Lab Technician (Aerospace/Automotive)

Collabera; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 30,307 - 37,195; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in aerospace and automotive sectors is seeking a Lab Technician to join their team in Redmond, WA. The role involves managing quality control, assembling propulsion systems, and collaborating with engineering teams. Ideal candidates will have relevant certifications and thrive in fast-paced environments, ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Technical certifications/AA's required.
• 1+ years relevant aerospace/automotive manufacturing experience preferred.
• Hands-on experience with electro-mechanical assemblies is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage expected turnaround time per workstation.
• Adhere to quality control policies and document activities.
• Support safety standards and operations protocol.

Skills

Ability to read engineering documentation

Experience with FOD, ESD-sensitive hardware

Teamwork

Adaptability in a fast-paced environment

Education

Aircraft & Powerplant certification/license

High school diploma or GED

Tools

MES software packages

Measurement and inspection devices

Job description

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Base pay range

$22.00/hr - $24.00/hr

Location: Redmond, WA 98052

Pay Rate: $25/hr to $27/hr

Duration: 12 months

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage expected turnaround time per workstation
• Adhere to the labs quality control policies, document all quality control activities, conduct instrument and procedural calibrations and all required maintenance
• Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results, correct the problems encountered or immediately notify the senior technologist or supervisor
• Adapt to unexpected schedule changes and respond to emergency situations
• Support process work and review output for quality and adherence to standards and procedures
• Participate in daily team meetings, end-of-shift reporting, and coordinate efforts to minimize production interruptions
• Support safety standards and operations protocol while ensuring team compliance
• Build and test subsystems following blueprints and work instructions for daily rate delivery

A day in the life:

• The Technician will assemble propulsion systems and help identify process improvements to enhance build efficiency. You will collaborate with multiple engineering teams on production hardware and manufacturing processes.
• The successful candidate thrives in a fast-paced, start-up environment and applies their technical expertise and commitment to quality to positively impact team metrics and organizational goals. To succeed, you need to be highly motivated, detail-oriented, and uphold the highest standards of execution.

Basic Qualifications:

• Aircraft & Powerplant certification/license, automotive certification, or other technical certifications/AA's
• Ability to read, interpret, and work from engineering documentation and drawings
• Experience working with FOD, ESD-sensitive hardware, and clean room requirements
• Experience with MES software packages
• Ability to adapt roles/responsibilities rapidly in a high-paced environment
• Ability to work effectively in a team

Preferred Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED
• 1+ years relevant aerospace/automotive manufacturing experience or equivalent industry experience
• Hands-on experience with electro-mechanical assemblies, final integration, and harness integration
• Experience in a fast-paced production environment with flight hardware
• Proficiency with measurement and inspection devices (e.g., torque wrenches, calipers, micrometers, profilometers, optical inspection devices, multimeters)
• Strong communication skills

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

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