Instrumentation Engineering Technician

Job Description:

DPP is seeking an Instrumentation Engineering Technician for an opportunity with our client in the civic aviation industry.

Position description:

As an Instrumentation Engineering Technician, you will be accountable for fabrication and application of sensors to test hardware, routing of leads, termination of sensors, and setup and operation of measurement and recording systems.

Minimum requirements:

3+ years of experience in anything foundational to this role: Electronics work, MP work, some type of aerospace/adjacent; would like to experience as a technician (up to Sr level who wants to finish up with a couple years of contracting) and can hit the ground running and help with workload
Used to being in a professional workplace
Responsibilities will go a little further than the standard technician role
In order to be considered for this opportunity, you must be eligible to obtain and maintain security clearance, which requires USA Citizenship

Education/years of experience:

In lieu of a degree, 5+ years of experience working in technical roles
Associates degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Electronics or Aviation with 3+ years’ experience working in technical roles
Bachelors degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Electronics or Aviation with 1+ years’ experience working in technical roles
Experience with Gas Turbine Power Systems

Education equivalency:

4-year technology-based degree (mechanical, electrical, etc.) is preferred
OR, 2-year degree in STEM surrounding engineering
OR, AMP or aerospace
OR, Military experience with electronics or AMP

Key accountabilities:

Typical sensors include strain gages, thermocouples, thermal paints, thermal crystals, pressure tubing and transducers, accelerometers, tip clearance and blade tip timing measurement systems, aerothermodynamic rakes and probe assemblies, and signal transmission devices such as slip rings and telemetry systems
Work includes: fabrication of the sensors and systems, sensor application technique development, design and fabrication of simple fixtures or test apparatus, inventory and chemical management, providing assistance during engine assembly and test, including monitoring, troubleshooting, and maintaining measurement systems
Provide engineering design support; coordinating with team members to develop sensor application techniques, installation and routing plans
Write department procedures as necessary to improve efficiency and capture lessons learned, as well as help train and develop less experienced technicians
May work independently, be part of a team performing like tasks, or act as a specialist in a particular area depending on experience level and complexity of the task
May travel for off-site instrumentation and test support and represent the company while working with the customer
A practical skills evaluation will be given after sufficient progression in the hiring process

Preferred knowledge, skills, and abilities:

Team Leadership experience
Instrumentation sensor application experience, ideally with high temperature and/or rotating sensors.
FAA Powerplant or Airframe & Powerplant licenses
Machining, soldering, welding, brazing, avionics, or electronics experience
Good communication skills, both written and verbal; good interpersonal skills
Ability to read and understand blueprints, engineering drawings, and technical specifications
Understanding of basic mathematics, measurement systems and scales
Ability and willingness to travel up to 15 of the time

Work schedule:

Work location: Onsite
Duration: 12 months
9/80 Schedule: Over a 2-week period, 9 days out of 10 – M-TH are 9 hour days – Friday worked is 8 hours, then every other Friday is a day off
Terms: W2 position

Interested? Learn more:
Click the apply button or contact our recruiter Justin at Justin.Hawkdppit.com to learn more about this position (26-00268).

US Citizen: This role requires the ability to obtain a US security clearance, which requires a thorough background search and US citizenship. Residency requirements may apply. EOE/AA/V/D

DPP offers a range of compensation and benefits packages to our employees and their eligible dependents. Call today to learn more about working with DPP.

Job Ident #: 26-00268

Company Details

DP Professionals

3741 Landmark Drive
Suite 200
Columbia, South Carolina 29204 USA
www.dppit.com/

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Job Info

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

Type

Permanent

Company Details

DP Professionals

3741 Landmark Drive
Suite 200
Columbia, South Carolina 29204 USA
www.dppit.com/