Manufacturing Lab Technician - 2nd Shift (Onsite)

Prattwhitney; 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

Generous 401(k) with match

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan repayment program

Life insurance and disability coverage

Employee assistance program

Wellness incentives

Job summary

RTX Cedar Rapids is seeking a Manufacturing Lab Tech with the Comm‑Tac Team to apply engineering concepts and analysis tools to drive transformative changes in manufacturing operations. You will focus on improving test station quality, reducing downtime, and optimizing production equipment, contributing directly to team efficiency and competitiveness.

This role is onsite in Cedar Rapids, IA with some travel to local Iowa sites and a 2nd shift schedule.

Qualifications

• Typically requires an AA/AS degree with a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in electronics manufacturing, test, and RF experience such as tuning and troubleshooting.
• Electrical/EET background or 2‑year degree is preferred.
• Familiar with test stations and calibration processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical interpretations of drawings and specifications and assist test techs with troubleshooting.
• Own and maintain test stations and help resolve test station issues daily.
• Develop, implement, and maintain test station calibration with test equipment services.
• Eliminate/reduce test defects and improve test yields for routine issues.
• Perform root cause analysis and take corrective action to resolve test failures.

Skills

RF experience

Electronics manufacturing

Troubleshooting

Test equipment knowledge

Education

AA/AS degree or equivalent

Tools

SAP

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

eView

PDM

Job description

Location: US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-109 ~ 400 Collins Rd NE ~ BLDG 109

Position Role Type: Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status: Not Required

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world‑class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

Join our team as a Manufacturing Lab Tech with the Comm‑Tac Team in Cedar Rapids, IA, where you’ll apply engineering concepts and analysis tools to drive transformative changes in manufacturing operations. Your focus will be on improving test station quality, reducing station down time, and optimizing production equipment, contributing directly to our team’s efficiency and competitiveness. This role offers a blend of independent initiative and teamwork, collaborating closely with manufacturing engineers, production personnel, management, and support organizations. Located onsite in Cedar Rapids, IA, you’ll play a crucial role in shaping our operational excellence and innovation. Some travel to local Iowa regional sites will be required. This position supports our 2nd shift operations in Cedar Rapids, IA with typical hours of 3:30 PM–Midnight, Monday–Friday. However, the schedule may be adjusted to accommodate an earlier start time, as early as 12:30 PM–9:00 PM, based on preference.

What You Will Do

You will provide technical interpretations of drawings and specifications and analyze and aid test tech's with troubleshooting.

You will own and maintain test stations, helping to resolve test station issues daily.

You will develop, implement, and maintain test station calibration, while collaborating with test equipment services.

You will eliminate/reduce test defects and improve test yields for routine issues of various levels of scope.

You will perform root cause analysis and take corrective action to resolve test failures.

What You Will Learn

During your tenure, you will have numerous opportunities to expand your skills and knowledge in various areas, equipping you to enhance organizational efficiency and competitiveness effectively, including: You will learn how to be a manufacturing electrical engineer supporting various high‑frequency communication radios & circuit board manufacturing processes. Engineering tools used in the build & test of new products/programs. (SAP, Engineering drawings, Solidworks, AutoCAD, eView, PDM, etc.) You will gain experience with standard work tools and processes including a CORE certification. You will gain communication and collaboration skills that are key within the role.

Qualifications

Must Have: Typically requires an AA/AS degree (or other 2‑year post high school training) with a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience.

We Prefer: Experience in electronics manufacturing, test, and troubleshooting RF experience such as tuning, test, troubleshooting, path normalization; Electronics based or EET specific technical 2 year degree.

What We Offer

Some of our competitive benefits package includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
• Adoption Assistance
• Autism Benefit
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
• Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
• And more!

The salary range for this role is 53,100 USD - 100,900 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills. 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. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective‑bargaining agreement. Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short‑term and/or long‑term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective‑bargaining agreement. 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. This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply. 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.