MRO Test Technician in Sarasota, Florida at Safran Electrical & Power

Safran Electrical & Power
MRO Test Technician

Company: Safran Electrical & Power
Job Field: Manufacture / assembly and repair
Location: Sarasota , Florida , United States
Contract Type: Permanent
Contract Duration: Full-time
Required Degree: High School Diploma/GED Equivalent
Required Experience: First experience
Professional Status: Technician
Salary: NA

# 2026-179268
Job Description

Summary:
The MRO Test Technician is responsible for functional testing, troubleshooting, and verification of AC & DC generators and associated components during overhaul and repair activities. This role ensures equipment meets CMM specifications, regulatory requirements, and customer quality standards prior to release to service. The technician operates test benches, interprets technical documentation, and supports continuous improvement in a safety critical, regulated aerospace environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Perform functional, performance, and acceptance testing of generators (AC/DC).
• Set up, operate, and monitor generator test stands, load banks, and automated test systems.
• Diagnose electrical and mechanical failures using schematics, wiring diagrams, test procedures, and troubleshooting guides.
• Validate repairs by verifying output voltage, frequency, current, load response, insulation resistance, and thermal performance.
• Above average understanding of electrical/electronic principles including ohm's law.
• Accurately complete test reports, inspection records, and any additional ATP / documentation required.
• Ensure all test activities comply with OEM manuals, FAA/EASA regulations, and internal quality procedures.
• Supports the lead and maintenance technician in performing routine checks and basic maintenance on test equipment and fixtures.
• Support engineering and quality teams during non conformance investigations and root cause analysis.
• Maintains a clean and organized work area to a 6S standard.
• Operates and understands a FIFO approach to testing.
• Has an understanding of company quality management system procedures.
• Accurately completes and takes responsibility for documentation of testing performed.
• May also perform build of similar new components per work instructions, for testing purposes.
• Able to read and interpret electrical/hydraulic power diagrams.
• Regular, predictable attendance is required.
• Must be willing to work overtime as necessary.

Physical Demands:
• Ability to work in a manufacturing test cell with exposure to noise, vibration, fluids, and temperature variations.
• Sitting 35%, Walking 10%, Standing 40%, Lifting 15% (up to 25lbs alone, then with a partner/machine).

Work environment:
Production Floor

Job Requirements

Basic Qualifications:
• High School Diploma or GED
• 1-3 years of experience as a generator test technician in an industrial, aviation, or military organization OR an electrical certificate from an accredited institution is preferred.

Knowledge/Skills:
• Ability to Read, Write and understand English.
• Proficient in writing reports for quality.
• Proficiency using electrical test equipment (multimeters, oscilloscopes, megohmmeters, load banks).
• Familiarity with generators, alternators, voltage regulation, and power electronics.
• Basic computer skills for test systems, data entry, and documentation.
• Above average ability to troubleshoot complex mechanisms.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and test procedures.
• High attention to detail and quality mindset.
• Ability to work independently and follow standardized work instructions.
• Able to learn how to perform new tasks quickly.

But what else? (advantages, specific features, etc.)

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. This job posting does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

This position requires access to technologies and hardware subject to US national security-based export control requirements. All applicants must be US Persons (8 USC 1324b(a)(3)) or otherwise authorized by the U.S. Government. No company sponsorship will be offered.

This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by an employee within this position. The actual duties, responsibilities and qualifications may vary based on assignment or group. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic data or other legally protected status.

Company Information

Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets.
Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2024" ranking.

Safran Electrical & Power is one of the world's leaders in aircraft electrical systems. The company is a key player in equipment electrification and in the electric and hybrid propulsion sector. It has over 14,000 employees across 13 different countries.