Test Technician I - 1st Shift (Onsite)

About the role

Operates production equipment, responsible for manufacturing and assembly of commercial aerospace components. Follows blueprints, guidelines, and/or diagrams to ensure product specifications and tolerance levels are met. Relies on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish work. Responsible for test acceptance processes in the manufacture of Collins products.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical tasks based on detailed written or verbal instructions.
• Utilize limited variety of microelectronic, electronic, optical, electro-optical, mechanical, or electromechanical equipment, including computers and lasers.
• Able to read schematics.
• Perform entry level troubleshooting, calibration or modification of hardware, fixtures, and software.
• Participate on project teams.
• Perform task prioritization.
• Works with Engineers to analyze and resolve manufacturing test problems.
• Absorb and reduce test defects and improve test yields.
• Follows established test procedures and processes to support sub-assembly and top-level testing.
• Interacts with other functional groups (e.g. engineering, manufacturing) on routine technical matters.
• Apply technical expertise in the evaluation, development, maintenance and use of products, devices, tests, or procedures under constantly changing conditions where some ingenuity and judgment are required.
• Support activities through the resolution of problems and preparation and maintenance of documentation.
• Manage work flow throughout 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 the building and repair of product or process enhancement.
• Identify and correct minor process, material, design, or equipment issues.
• Provide accurate recording of time changes, test data, parts usage, etc.
• This requires limited data interpretation.
• Utilize multiple databases to create/use necessary information to provide information for decision making requiring limited judgment.

  Requirements

  • Typically requires HS diploma (or equivalent, e.g. G.E.D. in the US) or vocational/technical education in related discipline.
  • Production assembly experience preferred.
  • Previous electronics experience preferred.
  • Experience in troubleshooting and problem solving.
  • Understanding of schematic reading and blueprint interpretation.
  • Proficient in the use of network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, frequency counters, and power measurement equipment.

  Qualifications

  • Qualifications We Prefer:
    • Production assembly experience preferred.
    • Previous electronics experience preferred.
    • Experience in troubleshooting and problem solving.
    • Understanding of schematic reading and blueprint interpretation.
    • Proficient in the use of network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, frequency counters, and power measurement equipment.

  Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
  • A 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.
  • Bright Horizons, child and elder care services.
  • Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program.

  Pay

  Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

  Schedule

  1st shift position with the following hours: Monday-Friday; 7am - 3:30pm (Weekend overtime may be required).