Staff Laboratory Technician
About The Position
Joining Collins Aerospace isn’t just about finding a job; it’s about embarking on a journey to redefine the future of aerospace technology. Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio, and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market. As the Senior Lab Technician, you will be responsible for performing Structural testing of Wheel and Brake components for ensuring products meet engineering and customer specifications. This is a unique opportunity to work with finest structural engineering laboratory and make a significant impact in the aerospace industry. We are looking for a dynamic and experienced individual who has a strong background in instrumenting, testing, and completing structural testing of complex mechanical equipment.
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 in strain gauge application techniques, soldering, and troubleshooting instrumentation.
- Experience with data acquisition systems, measurement tools, and calibration techniques
- Experience using calipers, depth gauges, and micrometers
- Experience in installing delicate sensors and preparing test articles
- Experience Reading engineering drawings and/or test plans.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in Aerospace or Automotive sectors or established laboratory in structural engineering
- Experience with LabVIEW, MC911, Pacific Instruments Systems 6000, Tekscan, NI DAQ, System 8000 Strainsmart, 2D Laser System, SG Links 200, or similar softwares
Responsibilities
- Instrumentation : Installation of Strain Gauges and other sensors for structural engineering
- Applying, wiring, and trouble-shooting strain gauges, load or displacement transducers, pressure transducers, and DC electronics
- Interpret instrumentation and component drawings of wheel and brake and prepare test articles according to the test requests and drawings
- Configure and program DAQ equipment, troubleshoot signal noise, and ensure sensors are functioning properly before testing.
- Knowledge and expertise in ¼ bridge strain gages, full bridge components & DC voltage signals. Calibration of the signals for data acquisition system.
- Conduct structural, fatigue, or overload tests according to engineering or customer specifications.
- Perform bolt preload test and torque tension tests as per industry standard/norms.
- Record and analyze test data, generate test reports to support engineers and project team
- Calibrate and maintain testing equipment and tools to ensure compliance with quality standards.
- Adhere to safety protocols, including the handling of electrical, mechanical, chemical materials including hazardous items for managing the laboratory safely.
- Visit suppliers and outside testing laboratories for supporting projects and ensure quality of the deliverables and work.
- Communicate project progress, status, and future needs of the Laboratory to the Management for supporting projects and ensuring efficiency of the laboratory
- Stay updated on industry trends and advancements in technology to contribute to the development of innovative testing methods
- Prepare purchase requisition on SAP system
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
