Sr. Mechanical Test Equipment Engineer

RTX•McKinney, TX

7d•$86,800 - $165,200•Onsite

About The Position

The Sr. Mechanical Test Equipment Engineer supports different Electro-optical Infrared (EOIR) system variants produced in the McKinney, TX Consolidated Manufacturing Center. The responsibilities include evaluating test results of complex test equipment and determining root causes of failures. You will give directions for reworking and retesting failed assemblies. You will track trends to detect systemic problems. You will work closely with multiple functions such as manufacturing engineering, factory operations, and quality engineers to develop improvements in areas like yields, test procedures, cycle time, etc.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM)
Minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience
Experience reading drawings, datasheets, and system specifications
2 years’ hands-on experience maintaining/repairing test equipment and troubleshooting test equipment issues
2 years’ experience working in a factory environment
U.S. citizenship is required

Nice To Haves

Experience designing experiments to troubleshoot failures or investigate production issues such as Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) investigations
Hands-on experience building or reworking/repairing using mechanical assembly hand tools (e.g. socket set, ball drivers, torque wrench)
Basic mechanical engineering knowledge such as mechanical mechanisms (i.e. gears, actuators, etc.)
Familiarity with fiber optics, experience in physically performing optical alignments, experience setting up and maintaining optical test equipment including calibration efforts
Basic electrical engineering knowledge such as understanding of Op-Amps, Multiplexers, ADC/DA, etc.

Responsibilities

Provide technical expertise and troubleshoot test equipment issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions
Investigate failure trends, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective and preventive actions to address systemic issues
Hands on troubleshooting of optical and mechanical equipment
Post-delivery factory support of test equipment
Support daily factory needs to maintain equipment uptime such as preventative maintenance and troubleshooting and resolving test equipment failures
Work initiatives focused on reducing cycle time, minimizing touch time, and optimizing overall production costs
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address technical challenges in production
Operate and utilize standard electrical equipment (oscilloscopes, function generators, power supplies, etc.) to support troubleshooting and system evaluations
Carrying out appointed tasks with minimal supervision
Engage with supplier(s) for test equipment purchases and troubleshooting needs