Aerospace Lab Technician & Inspector - Onsite

Collins Aerospace; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 53,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

401(k) with employer matches

Job summary

Collins Aerospace in Cedar Rapids, IA is seeking a Staff Tech Lab Assistant/Inspector to perform moderately complex, hands-on technical work on engineering products under minimal supervision. You will read prints and schematics, assemble and inspect circuit boards, and mentor junior technicians.

The role emphasizes soldering (lead and lead-free), cable builds, and adherence to quality procedures. This is an onsite position with competitive benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• AA/AS degree (or other 2-year post high school training) with a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience.
• Inspection experience.

Responsibilities

• Works under minimal supervision to provide technical build support to engineers and technicians on a variety of tasks.
• Performs moderately complex hands on technical tasks that contribute to the completion of engineering projects and products.
• Assists with the training and mentorship of lower level technicians/lab assistants.
• Works on circuit boards completing repairs, component insertion and replacement, and inspection.
• Familiar with soldering techniques, both lead and lead-free.
• Builds cables and terminations for a wide variety of circuitry types.
• Understands the engineering inspection and quality process and follows quality procedures.
• Reads prints, drawings, and schematics as needed to assist in the build process.
• Documents changes and inspection results as required for a wide variety of products.

Skills

Inspection experience

Education

AA/AS degree

Job description

Collins Aerospace in Cedar Rapids, IA is seeking a Staff Tech Lab Assistant/Inspector to perform moderately complex, hands-on technical work on engineering products under minimal supervision. You will read prints and schematics, assemble and inspect circuit boards, and mentor junior technicians.

The role emphasizes soldering (lead and lead-free), cable builds, and adherence to quality procedures. This is an onsite position with competitive benefits and opportunities for professional growth.