Test Engineering Technician at 340 Crane Electronics, Inc. — Fort Walton Beach, FL

Crane Aerospace & Electronics has a unique and exciting career opportunity for a Test Engineering Technician in Ft. Walton Beach, FL.

About Crane:

Located minutes away from picturesque white-sand beaches and emerald green water, our Crane Aerospace & Electronics Fort Walton Beach location is home to our Defense Power business – a leading supplier of high-power solutions for aerospace & defense applications. You’ll join a trusted, dynamic organization that supplies prime defense manufacturers with custom radar, directed energy and electric warfare solutions for placement on innovative, next-gen military platforms. Join us and our growing business as we supply solutions that enable the latest defense technology!

Job Summary:

You will be responsible to build, test, troubleshoot, repair, and modify production electronic components and products, parts, equipment, and systems, such as computer equipment, instrumentation, digital / analog electronic products, electro-mechanical products, test equipment, and applying principles and theories of electronics, electrical circuitry, engineering mathematics, electronic and electrical testing, and physics.

Essential Functions:

Production & Engineering Test Support

• Fabricate test fixtures, and custom mechanical and electrical test solutions
• Install and modify machinery, piping, and power transmission systems
• Support equipment upgrades and new system installations
• Utilize test equipment such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, power supplies, and automated test systems

Maintenance & Repair

• Diagnose equipment failures and process issues using data analysis, schematics, and testing tools
• Identify root causes and implement effective corrective actions
• Perform advanced mechanical and electrical repairs on test equipment, production test systems and engineering test systems.
• Repair and replace components such as motors, pumps, drives, valves, electrical controls, and instrumentation

Preventive & Predictive Maintenance

• Execute and improve preventive, predictive, and condition-based maintenance programs
• Maintain accurate records using computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS)
• Provide input to enhance equipment reliability and lifecycle performance
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to optimize system performance

Collaboration & Leadership

• Partner with engineering, production, and maintenance teams on projects and troubleshooting
• Provide guidance, technical support, and training to other technicians
• Assist in project planning, estimating time and materials, and executing assigned work

Safety & Compliance

• Follow all safety procedures including Lockout/Tagout and applicable electrical safety standards
• Ensure proper handling of tools, equipment, and hazardous materials
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment

Minimum Qualifications:

• 4+ years of related experience
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and electro-mechanical systems
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical documentation
• Hands-on experience with troubleshooting, fabrication, and equipment repair
• Proficiency with hand, power, and diagnostic tools
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Strong verbal and written communication; Proficiency in reading comprehension (understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents) of the English language; Basic computer skills (understanding of basic software). Basic customer service and organizational skills.
• Associate degree or technical certification in Industrial Technology, Mechatronics or equivalent experience
• Eligibility Requirement: This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government. Additionally, as a US Department of Defense contractor, we are bound by the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Applicants selected could be subject to a Government security investigation and must meet the eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Top Benefits:

• Benefits: Health care, dental, vision, life and disability insurance starting the first day of the month
• Time Off: 15 days of paid time off that start accruing your first day at Crane and 11 paid holidays per year.
• 401k Retirement Plan: 401k plan with company match
• Education Reimbursement: eligible after 6 months of employment

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