Mechanical Test Technician

Location: US-CT-EAST HARTFORD-D ~ 400 Main St ~ BLDG D Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract. Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required Security Clearance Status: Not Required At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Pratt & Whitney is a world leader in the design, manufacture and service of aircraft engines and auxiliary power systems and has been revolutionizing modern flight for over 100 years. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense. Pratt & Whitney is seeking a highly motivated individual to support hands on mechanical testing of a wide range of materials for application in our turbine engines. This position is for an experimental test technician in the Materials & Processes Engineering Mechanical Testing Group. This role will support all aspects of the set-up, execution, analysis and reporting of advanced experimental and ASTM material characterization tests including wear, creep, tensile and low cycle fatigue, TMF and crack growth. Materials tested include all major composite and alloy turbine engine materials in relevant engine conditions including elevated temperature, cryogenic, vacuum, inert, corrosive etc., environments.

Understand the principal systems for each piece of laboratory test equipment such as servo-hydraulics, closed loop control systems and data acquisition. Recognize, diagnose and rectify equipment and instrumentation problems. Accurately follow and document detailed test procedures, test conditions and results. Configure, assemble and modify complex electro-mechanical test systems Qualifications You Must Have: Must be very hands on and mechanically inclined Minimum of Associates of Science degree 8+ years of prior relevant work experience Qualifications We Prefer: AS degree in Mechanical Engineering/Technology or Manufacturing preferred Servo-hydraulic or electromechanical testing experience Experience with automating data analysis methods or database management Experience with CAD design, structural analysis, part definition and fabrication Experience with test system control software (MTS Flextest or similar) A strong, hands-on mechanical background Strong oral and written communication skills Ability to develop strong collaborative relationships Knowledge and effective practice of Environmental, Health and Safety requirements What We Offer:

Relocation Package Learn More & Apply Now! What is my role type? In addition to transforming the future of flight, we are also transforming how and where we work. We’ve introduced role types to help you understand how you will operate in our blended work environment. This role is: Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.