Electronics Technician - CAMEL (Onsite)
About The Position
Collins Aerospace is looking to fill an immediate need in the Component And Material Evaluation Lab (CAMEL) supporting electronic components testing and failure analysis. This is an onsite position in Cedar Rapids, Iowa and is NOT eligible for relocation assistance. What You Will Do Apply electronic and mechanical theory to test components for electrical, mechanical, and environmental characteristics. This position will support the electronic components commodities, including passive, magnetic, semiconductors, RF devices, and failure analysis. Interpret Collins specifications, vendor datasheets, industry and military standards. Define test setups, build fixtures, generate programs for automated testing, create detailed documentation, and produce test summaries. Perform electrical, mechanical, and environmental testing using a broad range of test equipment and analytical instrumentation, ensuring accuracy Communicate test results, resolve vendor correlation issues, and recommend solutions. What You Will Learn Cross-discipline testing and evaluation, potentially including semiconductors, RF devices, broker components inspection, and failure analysis. Non-destructive evaluation and inspection methods including X-Ray inspection. Designing and building test fixtures (if not already experienced). Enhanced circuit design understanding, component applications, and troubleshooting. Broader teamwork and communication skills through frequent interaction with engineers and leadership. Further development of electronics skills, supported by the expectation of a desire to learn and expand abilities.
Requirements
- HS Diploma or AA/AS degree (or other 2-year post high school training) with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience
- Experience testing and troubleshooting electronic circuits.
- U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.
Nice To Haves
- CETa certification.
- Ability to develop test programs to automate testing and collection of test data.
- Experience designing and building test fixtures.
- Experience with 3-D printing.
- Experience debugging and testing at the component level and knowledge in the use of applicable test equipment such as Impedance Analyzers, Network Analyzers, Oscilloscopes, Multimeters, and Power Supplies.
- Ability to communicate to all levels of the organization.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a high-performance team.
Responsibilities
- Apply electronic and mechanical theory to test components for electrical, mechanical, and environmental characteristics.
- Support the electronic components commodities, including passive, magnetic, semiconductors, RF devices, and failure analysis.
- Interpret Collins specifications, vendor datasheets, industry and military standards.
- Define test setups, build fixtures, generate programs for automated testing, create detailed documentation, and produce test summaries.
- Perform electrical, mechanical, and environmental testing using a broad range of test equipment and analytical instrumentation, ensuring accuracy.
- Communicate test results, resolve vendor correlation issues, and recommend solutions.
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 Program, 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
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
