Senior Equipment Repair Technician, Operations Support

  • Full-Time
  • Twinsburg, OH
  • Safran
  • Posted 2 years ago – Accepting applications
Job Description
Job description Job Location: Twinsburg, Ohio

The Senior Equipment Repair Technician will work according to technical data, to perform maintenance, repair, and overhaul work, as well as production builds, on electronic aircraft components. The Senior Equipment Repair Technician will be responsible for the described duties across multiple product lines. Additionally, this position will require guidance of team members on how to perform the described duties.

This is a Safety Sensitive role and is subject to and will adhere to all requirements outlined within the Department of Transportation (DOT) and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) drug and alcohol testing regulations (49 CFR part 40 and 14 CFR part 120)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Work according to technical data, perform maintenance, repair and overhaul work, as well as production builds, on electronic aircraft components across multiple product lines.
  • Guide team members on best practices and, where necessary, provide guidance on repairs and builds.
  • Ensure work is completed in accordance with Turn-Around-Time (TAT) Requirements.
  • Perform shop audits as scheduled. Perform area cleaning and maintenance as posted or required.
  • Participate in shop and facility Continuous Improvement activities and initiatives.
  • Track TAT
  • May be required by the Company to perform other tasks and/or learn new skills, which are not included in the above description but are within the capabilities of the individual and, where necessary, training will be given.
  • Adheres to safe work practices and contributes to the evolution of the health, safety, and environmental program and culture;
  • Evening/night hours may be required.
  • Extra hours may be required during business peaks.
Complementary description

Physical Demands:
May require long periods of sitting.
May require lifting less than 40 lbs.
May require prolonged repetitive use of upper extremities.

Work Environment:
Typical office environment requiring the use of typical office equipment (i.e. computers, phones, etc.) Computer keyboarding, computer monitor and mouse use including reaching forward, grasping, fringer and wrist manipulation and neck bending and turning; near vision is necessary for computer monitor use.

Job requirements 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.



Education and/or Experience
  • A High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) is required and
  • A minimum of five years of work experience in a related or similar field.
  • Ability to read, understand and interpret Component Maintenance Manuals (CMM) and other repair/maintenance manuals and technical data
  • Ability to use an oscilloscope, multimeters, and various test equipment to test and troubleshoot to the component level
  • Experience using schematics and components symbols

Knowledge/Skills
  • Strong mechanical and/or electrical aptitude
  • Ability to learn on the job
  • Basic computer skills in Word, Excel, etc
  • Knowledge of blueprints, schematics, gages, precision measuring equipment is preferred

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience
  • A High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) is required and
  • A minimum of five years of work experience in a related or similar field.
  • Ability to read, understand and interpret Component Maintenance Manuals (CMM) and other repair/maintenance manuals and technical data
  • Ability to use an oscilloscope, multimeters, and various test equipment to test and troubleshoot to the component level
  • Experience using schematics and components symbols

Knowledge/Skills
  • Strong mechanical and/or electrical aptitude
  • Ability to learn on the job
  • Basic computer skills in Word, Excel, etc
  • Knowledge of blueprints, schematics, gages, precision measuring equipment is preferred

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
  • None

Preferred Skills :
  • Experience with blueprints, schematics and precision measuring equipment
  • Past aerospace industry experience
  • Experience using schematics and component symbols
  • Airframe and Powerplant (A & P) mechanic
  • An Associate's Degree with a strong electronics background

At Safran, the health and safety of our people is our number one priority. That's why all offers of employment in the U.S. where legally permitted are contingent on the candidate showing proof of being fully vaccinated against Covid 19 (currently one dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine or two doses of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine) to pass the pre-employment requirements. Individuals with medical issues or religious beliefs or practices that prevent them from getting the vaccine may request an exemption from the vaccine requirement.

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Occasional travel: once per quarter or less in U.S./Outside of U.S.


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 76,800 employees and sales of 15,3 billion euros in 2021 and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets. Safran undertakes research and development programs to maintain the environmental priorities of its R&T and innovation roadmap.

Safran was ranked as the world's third best employer in its sector by Forbes magazine in 2021.

Safran Electrical & Power is one of the world's leaders in aircraft electrical systems. The company is a key player in the equipment electrification and in the electric and hybrid propulsion sector. It has 11,500 employees across thirteen different countries.


High School diploma, A Level
More than 3 years
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