Test Equipment Technician (Onsite)
About The Position
Step into the future with Collins Aerospace in Cheshire, CT, as a dynamic Test Technician! In this pivotal role, you'll be at the forefront of innovation, working on the cutting-edge of flight hardware technology. Your mission? To troubleshoot, fabricate, and document state-of-the-art test equipment that supports critical commercial and military applications. With your electro-mechanical expertise and keen problem-solving skills, you'll tackle exciting challenges and make a tangible impact on the aerospace industry. This is not just a job—it's an adventure. You'll collaborate with a team of forward-thinkers to maintain and develop sophisticated test systems, troubleshoot complex issues, and drive technical excellence across the organization. If you're passionate about hands-on work and eager to push the boundaries of technology, this role offers the thrill and fulfillment you've been searching for. Join us, and let's soar to new heights together!
Requirements
- Typically requires an AA/AS degree (or other 2-year post high school training) with a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience.
- U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, refugee or asylee) or eligible to obtain necessary export authorizations required
Nice To Haves
- Electrical Engineering 2 year degree with experience working within small electromechanical or gyroscope similar assembly/products
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite Software such as MS Word, MS Excel, etc
- Some Experience with Final Acceptance Test Equipment (i.e. Multi-Axis Rate Table and Vibration Heads and Environment Stress Systems)
- ERP experience such as SAP, Oracle, etc
- Related Mechanical/Electrical Process Engineering experience
- RCCA tool practice such as Six Sigma and ACE
- A hands on Multitasking mentality.
Responsibilities
- Assist in designing, fabricating, and documenting new test equipment for production and engineering evaluation testing
- Support test engineering projects including upgrading existing test equipment
- Test, Troubleshoot and repair electrical and mechanical test equipment
- Reverse engineer and document existing cables and equipment
- Order and replace equipment parts
- Read electrical schematics and wire to J-Std 001 Requirements
- Follow calibration procedures for troubleshooting systems
- Report weekly status reports to higher management
- Provide technical support to engineers and operations.
- Ensures EH&S compliance
- Train other technicians as needed plant wide
- Develop Calibration procedures for record keeping and troubleshooting.
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
