Staff Tech, Engineering Lab Assistant/Inspector (Onsite)

RTX • Cedar Rapids, IA

3d • $53,100 - $100,900 • Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a Staff Tech Lab Assistant/Inspector who works under minimal supervision. Performs moderately complex hands on technical work on engineering products. Confers with Engineers and Technicians on details and specifications in order to build and modify a wide range of products. This is an onsite position based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

Requirements

• Typically requires an AA/AS degree (or other 2-year post high school training) with a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience
• Inspection experience
• Familiar with soldering techniques, both lead and lead-free.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Nice To Haves

• Workmanship quality build courses
• Planar Process
• Planar Inspection
• Non-planar Process and inspection
• Crimp Process
• Cable Assembly Process
• Inspection Foundations
• Engineer Drawing Review
• Torque Tool Training

Responsibilities

• Works under minimal supervision to provide technical build support to engineers and technicians on a variety of tasks.
• Performs moderately complex hands on technical tasks that contribute to the completion of engineering projects and products.
• Assists with the training and mentorship of lower level technicians/lab assistants.
• Works on circuit boards completing repairs, component insertion and replacement, and even inspection.
• Builds cables and terminations for a wide variety of circuity types.
• Understands the engineering inspection and quality process and follows quality procedures.
• Reads prints, drawings, and schematics as needed to assist in the build process.
• Documents changes and inspection results as required for a wide variety of products.
• Uses hand tools, scopes, soldering stations, and other devices with skill and precision.
• Demonstrates successful soft skills - communication, attitude, leadership, and professionalism.

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
• 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: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree