Senior Technician Production Testing
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POWERTECH is seeking a hands-on Senior Technician – Production Testing to execute in-line and end-of-line testing in Abu Dhabi. The role involves operating test stations, leading a small team, and ensuring products meet safety and quality standards.
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Responsibilities
- Set up units under test and operate test rigs, control room systems, instrumentation, and approved test sequences
- Perform in line and end of line acceptance tests and verify results against defined limits
- Conduct first line troubleshooting of test stations and units under test, escalating anomalies when required
- Ensure tests are completed, recorded, and signed off to maintain production flow
- Lead two technicians, allocate daily tasks, balance workloads, and provide practical training and guidance
- Monitor compliance with procedures, quality requirements, EHS standards, and safe working practices
- Ensure equipment, fixtures, instrumentation, consumables, and spares are available, calibrated, and ready for use
- Record test results, serial numbers, configurations, and discrepancies accurately to ensure traceability
- Report recurring failures and operational issues to support root cause analysis and continuous improvement
- Support the introduction of new test equipment, procedures, fixtures, and station layouts
- Maintain a safe, organized 5S work area and stop testing when a safety or quality risk is identified
- Support audits and production reviews
Requirements
- Diploma or Higher Diploma in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Mechatronics, or related technical discipline
- Minimum 6 years of hands on experience operating production test stations in manufacturing
- Experience supervising or coordinating a small technical team
- Ability to follow test procedures, work instructions, engineering drawings, and acceptance criteria
- Practical experience with test rigs, control rooms, instrumentation, DAQ systems, and first line troubleshooting
- Fluency in English
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External Job Description
- We are seeking a hands on Senior Technician – Production Testing to execute in line and end of line testing.
- The role operates production test stations and control room equipment, coordinates a small team, and ensures products meet defined safety, quality, and acceptance requirements.
- Working closely with the Senior Production Test Engineer, you will execute approved test plans, maintain accurate and traceable results, identify operational issues, and maintain reliable testing.
Key Responsibilities
- Set up units under test and operate test rigs, control room systems, instrumentation, and approved test sequences.
- Perform in line and end of line acceptance tests and verify results against defined limits.
- Conduct first line troubleshooting of test stations and units under test, escalating anomalies when required.
- Ensure tests are completed, recorded, and signed off to maintain production flow.
- Lead two technicians, allocate daily tasks, balance workloads, and provide practical training and guidance.
- Monitor compliance with procedures, quality requirements, EHS standards, and safe working practices.
- Ensure equipment, fixtures, instrumentation, consumables, and spares are available, calibrated, and ready for use.
- Perform first level maintenance and coordinate repairs and calibration with support teams.
- Record test results, serial numbers, configurations, and discrepancies accurately to ensure traceability.
- Report recurring failures and operational issues to support root cause analysis and continuous improvement.
- Support the introduction of new test equipment, procedures, fixtures, and station layouts.
- Maintain a safe, organized 5S work area and stop testing when a safety or quality risk is identified.
Qualifications & Experience
- Diploma or Higher Diploma in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Mechatronics, or a related technical discipline.
- Minimum 6 years of hands on experience operating production test stations in manufacturing.
- Experience supervising or coordinating a small technical team.
- Aerospace, automotive, engine/turbine testing, or high volume production experience is preferred.
- Ability to follow test procedures, work instructions, engineering drawings, and acceptance criteria.
- Practical experience with test rigs, control rooms, instrumentation, DAQ systems, and first line troubleshooting.
- Good understanding of test data recording, traceability, machine safety, and shop floor EHS practices.
- Turbojet or turbofan engine experience is an advantage.
Tools & Software
- Experience operating NI LabVIEW, NI TestStand, HMI, or similar test and control room interfaces.
- Basic proficiency in MS Excel and MS Office; Minitab is an advantage.
- Ability to interpret CAD drawings for test setup.
Skills & Competencies
- You will be practical, methodical, safety conscious, and quality driven, with the ability to lead a small team and maintain production flow under pressure.
- Strong communication, organization, coordination, and problem solving skills are essential.
- Fluency in English is required. Arabic or Portuguese is an advantage.
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