Engineering Lab Assistant Lead (Onsite)

RTXCedar Rapids, IA
$60,000 - $114,000Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a Lead Engineering Lab Assistant who works under minimal supervision. You will perform hands-on technical work on engineering products. You will confer with Engineers and lab technicians on details and specifications to build and modify a wide range of products. 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.

Requirements

  • Typically requires an AA/AS degree (or other 2-year post high school training) with a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience.
  • Certification may be required for technical support roles
  • Experience with reading prints, drawings, and schematics

Nice To Haves

  • Planar Process
  • Planar Inspection
  • Non-planar Process
  • Non-planar Inspection
  • Crimp Process
  • Cable Assembly Process
  • Inspection Foundations
  • Engineer Drawing Review
  • Torque Tool Training

Responsibilities

  • Works under minimal supervision to provide technical build support to engineers and technicians on a variety of tasks.
  • Performs moderately complex hands-on technical tasks that contribute to the completion of engineering projects and products.
  • Works on circuit boards completing repairs, component insertion and replacement, and even inspection.
  • Familiar with soldering techniques, both lead and lead-free.
  • Builds cables and terminations for a wide variety of circuity types.
  • Understands the engineering inspection and quality process and follows quality procedures.
  • Reads prints, drawings, and schematics as needed to assist in the build process.
  • Uses hand tools, scopes, soldering stations, and other devices with skill and precision.
  • Demonstrates successful soft skills - communication, attitude, leadership, and professionalism.

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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