Test Technician II - 1st Shift
About The Position
The Test Technician II performs complex electronic and/or optical testing of avionics equipment in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, and procedures. The role may involve digital, analog, and/or radio-frequency technologies, product testing and final testing, monitoring production quality, maintaining accurate production records, and analyzing test data. The technician applies electronic theory to troubleshoot equipment and products, identify solutions, and implement corrective action. The position also involves using precision measuring equipment, interpreting mechanical drawings and specifications, diagnosing calibration and equipment problems, verifying materials and assemblies, and preparing technical or administrative reports. As a subject matter expert, the technician may assist technicians and engineers with problem solving, cover for absent technicians, mentor less experienced staff, and contribute to lean and Total Productive Maintenance activities. The technician works with other departments and supports production across multiple differentiated cells or products. This is an onsite, first-shift role in Wilsonville, Oregon. The scheduled shift is 6:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, with every other Friday off. The work schedule may require overtime or alternate shifts. The role may involve lifting or moving items weighing up to 25 pounds and sitting or standing for prolonged periods. Employees must comply with applicable personal equipment standards for manufacturing. The role provides the opportunity to learn the theory of optical display units and the operation of aircraft Heads Up Display systems.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent, or vocational/technical education in a related discipline.
- At least 1 year of relevant experience.
- Must be a U.S. Person or eligible to obtain necessary export authorizations.
- Ability to perform electronic and/or optical testing and troubleshooting of avionics equipment.
- Ability to use precision measuring equipment and interpret detailed mechanical drawings, specifications, and requirements.
- Ability to comply with personal equipment standards applicable to manufacturing.
- Ability to lift or move items weighing up to 25 pounds if required.
- Ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods if required.
- Flexibility to work overtime or alternate shifts when production schedules require.
Nice To Haves
- At least 2 years of relevant experience.
- High level of electronic theory involving power supplies, signal generation and processing, and optical theory.
- Experience assembling, aligning, or testing optical components in complex assemblies.
- Experience with electronics manufacturing processes, including soldering, torque tools, and adhesive application.
- Experience with optical component assembly, including fiber optics and lenses.
- Demonstrated ability to follow work instructions.
- Successful completion of the Collins Aerospace training program, which occurs during the first month of employment.
- Experience working in a production environment.
Responsibilities
- Perform complex electronic and/or optical testing of avionics equipment according to approved drawings, specifications, and procedures.
- Perform product tests and final tests as necessary, including work involving digital, analog, and/or radio-frequency technologies.
- Monitor output quality and identify products to discard or remanufacture.
- Maintain accurate daily assembly production records for manufacturing performance analysis.
- Apply electronic theory to test and troubleshoot products, determine solutions, and implement corrective action.
- Use precision measuring equipment, read detailed mechanical drawings, and interpret specifications and requirements.
- Troubleshoot and diagnose calibration and equipment problems, and analyze test data.
- Inspect and verify materials, parts, and subassemblies for proper identification, configuration, segregation, and quality status.
- Serve as a subject matter expert on technical issues and fill in for absent technicians as needed.
- Write technical and administrative reports as required.
- Assist technicians and engineers in defining, analyzing, and solving problems.
- Support lean events and Total Productive Maintenance activities as needed.
- Mentor less experienced technicians and contribute to team decision-making and effective communication.
- Interface with personnel from other departments on technical matters related to specific problems or issues.
- Demonstrate technical competency across multiple cells and/or differentiated products.
- Support production schedules that may require overtime or alternate shift hours.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
- 401(k) plan with employer matching and a separate employer retirement contribution
- Employee Scholar Program and tuition reimbursement
- Life insurance
- Disability coverage
- Optional pet insurance
- Optional home and auto insurance
- Optional additional life insurance
- Optional accident insurance
- Optional critical illness insurance
- Optional group legal insurance
- Fertility and family planning support
- Employee Assistance Plan, including up to five free counseling sessions
- Wellness incentives
- Back-up child and elder care and college coach resources
- Autism benefit
- Virtual doctor visits
- Adoption assistance
- Second-opinion medical program
- Flexible spending accounts
- Parental leave
- Paid time off and holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
