Senior Lab Technician — Electronics & PCB Build

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 for newly hire

Generous 401(k) plan with employer 401

Job summary

Collins Aerospace in Cedar Rapids, IA is seeking a Staff Engineering Lab Assistant to provide hands-on build support under minimal supervision. You will work with engineers and technicians on a wide range of products, reading engineering prints and modifying assemblies.

Responsibilities include circuit board repairs, soldering lead and lead-free, wiring cables, inspecting components, and documenting changes. The role requires an AA/AS degree with 6+ years of relevant experience and U.S.

Qualifications

• Typically requires an AA/AS degree (or other 2-year post high school training) with a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience
• Experience with reading prints, drawings, and schematics
• We Prefer Experience with soldering techniques, including lead and lead-free soldering.
• Experience working with circuit boards, including repairs, component insertion, and inspection
• Experience reading and interpreting engineering prints, drawings, and schematics

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.

Skills

Reading prints/drawings/schematics

Soldering techniques

Hardware assembly

Education

AA/AS degree or equivalent

Tools

Soldering stations

Oscilloscope

Hand tools

Job description

Collins Aerospace in Cedar Rapids, IA is seeking a Staff Engineering Lab Assistant to provide hands-on build support under minimal supervision. You will work with engineers and technicians on a wide range of products, reading engineering prints and modifying assemblies.

Responsibilities include circuit board repairs, soldering lead and lead-free, wiring cables, inspecting components, and documenting changes. The role requires an AA/AS degree with 6+ years of relevant experience and U.S.