Electronics Engineering Technician (Onsite)
About The Position
At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense. Collins Aerospace has an immediate opening for a Engineering Electronics Technician in Burnsville, MN. The chosen candidate will support an Engineering Development Lab in a team-oriented atmosphere with technicians and engineers. This individual will be involved with supporting the development of avionics products.
Requirements
- Typically requires an AA/AS degree (or other 2-year post high school training) with a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience
- The candidate must have the ability to understand schematics and work with limited direction
- Prior knowledge of mechanical hardware and electrical circuits
Nice To Haves
- Experience in building test systems and hardware
- Working knowledge of Digital Meters, oscilloscopes, power supplies and related equipment and a general understanding of calibrated equipment.
- Basic Mechanical, Electrical knowledge, and Electronics troubleshooting experience.
- Enjoy a variety of different pop-up tasks.
- Ability to be flexible in a dynamic environment where priorities can change with demands.
- Strong computer skills in Microsoft office (Word, Excel) and basic knowledge of databases are needed.
- Strong skills will be required to support technical communications with engineers and external vendors.
- Be a self-starter, ambitious, and a conscientious individual with who possesses very high attention to detail, capable of working in a fast-paced development environment
- Must be flexible working in both process-controlled environments and capable of executing technical tasks in a development prototype environment
Responsibilities
- Support engineering activities in an Engineering lab supporting developmental, prototype, or critical nature test systems and cables.
- Assemble cables and test equipment from prints and documentation.
- Update and improve prints and documentation.
- Engineers will provide tasks which require assembly, support, and resources to complete current tasks.
- Cable or test fixtures will be assembled/wired per documents.
- Maintain electronic build records, required data logs, records, and reports in accordance with Collins’ policies and procedures, and government regulations.
- Demonstrate effective communication and regular interaction with management, customers, and internal / external auditors.
- Complete tasks and communicating effectively, both orally and written, within environmental test work centers.
- Deliver work with a keen attention to cost and schedule.
- Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department and the Company.
- Interact appropriately with others to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
- Debug of test fixtures and failed circuits for performance evaluation.
- Conduct engineering requested tests from breadboards, prototypes, and final test hardware.
- Perform additional duties as necessary.
- Implement EH&S processes and procedures; recognize safety hazards, including hazardous materials.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
- Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Student Loan Repayment Program
- Life insurance and disability coverage
- Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
- Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
- Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
- Adoption Assistance
- Autism Benefit
- Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
- Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
- Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
- Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
- Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
