Structures Test & Evaluation Technician (Entry Level or Associate)

Structures Test & Evaluation Technician (Entry Level or Associate)

Company:

The Boeing Company

Boeing is seeking a Structures Test & Evaluation Technician, to work in the Structures and Mechanical Test (STR) capability as part of the Structures Test and Evaluation Engineering team located in Berkeley, MO. The STR capability supports structural, mechanical and material properties test programs for all Boeing Divisions, including Boeing Commercial Aircraft (BCA), Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) and Boeing Global Services (BGS). This position will support the lab test teams by engaging in test setup and implementation, test instrumentation setup and test conduct for Boeing products.

The Lab Technician will work with a small integrated team of engineers and technicians that support aspects of aircraft and weapons testing, test assembly, instrumentation assembly, test conduct using hydraulic and mechanically controlled load frames, part calibrations, and test facility operation and maintenance activities relative to small and large laboratory environments. 

As part of this team, you will have the opportunity to work on the latest military aircraft and weapons programs, such as T-7A and MQ-25A, and support our legacy programs like F-15 and F/A-18 into the future. The St. Louis STR team supports tests ranging from material testing, airframe component testing to full-scale static and fatigue testing. The ideal candidate should work well under pressure, have excellent all around communication skills, interpersonal and organizational skills and be familiar with test laboratories while working well under general supervision.  There are additional opportunities to work with other test laboratories in the company and develop unique solutions for structural and mechanical test design and test operations that solve challenging engineering problems.

This position is for 1st shift; however, various shifts, nights, weekends, and alternate shifts may be required to support program/project objectives.

Our teams are currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including; Entry-Level and Associate Structures Test & Evaluation Technicians.

Position Responsibilities:

• Supports activities to plan, conduct and document small structural and material static, fatigue and environmental testing

• Troubleshoots and recommends resolution of basic laboratory and test-related problems.

• Lays out and performs strain gage application onto material testing coupons and sub-assembly parts that will be later tested

• Works under general supervision from engineers, senior technicians and your manager.

• Participate in integration and test of structural material and sub-assembly tests and calibrations

• Support pre-test setup, integration, checkout, and posttest tear-down of test articles, instrumentation, and data systems

• Conducts testing, analyzes data and documents test with engineering and senior technician guidance

• Supports periodic maintenance of laboratory equipment, including:  hydraulic pumps, hydraulic and electro-mechanical load frames and lab tooling

• Performs lab compliance tasks such as tool control, asset inventory, lab procedure updates and part ordering for lab equipment

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Experience soldering

• Ability and experience using Microsoft Suite programs including:  MS Word, MS Excel and MS Outlook.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Level 2: 1 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience

• An Associate's degree, or equivalent 2-year certified technology program (from a technical school, community college, university, or military) in electronic and/or mechanical technology

• Associates degree in electronic and/or mechanical technology, or a related degree/certification program (i.e. Electronic Engineering Technology, Electrical Automation Technology, Control System Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, etc)

• Hands-on experience with mechanical systems either via work, school or hobby

• Knowledge of electro-mechanical design and hydraulic load frame control systems

• Knowledge and experience on MTS Test Suite or MTS Aeropro

• Strong communication skills working in a group/team environment

• 1+ years of experience with electrical troubleshooting

• 1+ years of experience with small scale parts/hardware

• 1+ years of experience installing Strain gages and troubleshooting various types of instrumentation