Senior Electronics Lab Lead Technician

Collins Aerospace; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 87,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

Generous 401(k) plan with employer 401

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Plan

Parental leave benefits

Disability coverage

Job summary

Collins Aerospace in Rockford, IL seeks an EE Lab Master Technician Lead to supervise and advance its production and development test labs. You will repair, calibrate, and maintain complex equipment, mentor hourly technicians, and ensure safety and quality standards across projects.

You will work with engineering and operators to support equipment installation, testing, and validation, reading wiring schematics, and improving procedures to meet regulatory requirements and production goals.

Qualifications

• Typically requires minimum of 5 years of experience or minimum of 3 years of experience with Advanced degree. Bachelor’s degree.
• Experience in electronic equipment troubleshooting and repair.
• Experience measuring, analyzing, and calibrating instrumentation and equipment.
• Ability to read, interpret, and create equipment and wiring schematics.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and provide guidance to a team of hourly technicians to ensure effective performance and adherence to standards.
• Troubleshoot and repair complex electronic equipment, including printed circuit boards, motors, and drives.
• Perform equipment installation, machine setup, and ensure proper functioning through ongoing inspection and maintenance.
• Measure, analyze, and calibrate instrumentation and equipment for setup and check-out.
• Develop and troubleshoot electrical systems from incomplete information, collaborating with engineering and operators.
• Read, interpret, and create equipment and wiring schematics.
• Understand mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems for testing or maintenance of parts or systems.
• Provide training to operators and technicians to ensure proper equipment use.
• Create and update procedures and work instructions for equipment operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Conduct equipment inventories and arrange disposal of obsolete equipment.
• Review and estimate design costs, including equipment, installation, labor, materials, and preparation.

Skills

Electronic troubleshooting

Instrumentation calibration

Schematic reading

Team leadership

Electrical systems

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Collins Aerospace in Rockford, IL seeks an EE Lab Master Technician Lead to supervise and advance its production and development test labs. You will repair, calibrate, and maintain complex equipment, mentor hourly technicians, and ensure safety and quality standards across projects.

You will work with engineering and operators to support equipment installation, testing, and validation, reading wiring schematics, and improving procedures to meet regulatory requirements and production goals.