Aerospace Lab Technician & Inspector (Onsite)

Collins Aerospace; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

Generous 401(k) plan with employer/ret

Tuition reimbursement program

Student Loan Repayment Program

Life insurance and disability coverage

Adoption Assistance

Job summary

Collins Aerospace in Cedar Rapids, IA is seeking an Engineering Lab Assistant/Inspector to work onsite under minimal supervision, performing hands-on build tasks on engineering products and collaborating with engineers and lab techs to meet specifications.

You will read prints, schematics and drawings, solder using lead and lead-free methods, build cables, and inspect circuit boards while following quality processes. Strong communication and professionalism are required.

Qualifications

• Typically requires HS Diploma or AA/AS degree (or other 2-year post high school training) with a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience
• Experience reading prints, drawings, and schematics

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.
• Works on circuit boards completing repairs, component insertion and replacement, and even inspection.
• Familiar with soldering techniques, both lead and lead‑free.
• Builds cables and terminations for a wide variety of circuity 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.
• Uses hand tools, scopes, soldering stations, and other devices with skill and precision.
• Demonstrates successful soft skills - communication, attitude, leadership, and professionalism.

Job description

Collins Aerospace in Cedar Rapids, IA is seeking an Engineering Lab Assistant/Inspector to work onsite under minimal supervision, performing hands-on build tasks on engineering products and collaborating with engineers and lab techs to meet specifications.

You will read prints, schematics and drawings, solder using lead and lead-free methods, build cables, and inspect circuit boards while following quality processes. Strong communication and professionalism are required.