Test Engineer/Technician Vibration and Shock (m/f/d) Noordwijk aan Zee (NL)

European Test Services (ETS) B.V. – an AIRBUS and IABG joint venture – serves as the driving force behind the operations and maintenance of the prestigious European Space Agency (ESA) test centre, located in the Netherlands. ETS is currently seeking a highly skilled and motivated Mechanical Test and Maintenance Engineer / Technician, dedicated to maintaining, preparing, performing and reporting testing operations of the mechanical facilities. As a key member of our team, the Test and Maintenance Engineer / Technician will report to the ETS Mechanical Technical Manager, playing a pivotal role in ensuring the seamless execution of mechanical tests and contributing to the overall success of our company.

• Perform acoustic, vibration, shock, mass property tests in accordance with applicable test requirements as operator and as test responsible leading the test team
• Carry out and document preventive and corrective maintenance activities on equipment within the Mechanical Testing team’s scope
• Execute test preparation including instrumentation
• Report any deviation, lead investigations, and implement corrective measures required to perform corrective maintenance on testing equipment
• Support facility maintenance, modifications and upgrades, liaising with suppliers and consultants and coordinate 3rd parties on site
• Compile test (and maintenance) reports
• Cooperate with international customers and test team in the frame of complex space programs and industrial projects
• Contribute to continuous improvement process by providing suggestions, participating to lesson learnt sessions, reviewing and updating ETS documentation
• Bachelor degree or technical professional qualification
• Experience with mechanical test and measurement systems
• A good knowledge of vibration and acoustic facilities used in the mechanical testing of components, subsystems or systems
• Basic knowledge and ability to troubleshoot on electrical systems and diagrams
• Ability to perform tasks independently according to the applicable processes and requirements
• Fluent English language, both written and spoken
• Ability to work occasionally in shift and on Saturdays

Assure that the mechanical tests are prepared and performed as planned and according to the requirements. Ensure that the mechanical testing faciltiers are kept maintained according to the preventive maintenance schedule. Guarantee that for large system tests the test team is aligned and performs the required tasks. Assure swift and effective trouble shooting during testing and maintenance by leading the non-conformance investigations.