Safran

Field Service Technician

Safran$75K — $90K *
Technical Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Technical degree in electrical or electro-mechanical discipline preferred
  • Experience with automated electro-mechanical systems in industrial settings preferred
  • Skills in installing electrical wiring and troubleshooting
  • Willingness for extensive travel, including international assignments
  • At least 3 years of relevant field service experience

Responsibilities

  • Travel to customer sites for the installation and maintenance of large electrical and mechanical equipment
  • Assist with the installation and inspection of Safran Test Cells and third-party equipment
  • Perform wiring, assembly, and installation of components per engineering specifications
  • Document work through reports and assist with installation feedback and site reporting
  • Coordinate communication between customers, Safran staff, vendors, and subcontractors
  • Handle local logistical issues for personnel and procurement during assignments
  • Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and recommend process enhancements

Benefits

  • Join a leading company in aerospace and defense
  • Opportunity for extensive travel and diverse project experiences
  • Engage in a culture of collaboration and individual contribution
  • Become part of a team focused on innovation and problem-solving
  • Support for continuous improvement and professional development opportunities
Full Job Description
Entity
Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets.
Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2024" ranking.

As a worldwide leader in its sector, Safran Aero Boosters designs, develops and produces modules, equipment and test cells for aircraft and space engines. Based in Belgium, Safran Aero Boosters has two subsidiaries in the United States and employs 1,700 people.

Reference number
2025-160445

Job details
Domain

Production
Job field / Job profile

General services - Facilities technical support
Job title

Field Service Technician
Employment type

Permanent
Professional category

Employees / Staff
Part time / Full time

Full-time
Job description

Are you ready to be part of a team that drives big ideas and even bigger wins? At Safran, we believe in the power of both collaboration and individual contributions. We understand that it takes diverse perspectives, problem-solving skills, dependability, and trust to push each other forward and achieve great success. For us, working here is more than just a job; it's a passion. There's the unique opportunity to lead the way in aerospace and defense.

The Field Service Technician will work alongside a Sr. Field Service Technician and acclimating themselves to STC's processes and procedures while working on-site servicing to customer needs. They will travel both nationally and internationally to various customer sites where they will be building, installing, maintaining and repairing large electrical and mechanical equipment and components used to test the performance of aircraft engines. These components and equipment measure up to 25 feet in length, and weigh up to 30 tons.

But what else? (advantages, specificities, etc.)
• Assist with the installation and inspection of Safran Test Cells and 3rd party equipment and performing preventative maintenance at customer sites
• Provide support and back-up troubleshooting for the Field Service Team Manager while in the office and on call
• Perform tasks including wiring, assembling, and installing electrical and mechanical components per engineering drawings
• Provide documentation of all work through expense reports and assisting with installation feedback forms and site reports as needed
• Responsible for the coordination of communications between the Customer, Safran Test Cells' staff, vendors, and sub-contractors during commissioning of the Project
• Assist in handling local issues, including housing and local transportation for Safran Test Cells' personnel, local procurement, and local office management
• Actively participate in a continuous improvement culture providing recommendations and implementing enhancements to current methods and procedures
• Other duties as assigned
Candidate skills & requirements

-Technical degree in an electrical or electro-mechanical discipline preferred
-Years of experience may vary depending on the level of field service responsibility
-Experience installing automated electro-mechanical systems in an industrial environment is preferred
-Experience installing electrical wiring, conduit, and troubleshooting is preferred
-Must be willing and able to travel extensively for Field Service assignments, including frequent and extended international travel to customer sites under demanding schedules and conditions

Join our team and become part of the group that's making amazing things happen on the ground and in the skies. Together, we'll proudly step back and say, "We did that".
Annual salary

75,000-90,000
Job location
Job location

North America, United States, Minnesota, Minneapolis
City (-ies)

651 Campus Drive MN 55112 New Brighton

Applicant criteria
Minimum education level achieved

Vocational/Trade School
Minimum experience level required

More than 3 years

About Safran

Safran is a French multinational aerospace and defense company. It designs, manufactures, and sells aircraft engines, rocket engines, and other aerospace components. Safran is also involved in the defense industry, producing optronics, avionics, and other defense systems. The company has partnerships with several other aerospace and defense companies, including General Electric and Boeing. Safran has operations in over 60 countries and employs over 95,000 people.
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Size
95,000 employees
Industry

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