Senior Engineering Lab Technician (Onsite)

RTX•Cedar Rapids, IA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Collins Aerospace in Cedar Rapids is looking to add an Engineering Lab Technician. You will be a partner with engineering to provide expertise and innovative solutions that support the engineering process. Electronics Technicians provide technical resources, knowledge, assistance, and support engineers with many of the “hands on” technical tasks associated with engineering. If you're ready to be part of a dynamic environment where innovation and problem-solving are celebrated, join us at Collins and be a driving force behind the next generation of Engineering excellence!

Requirements

Typically requires HS Diploma or AA/AS degree (or other 2-year post high school training) with a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience
Experience reading basic electronic schematics and building per drawings
Experience with routine test or diagnostic equipment
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Nice To Haves

Soldering – surface mount and through hole
Cable builds – crimping
Mechanical ability to understand how things fit together

Responsibilities

Performs a variety of technical tasks which require an entry level understanding of all technical objectives.
Provides support to areas such as research, design, development, test, manufacturing, or process improvement with some of the latest technology including new and upgrading systems for the US Military and government as well as militaries of our allies.
Perform as a member of a technical team utilizing effective communication skills.
Contacts are primarily within the immediate work unit.
May become lead on projects.
Utilizes routine test or diagnostic equipment.
Ability to learn and use software tools.
Receptive to mentoring from peers in technical community.
Participates in developing new approaches and techniques to achieve continuous improvement in all work processes.
Documentation of job specific activities such as electronic design, modifications, data collection, calibration, and Design of Experiment data.
Able to utilize schematics, procedures, engineering drawings, and follow written/verbal instructions, including test procedures.
Operate in accordance with corporate, operations, and division policies, procedures, and practices in compliance with accepted business ethics.
Adheres to all applicable environmental, safety and health procedures.
Applies electronic theory to lay out, build, test, troubleshoot, repair, and modify electronic products which requires a moderate understanding of the general technical aspects of the position.

Benefits

There are many growth opportunities, competitive wages and tuition reimbursement as well.
Flexible work hours, casual dress code, team building activities, fun and energizing work environment, Alternative Rewards
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
Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.