Senior, Electronics Materials Engineer (Onsite)

RTX•Rockford, IL

9d•Onsite

About The Position

At RTX, the world largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. 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. This role performs duties within the Rockford Materials and Process Engineering Group – serving as a specialist in the failure analysis of electronic assemblies and the design of electronic components and assemblies. The engineer will work cooperatively as a team member in a group of engineers of varying experience levels to solve problems and drive continuous improvement. The engineer will learn Collins products and processes as well as our operating system.

Requirements

Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience
Bachelors degree in Materials Engineering, Electrical engineering, or a related field
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with metallic materials
Experience in materials laboratory analysis of electronic components including scanning electron microscopy and other laboratory analysis tools and techniques.
Experience in the manufacturing of EEE components and assemblies and in troubleshooting the physical and chemical processes involved in their manufacture.
Provides technical leadership and assists in the training and mentoring of M&PE staff, when required, to help diagnose and solve problems and enhance their capabilities.
Candidate must be able to work well as a member of a team as well as their own.

Responsibilities

Perform duties within the Rockford Materials and Process Engineering Group – serving as a specialist in the failure analysis of electronic assemblies and the design of electronic components and assemblies.
Work cooperatively as a team member in a group of engineers of varying experience levels to solve problems and drive continuous improvement.
Perform material analyses that include failure analysis of individual components and mechanical or electrical subsystems.
Perform engineering drawing review and approval of EEE components, electronic assemblies, and electronics packaging designs.
Be involved in the generation and revision of specifications controlling manufacturing processes.
Consult with Engineering Design, Procurement and Quality operations as needed.
As part of the failure analysis process, work with plant sites and/or sub-tier suppliers to troubleshoot fabrication, assembly, and processing issues.
As part of the design process, consult with other SME’s in the field of electronics packaging design to develop robust electronic controller designs.
Design, perform and supervise material testing and verification testing within the lab.
Review and provide technical resolution for requests from the supply chain for mature products and processes.
Creates and implements common procedures and standard work across the organization to optimize efficiency and quality.

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
May be eligible for relocation