Operations Engineering Technician (Onsite)

RTX • Cedar Rapids, IA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Operations Engineering Technician is an entry-level contributor based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, supporting the operation, sustainment, and improvement of engineering laboratory equipment used for training, development, and validation of manufacturing technologies. In this role you will perform hands-on equipment support, installation, configuration, testing, troubleshooting, and documentation under moderate supervision. This role also supports Connected Assets activities by assisting with industrial networking, equipment connectivity, and data collection. This is an onsite role in Cedar Rapids, IA and may have up to 25% travel.

Requirements

• Typically requires HS Diploma or AA/AS degree (or other 2-year post high school training) with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience
• Ability to read and understand electrical schematics and technical drawings.
• Willingness to travel (could be up to 25%)

Nice To Haves

• Degree in a related engineering technology field
• Hands-on experience with industrial automation, manufacturing equipment, or engineering laboratory systems.
• Academic projects, internships, and co-op experience are acceptable.
• Basic understanding of industrial automation, controls, or networking concepts.
• Strong troubleshooting, organization, and documentation skills.
• Experience supporting engineering laboratory or manufacturing equipment.
• Exposure to PLC-controlled equipment.
• Familiarity with industrial Ethernet networks and protocols.
• Experience with Kepware, Ignition, or other SCADA or IIoT tools.
• Experience with managed switches, IO-Link, industrial sensors, or edge devices.
• Basic cybersecurity and machine-safety awareness.
• Familiarity with Visio, AutoCAD Electrical, or similar documentation tools.

Responsibilities

• Sustain engineering laboratory equipment, work cells, and training systems.
• Perform routine inspections, preventive maintenance, basic repairs, and functional checks.
• Coordinate calibration, service, and vendor support as required.
• Maintain equipment records, configuration information, spare parts, and documentation.
• Support laboratory readiness, organization, equipment moves, and system upgrades.
• Assist engineers with equipment development, testing, demonstrations, and troubleshooting.
• Install and modify electrical, mechanical, controls, and instrumentation components according to drawings and instructions.
• Support setup and testing of PLC-controlled equipment, sensors, industrial PCs, and manufacturing systems.
• Collect test data, document results, and support commissioning activities.
• Install industrial networking hardware, edge devices, industrial PCs, and sensors.
• Route and terminate industrial Ethernet and low-voltage cabling.
• Assist with configuration of managed switches, edge devices, Kepware, Ignition, and standard industrial protocols.
• Validate equipment communications and troubleshoot routine connectivity issues.
• Support Connected Assets pilots and occasional factory deployments.
• Update wiring diagrams, network layouts, equipment records, and configuration documents.
• Document installation steps, maintenance activities, and equipment changes.
• Assist in developing work instructions and standard procedures.
• Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability, safety, organization, and supportability.
• Provide feedback on equipment, hardware, and process standardization.
• Support pilot projects, technology evaluations, and laboratory improvements.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED