Engineering Technician Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Typically requires an AA/AS degree (or other 2-year post high school training) with a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience
• The candidate must have the ability to understand schematics and work with limited direction
• Prior knowledge of mechanical hardware and electrical circuits

Nice To Haves

• Experience in building test systems and hardware
• Working knowledge of Digital Meters, oscilloscopes, power supplies and related equipment and a general understanding of calibrated equipment.
• Basic Mechanical, Electrical knowledge, and Electronics troubleshooting experience.
• Enjoy a variety of different pop-up tasks.
• Ability to be flexible in a dynamic environment where priorities can change with demands.
• Strong computer skills in Microsoft office (Word, Excel) and basic knowledge of databases are needed.
• Strong skills will be required to support technical communications with engineers and external vendors.
• Be a self-starter, ambitious, and a conscientious individual with who possesses very high attention to detail, capable of working in a fast-paced development environment
• Must be flexible working in both process-controlled environments and capable of executing technical tasks in a development prototype environment

Responsibilities

• Support engineering activities in an Engineering lab supporting developmental, prototype, or critical nature test systems and cables.
• Assemble cables and test equipment from prints and documentation.
• Update and improve prints and documentation.
• Engineers will provide tasks which require assembly, support, and resources to complete current tasks.
• Cable or test fixtures will be assembled/wired per documents.
• Maintain electronic build records, required data logs, records, and reports in accordance with Collins’ policies and procedures, and government regulations.
• Demonstrate effective communication and regular interaction with management, customers, and internal / external auditors.
• Complete tasks and communicating effectively, both orally and written, within environmental test work centers.
• Deliver work with a keen attention to cost and schedule.
• Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department and the Company.
• Interact appropriately with others to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
• Debug of test fixtures and failed circuits for performance evaluation.
• Conduct engineering requested tests from breadboards, prototypes, and final test hardware.
• Perform additional duties as necessary.
• Implement EH&S processes and procedures; recognize safety hazards, including hazardous materials.

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