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Spin Test Engineer | Pratt Whitney | East Hartford, CT
Pratt & Whitney, a recognized leading producer of the world's most
advanced jet engines, is looking for dedicated individuals to become a
part of our organization. If you would like to work in an dynamic
environment and possess the motivation to incorporate new ideas into
practice, this may be the opportunity you've been waiting for!
This is your chance to join a company steeped in history yet focused on
the future by developing engines that provide step-change improvements
for the next generation of commercial aircraft and fifth generation
fighters. Pratt & Whitney, a pioneer in flight and technology,
is part of the United Technologies Corporation (UTC) family. UTC
is a Fortune 50 company located in over 4,800 locations in approximately
80 countries with $54 billion in revenues (2010).
This position is for an Experimental Engineer in the Applied Mechanics
Static Structures Group. This position will be in the spin test group
and will be focused on the following spin test types: burst, overspeed,
low cycle fatigue, and high cycle excitation testing. Opportunities will
exist to cover other types of tests, including: ballistic impact
testing, bird ingestion testing and fan blade off testing. As an active
member of several cross-functional problem solving teams, the Applied
Mechanics engineer will work closely with engineers and associates of
other disciplines such as Structures, Project, Design, and
Manufacturing. Duties will include test fixture design and procurement,
program and instrumentation planning, coordination of test plans,
development of cost and schedule estimates, test execution, data
analysis, and formal report writing. The engineer is responsible for
fulfilling a mentoring/leadership role for new engineers in the group.
The engineer will execute and direct test programs with the assistance
of laboratory technicians, hourly stand crew employees, and/or outsource
support. The engineer will be committed to EHS compliance and assist in
the development of better test techniques and processes using ACE tools.
Support of the department's capital equipment team will also be required
through identification, purchase and implementation of new test
equipment. The engineer will also be required to follow Applied
Mechanics Engineering Standard Work and assist with the
training/development of laboratory personnel.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
A minimum of a Bachelor Degree in Mechanical or
Aeronautical Engineering.
A minimum of a 7+ years of experience in the area of spin testing or
rotor dynamics is preferred. Desired experience includes experience in
UG design, structural analysis, part definition and fabrication. Strong
mechanical background is required.
Applicant must be a USA citizen or have permanent resident status.
Job is particularly suited for a hardware-oriented, hands-on type
individual.
At times, the demands of the job require an extended work day.
Domestic travel may be required.
United Technologies Corporation is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative
Action Employer.
To apply for this position, please copy and paste the following link
into your browser address bar:
http://prattwhitney.contacthr.com/22678583
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