Lead Electrical Engineering Technician
Company : Safran Cabin
Job field : Testing
Location : Carson , California , United States
Contract @type : Permanent
Contract duration : Full-time
Required degree : High School Diploma/GED Equivalent
Required experience : More than 8 years
Professional status : Professional, Engineer & Manager
Salary range : $26.78/hr - $42.08/hr
2025-153605
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Job Description
POWERED BY TEAMWORK. Are you ready to be part of a team that drives big ideas and even bigger wins? At Safran, we believe in the power of both collaboration and individual contributions. We understand that it takes diverse perspectives, problem-solving skills, dependability, and trust to push each other forward and achieve great success. For us, working here is more than just a job; it's a passion. There's the unique opportunity to lead the way in aerospace and defense and contribute to creating a safer and more sustainable world.
We trust our employees to bring bold ideas to build the future of aerospace together, contributing to our ranking by TIME as the leading Aerospace & Defense company on the 2023 World's Best Companies list (#59 on the full list). Join our team and become part of the group that's making amazing things happen on the ground and in the skies. Together, we'll proudly step back and say, "We did that."
In the role of Lead Electrical Engineering Technician, you'll play a pivotal part on our industrialization team. The Lead Engineering Technician is responsible for the design, development and fabrication / procurement of electronic test equipment required during research and development of new product development programs, and the sustaining engineering of test equipment on the production floor. This role works with the Engineering and Industrialization teams to ensure electronic test equipment is appropriately designed and built according to program requirements, and ensuring the maintenance of these equipment and its functionality to support ATP testing. Directly supports the production floor in the sustaining and safe operations of the electronic test equipment. Works with suppliers and vendors for procurement, maintenance services to the test equipment, and supports maintenance and storage protocols of all electronic equipment.
This position contributes to our vision by:
Work with the Engineering and Industrialization teams to ensure electronic test equipment, tooling, jigs, fixtures, and special gauges for specific product @types are designed and implemented to meet program requirements.
Supports the specification, design, fabrication / procurement and commissioning of new equipment to support program objectives of delivery, cost, quality and safety.
Directly supports the production lines in troubleshooting and resolving electronic testing equipment issues and maintenance needs, such as test box repair, wire harness fabrication and repair, coordinating outside services for equipment review and repair.
Ensures tooling maintenance and storage protocols and verify plans for all equipment in accordance with Cabin tooling standards.
Collaborate with other engineering disciplines and supply chain to procure equipment to support program requirements, or to procure necessary components for in-house fabrication of the test equipment.
Perform all other duties as assigned.
Complementary Description
Safran Cabin headquarters are in Huntington Beach, California, with a global presence of over 11,000 employees at 36 sites. Site locations are in the United States, Mexico, Brazil, Canada, Germany, France, Czech Republic, the Netherlands, Tunisia and Thailand. Safran Cabin serves over 400 airlines and leasing companies globally and delivers to all airframe OEM manufacturers with a heritage spanning over 80 years in the industry.
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Your Career: Safran is committed to providing internal mobility to our employees. We operate globally so the sky is the limit of where your Safran journey can take you.
Your Development: Safran employees have free access to Safran University courses and external tuition reimbursement for approved programs or certifications.
Your Benefits: Our suite of comprehensive benefits include health care (medical, dental and vision), life insurance, 401(k) savings plans with company match, paid time off, Safran Perks with BenefitHub - Employee Discounts & Rewards Marketplace for consumer products/services and more!
The expected salary range for this position is between $26.78/hr - $42.08/hr USD. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, education, and other factors permitted by law.
Job Requirements
At Safran Cabin, diversity & inclusion is a source of richness that adds quality of life, performance, and innovation. We welcome diverse contributions and provide equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, age, national origin, ancestry, disability/medical condition, military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic characteristics or information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.
We seek service-oriented team players with strong interpersonal skills and a positive attitude, adaptable to our innovative and evolving environment.
Across all team members, we are looking for the following attributes:
Team oriented
Process focused
Open & honest communication
Quality minded
Ability to persevere and honor commitments
Recognizes success
Executes with urgency
Creates solutions
Customer focused in everything we do
Qualifications:
Education:
Minimum of High School education.
Experience:
Minimum 8 years related experience in highly regulated engineering design or production environment, with electronics focus. Experience in functions such as Quality, Operations, Manufacturing Engineering, and Engineering are desired.
Computer Skills:
Understanding of ERP systems
Working knowledge of applications in design and development of circuit diagrams and tooling / jigs / test equipment
Working knowledge of equipment maintenance applications (e.g. eMaintenance)
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Other Skills:
Experience working at electronics, automobile, aerospace, space OEMs
Significant knowledge and hands-on experience in electronics and electrical circuitry
Working knowledge of primary processes like soldering, wire harness fabrication, test box fabrication.
Prior experience in other Operations related functions such as Quality, Manufacturing Engineering
Proven ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings and models
Use of LEAN tools like VSM and 5S
Proven organization and communication skills
Ability to work well independently and cross-functionally with minimal oversight.
Strong communication, time-management, and problem-solving skills.
Prior supervisory experience is a plus
IPC certifications are desired
Certification in soldering work (IPC specifications) is desired
This job posting 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.
Safran is an Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.
