ESS Test Technician 2 (Lighting)

About the role

GE Aerospace in Bohemia is hiring an ESS Test Technician 2 (Lighting) to run Environmental Stress Screening tests on lighting products. ESS applies accelerated stresses such as vibration, thermal cycling and altitude to reveal hidden defects before products reach customers. Tests are done in dedicated environmental chambers with advanced equipment, and technicians place products on vibration tables and in chambers, then monitor and record results.

Key responsibilities

• Run combined temperature and electrodynamic vibration, rapid transition rate, extended duration, shake-and-bake, altitude and thermal vacuum (TVAC) tests
• Set up electro-mechanical tests with cables, connectors and test equipment, and adjust machine profiles to meet specifications
• Operate ATE (automatic test equipment) and STE (standard test equipment)
• Record successful tests and failures, using specifications and schematics for troubleshooting
• Follow written specifications or operation sheets and keep the workstation tidy
• Mentor other employees and comply with company safety rules

Required profile

• High school diploma or GED; at least 18 years old because the role involves high-risk operations and shift work
• 1-3 years of manufacturing experience
• Ability to interpret specifications and drawings and perform in-process inspections
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs
• Desired: past manufacturing and self-directed team experience, and Lean manufacturing knowledge

Required skills

• Hand, pneumatic and electric hand tools
• Precision measuring instruments and complex test equipment
• Basic to intermediate computer skills

What we offer

• Base pay of $21-$26 per hour, with an annual discretionary bonus and commission-based bonus possible
• Health care, 401(k) with employer match, paid time off and tuition assistance
• Annual discretionary bonus eligibility