Manufacturing Test Engineer
About The Position
As a Manufacturing Test Engineer at Collins Aerospace, you will design, maintain, and improve test systems comprising mechanical and electrical hardware, sensors, and software. The role contributes to manufacturing efficiency and quality by supporting test-equipment integration, uptime, and continuous improvement. You will develop and maintain engineering documentation, support test-tooling design and development for new and existing programs, and help introduce new programs by creating test processes, supporting engineering change requests, and ensuring equipment readiness. You will also integrate test equipment into the manufacturing network, develop diagnostic tools as part of Industry 4.0 initiatives, troubleshoot yield failures, analyze test data, and implement corrective actions in support of daily manufacturing operations. This is an onsite, U.S.-based role in Windsor Locks, Connecticut. U.S. citizenship is required to access certain necessary systems; no security clearance is required.
Requirements
- A degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM).
- A minimum of 2 years of experience.
- Experience with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft PowerPoint.
- Experience working with test systems.
- U.S. citizenship is required because only U.S. citizens are authorized to access certain necessary systems.
Nice To Haves
- Experience managing projects, including creating schedules and maintaining budgets.
- Experience generating and maintaining engineering documentation, such as schematics and calibration procedures.
- Experience with LabVIEW, Microsoft Visio, Microsoft Project, and Microsoft Access.
- Programming experience with Python, SQL, or other scripting languages.
- Experience setting up or modifying SQL databases, or integrating them with test rigs for data collection.
- Experience integrating DAQ modules, control hardware, or sensor interfaces into automated test systems.
- Prior experience working in the aerospace industry.
- Understanding of statistical analysis, SPC, capability studies, and data-driven troubleshooting.
- Experience identifying and implementing continuous improvement opportunities.
- Experience in troubleshooting, fault trees, and RedX methodologies.
- Experience working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Familiarity with MES systems such as Solumina, including navigating operations, NCMs, and work instructions.
- Experience collaborating across Engineering, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, and other cross-functional teams.
Responsibilities
- Design, maintain, and improve test systems composed of mechanical and electrical hardware, sensors, and software.
- Develop and maintain engineering documentation, including electrical and mechanical schematics, calibration procedures, and preventative maintenance instructions.
- Support the design and development of test tooling for new and existing programs.
- Create test processes for new program introductions, support engineering change requests, and ensure test equipment readiness.
- Integrate test equipment into the manufacturing network and develop diagnostic tools as part of Industry 4.0 initiatives.
- Troubleshoot yield failures, analyze test data, and implement corrective actions to support daily manufacturing operations.
- Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities to enhance test processes and equipment performance.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
- 401(k) plan with employer matching funds and a separate employer retirement contribution
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Student Loan Repayment Program
- Life insurance
- Disability coverage
- Optional pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal coverage, and ID theft protection
- Birth, adoption, and parental leave benefits
- Fertility and family-planning benefits
- Adoption assistance
- Autism Benefit
- Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
- Healthy You Incentives wellness rewards program
- Virtual doctor visits through Doctor on Demand
- Child and elder care services through Bright Horizons
- Second-opinion program through Teladoc Medical Experts
- Potential short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation, subject to eligibility and applicable program terms
- Potential flexible work schedules, flexible spending accounts, paid time off, and holidays, subject to eligibility and applicable terms
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
