Electronic Test Technician - 3rd Shift (Onsite)

Prattwhitney; Coralville (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent pay

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (

Retirement Program with Company Match

Onsite work environment

Job summary

Collins Aerospace in Coralville, IA is seeking a Test Technician to support electrical and mechanical testing of prototype and production boards and systems. You will fault isolate test failures, verify repairs, and collaborate with engineers to identify data trends and improvements that enhance reliability and performance.

You will operate DMMs, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers and automated test equipment, maintain thorough documentation, read complex schematics, and apply basic

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Requires HS Diploma.
• In the absence of a HS diploma or GED, 2 years of relevant experience is required.
• Must pass the CETa exam from ETA-I.
• Must be willing and able to work 3rd shift.
• Must have ability to read complex electronic schematics, analyze circuits and follow written work instructions.
• Must be able to obtain a security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of electrical/mechanical tests on prototype and production circuits to determine performance and identify malfunctions.
• Conducts tests and troubleshooting to meet specifications including Environmental Stress Screening and Automated Test Equipment throughput.
• Performs maintenance on electrical/mechanical equipment used in production.
• Performs testing using DMM, oscilloscope, frequency generators, power supplies, spectrum analyzer, etc.
• Maintains records and completes necessary paperwork.
• Collaborates with engineers to improve test methods and product performance.
• Reads complex schematics and analyzes circuits to follow written instructions.

Skills

Third shift

Read schematics

Troubleshooting

Independent & team work

Education

HS Diploma

Two years relevant experience

CETa certification

Tools

DMM

Oscilloscope

Spectrum Analyzer

Job description

Test Technician – Collins Aerospace – Coralville, IA

Join our dynamic team at Collins Aerospace as a Test Technician, where precision meets innovation in the aerospace industry. In this crucial role, you will play a pivotal part in ensuring the reliability and performance of our cutting-edge aerospace technologies. Technicians will engage in fault isolation for test failures and verification of repairs while working with engineers to help determine data trends and improvements. Your expertise will directly contribute to supporting our military and commercial aviation communication.

Location

US-IA-CORALVILLE-155 ~ 2855 Heartland Dr ~ HEARTLAND BLDG 155

What You Will Do

• Performs a variety of electrical/mechanical tests on prototype and production circuit boards/units/systems to determine performance to specifications and identify malfunctions or failure.
• Conducts all types of tests and troubleshooting required to meet all specifications to include the following:
  • Environmental Stress Screening
  • Automated Test Equipment through-put
  • Manual Test Equipment through-put
• Performs maintenance on all electrical/mechanical equipment used in the production process.
• Performs testing using DMM, oscilloscope, frequency generators, high frequency power supplies, spectrum analyzer, etc.
• Performs general maintenance duties (excluding electrical) throughout the facility required to keep production processes operational.
• Works with engineers to correct design and test methods to improve the performance of the product and/or process.
• In addition, may perform the following:
  • perform RF tuning, tack solder test selects
  • lift axial leads
  • remove simple solder shorts
  • clip leads
  • touch up post coat
  • and reassemble and seal the unit (only when no repair actions are taken by the technician).
• Maintains records and completes necessary paperwork.
• Responsible for general clean‑up of the work area.
• Collect, document, and report on tests performed.
• Evaluate test results.
• Able to read complex electronic schematics, analyze circuits and follow written work instructions.
• Employ a comprehensive knowledge of electronic theory.
• Basic troubleshooting and problem solving.
• Capability of working independently as well as in a group setting.
• May be required to stand for long periods of time.
• Must meet necessary visual requirements to perform this job.
• Must be capable of lifting and/or handling heavy parts, material, or equipment up to 25 lbs.
• This is a 3rd shift role.
• Must be willing and able to work 3rd shift after training on 1st shift for several weeks.
• This is a 100% onsite role.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.
• Requires HS Diploma.
• In the absence of a HS diploma or GED, 2 years of relevant experience is required.
• Must pass the Certified Electronics Technician Associate (CETa) exam from Electronics Technicians Association – International (ETA-I).
• Must be willing and able to work 3rd shift.
• Must have ability to read complex electronic schematics, analyze circuits and follow written work instructions.
• Must be able to obtain a security clearance.

What We Offer

• Excellent pay
• Benefits including Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance all available on Day 1.
• Retirement Program with a Company Match.
• And much more
• Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays.

Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class.

RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.