Engineering Staff Lab Assistant (Onsite)

RTX•Cedar Rapids, IA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for an Engineering Staff Lab Assistant/Inspector who works under minimal supervision, Performs hands-on technical work on engineering products, Confers with Engineers and lab technicians on details and specifications to build and modify a wide range of products. What You Will Do 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.

Requirements

Typically requires an AA/AS degree (or other 2-year post high school training) with a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience
Experience reading prints, drawings, and schematics
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Nice To Haves

Familiar with soldering techniques, both lead and lead-free.
Planar Process
Planar Inspection
Non-planar Process and 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.
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
Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs