Engineering Lab Assistant - Precision Build and Test

Collins Aerospace; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Collins Aerospace is seeking a Staff Engineering Lab Assistant in Cedar Rapids, IA to provide hands-on technical build support under minimal supervision. You will work with engineers and technicians to build, modify, and inspect a range of engineering products, including cables and circuit assemblies.

The role involves reading engineering drawings and schematics, adhering to quality processes, and maintaining documentation of changes and inspection results.

Responsibilities

• Work under minimal supervision to provide technical build support to engineers and technicians on various tasks.
• Perform moderately complex hands-on technical tasks, such as circuit board repairs, component insertion and replacement, and inspections.
• Build and terminate cables for a variety of circuitry types.
• Utilize soldering techniques, including both lead and lead-free soldering, with precision and care.
• Read and interpret engineering prints, drawings, and schematics to assist in the build and modification process.
• Follow engineering inspection and quality processes, adhering to established quality procedures.
• Operate hand tools, soldering stations, scopes, and other technical devices with accuracy.
• Document changes and inspection results as required for various engineering products.
• Collaborate with engineers and technicians to ensure specifications and requirements are met.

Job description

Collins Aerospace is seeking a Staff Engineering Lab Assistant in Cedar Rapids, IA to provide hands-on technical build support under minimal supervision. You will work with engineers and technicians to build, modify, and inspect a range of engineering products, including cables and circuit assemblies.

The role involves reading engineering drawings and schematics, adhering to quality processes, and maintaining documentation of changes and inspection results.