Engineering Technician

Engineering Technician

Whippany Actuation Systems is a dynamic aerospace company that designs and manufactures electromechanical actuators and control electronics for commercial and military applications. Recognized as experts in our industry for over 70 years, we have been part of the TransDigm Group since 2013. We are a fully integrated manufacturing company which takes responsibility for the success of our business and acts quickly to implement new ideas and projects to ensure company growth.

We are looking for a talented Engineering Technician to assist in the fabrication and maintenance of our newly introduced test equipment as well as our legacy production equipment.

• Troubleshoot, repair and perform Preventative Maintenance of all test equipment in support of production and qualification testing;
• Assemble and wire new test equipment in accordance with provided instructions and/or diagrams;
• Perform soldering work to J STD;
• Perform qualification tests and validation of newly introduced test equipment;
• Serve as a backup resource to Perform Vibration and Environmental Stress Screening (ESS);
• Perform calibration in accordance with procedures

• Associate's degree in an engineering or electronics discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience (High School Diploma / GED with a minimum of 2 years of technical experience);
• Three years technical experience in an engineering development environment;

• You to be a "U.S. Person" as defined by the US Government and able to work without restriction with controlled technology and data

• An ability to program and operate environmental chambers and vibration generators;
• Good communication, technical writing skills and computer skills including MS Office;
• A self-starter who is capable of working independently as well as part of a team;
• An ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and mechanical assembly drawings;
• Demonstrated understanding of Automated Functional Test Equipment and Software such as LabView;
• An ability to work overtime as needed (weekday/weekend) to support Production or Qualification Testing

A team player who can also work independently with minimum supervision

Compensation and Benefits:
The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $40.00 to $50.00 per hour. Final pay determinations will depend on various factors, including, but not limited to, experience level, knowledge, skills, and abilities. If hired, the employee will be in an "at-will position."

At Whippany Actuation Systems, we believe that our success can only be credited to the hard work and dedication of our employees. To support our employees, we offer a variety of benefit options so they can choose the coverage based on what is important to their unique lifestyle. These include medical, dental, vision, ID protection, legal insurance, pet insurance, tuition assistance program, and an employee assistance program. In addition, we provide 401K with immediate company match, life insurance, AD&D coverage, and short- and long-term disability benefits. Lastly, active employees are eligible for generous paid time off including 12 paid holidays, vacation, and sick/personal time.

For more information and to apply, please visit our website @ www.whipactsys.com/careers

Our Commitment:

Whippany Actuation Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Individuals who have a disability and would like to request an accommodation with regard to the application and selection process (i.e. the online application or interviews) or have questions regarding our website accessibility, may call 973-560-6662.