Calspan is the world’s number one supplier of ground-based testing solutions and expertise for the aerospace industry. Our customers get a single, experienced partner to help them efficiently validate engine and airframe performance across development, production and maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO).

We are looking for a motivated Field Service Technician to join our St. Paul Team! This individual will perform on-site equipment installation, modifications, test, and repair of company equipment and supervision of sub-contractors performing tasks. Requires a high level of planning and organization with professional customer interaction and communication.

Every single thing we do with our customers and employees is based upon our goal of being selective to join and difficult to leave. We operate with a core set of values surrounding inclusiveness, accountability and innovation. Do you have what it takes to Be Calspan?

• Perform mechanical and electrical equipment installation and repairs in response to service requests within the guidelines of company EH&S practices/policies. Includes removal and/or modification of existing customer equipment in preparation for new equipment installations.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical and electronic applications with the use of diagnostic and test equipment.
• Conduct functional checkout and commissioning of electrical and mechanical equipment in accordance with company documentation and procedures. Submit timely and accurate reporting logs for all site activity during installation, checkout and commissioning of the test facility.
• Perform supervision of sub-contractors. Includes coordinating, directing and validation of work performed
• Document and prepare red line drawing changes, submit requests for parts and assist in writing work procedures
• Assists shop production teams with sub-assembly work and facility maintenance as needed

Preferred Education / Experience:

• Industrial mechanical/electrical experience and/or education preferred
• Valid driver’s license.
• Valid Passport.
• To conform to U.S. export control regulations, applicant should be eligible for any required authorizations from the U.S. Government.
• Ability to travel 60% of time  (international and domestic). 

Preferred Knowledge / Ability:

• Strong communication verbal and written skills. Must be able to effectively and professionally communicate with the customer and company personnel.
• Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude. Ability to interpret engineering drawings and testing procedures, as well as, hands on experience in troubleshooting of both mechanical an electrical control system.
• Microsoft Office proficient; CAD experience beneficial
• Work at heights and operate aerial lifts, fork lifts and variety of hand tools

Why join Calspan Test Solutions?

Be Calspan Culture

At Calspan, we promote an environment that empowers employees and encourages innovation. Our management team enables a strong sense of teamwork with each endeavor, where successes are shared and lessons are learned. The company’s talent brand, “Be Calspan”, incorporates our company values to Be Inclusive, Accountable, and Innovative and our commitment to drive every individual to - Be Developed, Be Balanced, Be Connected, Be Community and Be Recognized. Our culture promotes a positive atmosphere and competitive can-do method of action.

Great Benefits= Happy, Committed Employees 

Retaining great talent is as important as finding it, so at Calspan, we take our employee value proposition of Be Calspan quite seriously. To us, that means offering competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, recognition programs and promotional opportunities. Our benefits include: Health Insurance, Health Savings Accounts, Flexible Spending Accounts, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance/Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Short-Term/Long-Term Disability, 401(k), Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Universal Life Insurance Policy, Paid-Time Off, Company-paid Holidays, Bereavement Leave, Jury Duty, Military Leave, Employee Assistance Program, Educational Assistance Reimbursement , and Pet Insurance.

Calspan is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Calspan supports safe and drug free workplace through pre-employment background checks and drug testing.

All candidates must be eligible to work in the United States.