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 and thermal cycling 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 tests, rapid transition rate tests, shake-and-bake tests, altitude tests and thermal vacuum (TVAC) tests.
• Place products on vibration tables (X, Y, Z axes) and in environmental chambers according to product profiles, monitoring temperature changes.
• Record successful tests and failures, using specification data and schematics for troubleshooting.
• Perform electro-mechanical setup with cables, connectors and test equipment, and adjust machine profiles to meet specifications.
• Run ATE (automatic test equipment) and STE (standard test equipment).
• Follow written specifications or operation sheets, and train and mentor other employees when needed.
• Keep the workstation, tools and equipment tidy and comply with company safety rules.

Required profile

• High school diploma or GED; at least 18 years old because the role may involve hazardous operations and shift work.
• 1-3 years of manufacturing experience.
• Ability to interpret specifications and drawings and perform in-process inspections.
• Dexterity, good hand-eye coordination, and ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Desired: past manufacturing and self-directed team experience, and Lean manufacturing knowledge.
• Must be able to prove U.S. person status (citizen, permanent resident, asylee or refugee); relocation assistance is not provided.

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.
• Healthcare, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage, 401(k) with employer match, paid time off.
• Tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability and life insurance.