Test Technician II - 1st Shift

RTX•Burnsville, MN

3d•$38,841 - $72,849•Onsite

About The Position

The Test Technician II performs technical testing and troubleshooting activities in an onsite aerospace manufacturing environment. The role sets up and operates test stands, configures equipment for special tests, interprets and records test results, and identifies test equipment failures. It uses diagnostic tools to troubleshoot electronic units down to the sub-assembly and component level and involves reading technical data such as component maintenance manuals, engineering prints, and schematics. The technician performs tasks from detailed written or verbal instructions, conducts entry-level troubleshooting, calibration, or modification of hardware, fixtures, and software, and supports the evaluation, development, maintenance, and use of products, devices, tests, or procedures. The position also helps resolve problems, maintain documentation, manage workflow and priorities, evaluate non-conformances, fabricate hardware or prototypes from drawings or sketches, and record time, test data, and parts usage. The role communicates work status to team members and support staff and participates on project teams. This is an onsite, first-shift position in Burnsville, Minnesota, scheduled Monday through Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The listed salary range is $38,841–$72,849. The job requires U.S. Person status; no security clearance is required.

Requirements

Typically, a high school diploma or equivalent, or vocational/technical education in a related discipline.
A minimum of 1 year of relevant experience.
Must be a U.S. Person as defined in the posting (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or qualifying refugee or asylee).

Nice To Haves

Previous manufacturing experience.
Mechanical assembly background.
Previous testing experience.
Ability to read schematics.
Basic troubleshooting experience.

Responsibilities

Interact with engineering, manufacturing, and other functional groups on routine technical matters.
Set up and operate test stands and configure test equipment for special tests.
Interpret and record test results, and recognize and isolate test equipment failures.
Use diagnostic tools to troubleshoot electronic units to the sub-assembly and component level.
Read and interpret component maintenance manuals, engineering prints, schematics, and other technical data.
Communicate work status to team members and support staff, including through shift pass-downs and coordination with engineering and maintenance.
Perform technical tasks based on detailed written or verbal instructions.
Use a limited variety of microelectronic, electronic, optical, electro-optical, mechanical, or electromechanical equipment, including computers and lasers.
Perform entry-level troubleshooting, calibration, or modification of hardware, fixtures, and software.
Participate on project teams and prioritize tasks.
Evaluate, develop, maintain, and use products, devices, tests, or procedures under changing conditions requiring some ingenuity and judgment.
Support problem resolution and prepare and maintain documentation.
Manage workflow throughout the area to achieve team goals.
Evaluate and troubleshoot non-conformances.
Fabricate hardware, equipment, tools, or prototypes from drawings or sketches.
Estimate labor, material, and manufacturing costs for product builds, repairs, or process enhancements.
Accurately record time changes, test data, and parts usage, with limited data interpretation.
Use multiple databases to create or access information for decision-making requiring limited judgment.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
401(k) plan with employer matching funds and a separate employer retirement contribution.
Tuition reimbursement through the Employee Scholar Program.
Life insurance and disability coverage.
Optional pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life insurance, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, and group legal coverage.
Fertility and family-planning benefits through Carrot Health.
Employee Assistance Plan, including up to five free counseling sessions.
Healthy-you incentives.
Back-up child and elder care and college coach resources through Bright Horizons.
Autism benefit.
Virtual doctor visits through Doctor on Demand.
Adoption assistance.
Second-opinion program through Teladoc Medical Experts.
Potential short-term and long-term incentive compensation, depending on position level and other factors.
Potential benefits including flexible spending accounts, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays, subject to business unit and collective-bargaining coverage.