Summary:
The Test & Automation Engineer designs, develops, and deploys automated test equipment (ATE) and test methods for electrical generators and components including electrical, mechanical, and dynamic (vibration/environmental) testing across all development and production phases. The role also applies automation principles to manufacturing processes (PLC/SCADA/industrial controls) to improve throughput, quality, and cost. Responsibilities include requirements decomposition, hardware/software architecture, LabVIEW/Test Stand and PLC development, data acquisition/analysis, and compliance with aerospace, industrial, and Health & Safety requirements.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Consolidate all data (users, context) in order to develop a complete system architecture.
- Understand and translate user requirements into solutions.
- Master the overall design of an automated/computerized system, integrating scalability and sustainability aspects
- Model and break down the system to make technical choices regarding hardware, software, or application packages.
- Manage the project from preliminary design to acceptance and estimate the work in terms of costs and deadlines.
- Design and implement test and validation plans
- Manage subcontractors (studies, implementations),
- Integrate configuration management, documentation, and training,
- Ensure the interface with other engineering and manufacturing partners based on project scope.
- Test system & ATE design
- Build, and validate modular ATE; integrate measuring devices, power supplies, DAQ, and motion/IO for automated electrical and dynamic tests.
- Produce simulation/trade studies (e.g., load profiles, harmonics, thermal, and vibration exposure) to set test limits and protect DUTs and assets. Consider signal and power quality parameters and design safeguarding measures to prevent DUT and/or company assets impact.
Test methods, execution & complianceManufacturing automation & industrial controlsSafety, quality & governance
- Translate system and regulatory requirements into test plans, procedures, sequences, and reports for development, qualification, and production acceptance; manage results traceability and signal troubleshooting
- Plan and design test equipment and sequences aligned to aerospace environmental/electrical standards
- Where applicable, support the development of calibrations method for signal and automatic operations parameters
- Develops and creates process documentation for safe operations of the ATE and Automated Means.
- Design and deploy PLC/SCADA automation for manufacturing and end of line testing
- Collaborate with IT/IS and Digital teams to develop, deploy, and support the digitalization of the industrial activities across the production lines
- Translate manufacturing practices to automation specifications for external collaboration with vendors and other automation parties.
- Ensure adherence to AS9100 processes and site safety programsJob Requirements
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Automation Engineering and 3 years related field experience.
- Hands on development with NI LabVIEW and DAQ data acquisition
- Proficiency in electrical measurements and instrumentation (e.g., power analyzers, scope, DMM, DAQ, SMU), test data capture/analysis, and technical reporting.
- PLC/controls experience for manufacturing automation, interlocks, and end of line testing.
- Working grasp of standards for safe commissioning/maintenance of energized systems.
- Clear, concise technical writing (plans, procedures, reports) and cross functional communication with design, quality, and operations.
Preferred Qualifications:
- 5+ years of working experience in automation and/or ATE designs
- Background in power electronics (e.g., H bridge drivers, inverter topologies) and harmonics/power quality
- Familiarity with NEMA MG 1 for motors/generators and rotating machine testing nuances.
- CAD design to support development efforts.
- Scripting or application development (e.g., Python, C/C#) to extend test capabilities, parse results, or integrate databases/APIs.
- Familiarity with site existing platforms: Mitsubishi, Rockwell Automation, and DirectLOGIC PLC platforms.
Physical Demands:
Stationary 40% / Mobility 60% (lifting up to 25 lbs)
Work Environment:
Equal split between office work and working on a production line building engineering orders.
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.
But what else? (advantages, specific features, etc.)
- Drives 6S culture by improving and maintaining the cleanliness, safety, and organization of new work area.
- Cross functional collaboration & project delivery
- Partner with Design Engineering to define verification methods and DFT/DFM inputs
- Coordinate facility changes for new equipment installation; manage vendors/subcontractors when outsourcing fixture builds.
- Lead root cause analysis for automated equipment failures during the new product development activities and support Means Sustaining team on existing ATEs
- Occasional travel for commissioning or supplier/customer test events.
- Must be willing to work outside of normal working hours as necessary to reduce impact on production activities.Safran Electrical and Power is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. To verify the information in the job listing or if you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please call: 941-210-8648. We will decide on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.
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.
Work Location: In person
