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.
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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.
- Support audits and production reviews.
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.
Join a critical production function that ensures only compliant, fully tested, and traceable products move forward.
Location
Abu Dhabi, AE
