or blood trait, sexual orientation, marital status, or status as a disabled or Vietnam area veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.

*Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.

*All applicants must be a US citizen or US Permanent Resident (i.e., Green Card Holder)

*Relocation is not provided for this position.

*Veterans are encouraged to apply.
Candidate skills & requirements

Education -
Required: Computer, Electrical, Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Microelectronic, Robotics, or Systems Engineering; Bachelor of Science or Engineering Technologies degree

Preferred: Electrical Engineering Bachelor of Science or Engineering Technologies degree

Experience -
Required: 2-3 years in automation/controls or related engineering field performing similar tasks
Preferred: 5+ years in automation/controls or related engineering field performing similar tasks

Special Knowledge/Skills -
Required
• Strong and effective communicator, and empathetic listener
• Read, interpret and understand specifications and schematics
• Experience with PLC and HMI programming or equivalent (i.e. Arduino)
• Ability to troubleshoot
• Proficient with Windows based PC and Microsoft Office Suite
• Capable of using CAD software and Microsoft Visio
• Self-driven, organized, and high attention to detail, rationality, & practicality
• Basic understanding of wiring

Preferred
• Experience with Allen Bradley PLCs and RSLogix 500, and RSLogix 5000
• Experience with C-More Micro HMIs and programming software
• ANSYS SpaceClaim 2016+
• Autodesk Inventor 2017+
• Pneumatics and Air (or other inert gases)
• Pneumatics for Oxygen, and Oxygen safety practices
• Electrical wiring (DC and AC)
• Experience with lean and six sigma principles
Annual salary

$75,000 - $95,000 depending on experience
Job location
Job location

North America, United States, New York
City (-ies)

Lancaster

Applicant criteria
Minimum education level achieved

Bachelor's Degree
Minimum experience level required

More than 3 years
Additional Languages preferred

English (Fluent)