Engineering Tech Sr - Military Flight Controls Division

Military Flight Controls Division

Supporting aircraft worldwide, Parker Aerospace's Military Flight Controls Division (MFCD) provides primary and secondary flight control systems that make flight possible. Tested, proven and trusted in commercial and military applications for decades, MFCD provides precise position-control actuation solutions for military aircraft across the United States and with foreign partners. The division's JetPipe electrohydraulic servovalve (EHSV) technology is used across commercial and military aircraft around the world. Headquartered in Irvine, California, the Military Flight Controls Division is the global leader in fly-by-wire flight control systems and electrohydraulic products and offers the world's most advanced motor design capabilities for flight controls.

POSITION SUMMARY:

With minimum supervision, responsible for any combination of engineering technical duties which require a high degree of accuracy in one or more of the following functions: Materials & Processes, Dynamics, Electronic, Mechanical, Calibration and Customer Support.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

MATERIALS & PROCESSES

Review incoming lab requests, determine test requirements and assign appropriate charge number. Independently set-up and operate all lab equipment including: precision gauging equipment, microhardness, rockwell hardness, tensile testing, emission spectroscopy, and laboratory heat treating. Utilize precision gauging equipment, micrometers, dial indicators, surface plate, and microscopes. Perform post test analysis and prepare test reports based on specification requirements. Demonstrate a working knowledge of materials & processes specifications.

DYNAMICS

Devise, improvise, set-up and trouble shoot digital sine/random, shock test equipment including: accelerometer hook ups, centrifuge, oscilloscopes, hookups, oscillographs and x-y plotters. Perform post test disassembly and assist in analysis. Interpret comprehensive data and prepare accurate activity reports on which decisions will be based. Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of Mil-Std-810 with respect to dynamic testing. Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of electronics, and environmental testing of fuel, hydraulic, and pneumatic component parts.

ELECTRONIC

Devise, improvise, and trouble shoot electronic circuits and instrumentation set-ups including oscilloscopes, oscillographs, x-y recorders, and other standard lab equipment. Demonstrated ability to proficiently set-up and operate data acquisition computers, process control systems, micro processor applications, and automatic test equipment. Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of electronic principles.

MECHANICAL

Assemble component parts based on assembly drawings. Independently fabricate, design, set-up and trouble shoot experimental or limited run assembly and/or test activities on complex hydraulic, pneumatic, and limited electronic set-ups. Projects are highly technical presenting new processes and changing requirements. Interpret acceptance, qualification and R & D test procedures. Perform engineering, development, and quality tests, data acquisition reduction, post test disassembly and assist in analysis. Demonstrate ability to operate lab equipment including: recording oscillographs, oscilloscopes, flow measuring equipment, and computerized test systems where applicable.

CALIBRATION

Performs calibration on various types of semi-complex and complex electronic measuring and test equipment (M&TE). Demonstrates ability to proficiently set-up complex calibration test conditions interpreting calibration procedures, engineering specifications, schematics, or related documents. Documents and evaluates historical data to determine calibration intervals. Diagnoses, develops calibration procedures, and calibrates newly acquired M&TE. Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of electronic principles and calibration requirements per National and International Standards.

CUSTOMER SUPPORT

Performs technical maintenance on a variety of moderately complex to complex hydraulic, pneumatic, fuel or electronic systems and components. Plans and coordinates investigations into customer reports of technical product or service problems. Reviews performance trends, reports and documentation regarding malfunctioning or damaged products. Recommends and may provide on-site technical assistance to repair, replace or take other corrective actions; may perform rework or inspection of Parker's fielded hardware. Maintains and analyzes detailed performance and maintenance service records. May instruct customers on the operation and proper use and maintenance of equipment and ensures accuracy of work instructions and service handbooks and bulletins. Facilitates coordination with OEM divisions to complete corrective actions.

ALL SPECIALTIES

Demonstrate a thorough understanding of fluid power systems, cryogenic fluids, and environmental testing. Demonstrated ability to proficiently utilize all lab and test equipment. Maintain up-to-date qualification data and daily log books on each project. Recommend new techniques, systems, procedures and preventative maintenance to improve overall efficiency. Make recommendations for the purchase and/or use of equipment. Interface with employees from other functional areas i.e. design engineering, process manufacturing, quality control and vendors. Assist less experienced personnel. Perform other related responsibilities.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Five years related experience, trade or military training, or good understanding and demonstrated ability to perform described responsibilities.

Demonstrated ability to read engineering drawings, sketches, schematics and procedures.

Basic PC and electronic console skills where applicable.

Ability to perform mathematical calculations.

Personal hand tools may be required.

May be required to lift up to 50 lbs.

Must demonstrate effective verbal, written and interpersonal skills.

Ability to work effectively with others and be a participative team player.

Please note that the salary range information is only applicable for California. Compensation is based on a variety of factors, candidate experience, qualifications, location as well as market and business considerations. Pay Range: $54,967.00/annually to $91,612.00/annually.

This position is subject to meeting U.S. export compliance and/or U.S. Government contracting citizenship eligibility requirements.

Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 global leader in motion and control technologies. For more than a century the company has been enabling engineering breakthroughs that lead to a better tomorrow. Learn more at www.parker.com or @parkerhannifin.

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