Senior Calibration Technician (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2024-10-17

Country:

United States of America

Location:

PW100: East Hartford 400 Main Street, East Hartford, CT, 06118 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

Pratt & Whitney is working to once again transform the future of flight—designing, building and servicing engines unlike any the world has ever seen. And because transformation begins from within, we’re seeking the people to drive it. So, calling all curious. 

Come ready to explore and you’ll find a place where your talent takes flight—beyond the borders of title, a country or your comfort zone. Bring your passion and commitment and we’ll welcome you into a tight-knit team that takes our mission personally. Channel your drive to make a difference into shaping an organization and an industry that’s evolving fast to the future.

Innovation through diversity of thought. At Pratt & Whitney, we believe diversity of thought enables creativity, innovation, and a foundation for inclusion. By fostering an inclusive culture, we accept a shared accountability and responsibility to recognize, sponsor, coach, hire and promote talent equally. We welcome our employees to be their whole - best - selves at work because trust, respect and integrity, are a part of our DNA.

At Pratt & Whitney, the difference you make is on display every day. Just look up. Are you ready to go beyond?

Calibration Engineering Technician, Measurement & Test Equipment (Onsite)

What You Will Do:

The Quality and Process Engineering (Q&PE) organization is looking to add a Calibration Engineering Specialist (P2) to our team. This position assures that all Measurement & Test Equipment (M&TE) equipment meet the requirements as specified in PWA-Material Control Lab manual and other Aerospace requirements. It will support Quality, Production, and Non-Production initiatives utilizing CORE tools. Duties include servicing & calibrating M&TE, Capability & Suitability testing of M&TE, non-conformance investigations. Periodic time working with our Structured Light Work team. Activity is 80% bench lab work and 20% desk work.

• Responsible for timely and accurate calibrations for Electrical discipline.
• Plan and perform calibrations of Measure & Test Equipment within the specified turn time.
• Troubleshoot items not meeting requirements.
• Interpret and follow written or verbal instructions to perform technical tasks.
• Collaborate with shop-floor personnel and other functional groups (engineering, manufacturing, management) to resolve quality-related issues.
• Continue expanding knowledge of Calibration and Metrology.
• Participate in process improvement for current procedures and processes.
• Apply technical expertise in the evaluation, development, maintenance and use of products, devices, tests, or procedures under constantly changing conditions where some ingenuity and judgment are required.
• Create standard work and operating procedures.
• Work within SAP to update information on M&TE.
• Implement and support CORE and the Pratt & Whitney CORE culture.
• Adhere to Environmental, Health, and Safety requirements and continuously strive to improve safety.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Academic background in STEM field; engineering, mathematics or statistics preferred.
• Experience with Testing and Calibration Laboratories quality standards, tools and equipment.
• Knowledge of ANSI Z540, AS9100, and ISO 17025 testing and calibration industry standards.  
• Experience with Electrical calibration and use of relevant tools.
• Knowledge of Electrical equipment.
• Continuous Improvement experience such as LEAN, CORE, ACE, or Six-Sigma training.
• Advanced knowledge of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems, as well as relevant electronic controls.
• Experience with dimensional inspection and use of relevant tools.
• Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Ability to interpret blueprints, schematics, and other technical data.

Learn More & Apply Now!
In addition to transforming the future of flight, we are also transforming how and where we work. We’ve introduced role types to help you understand how you will operate in our blended work environment. This role is:

• Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primaril