Staff Technician, Calibration Technician (Onsite)

Collins Aerospace; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 53,100 - 100,900; Full time

Job summary

Collins Aerospace in Cedar Rapids, IA, is seeking a Calibration/Test Equipment Technician to calibrate and repair electronic test equipment (temperature, torque, pressure, force, mass) and read electrical schematics. Work is onsite and requires a clear understanding of engineering concepts.

You will operate with minimal supervision, support on-site calibration across nearby sites, and collaborate with engineers on new calibration processes and technical recommendations for capital, expense, and

Qualifications

• AA/AS degree (or 2-year post high school training) with a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience.
• Strong knowledge of electronic circuitry and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Calibrate and repair test equipment related to Physical/Dimensional Test Equipment including temperature, torque, pressure, force, mass, and more.
• Must be able to read electrical schematics.
• Work under minimal supervision and perform a variety of highly complex technical tasks which require a substantial understanding of engineering techniques and all technical objectives.
• Utilize effective communication and provide technical recommendations for capital, expense, and service acquisitions.
• Work from minimal documentation or written or verbal instructions.
• May assist engineers with design and development of new calibration processes.
• Maintain a monthly/weekly workload of calibration and repair.
• Support on-site calibration and repairs as needed at various surrounding sites.
• Work with various electrical, physical, and mechanical test equipment.
• Apply significant electronic theory to configure, model, layout, prototype, build, test, troubleshoot, determine solutions and modify electronic products for engineering efforts applicable to the department.
• Perform as member of a technical team utilizing effective communication skills, including interaction with level leadership and customers. Actively promote team decision making.

Skills

Electrical schematics reading

Electronic circuitry

Troubleshooting

Time management

Communication skills

Education

AA/AS degree or 2-year post high school training

Tools

Calibration/test equipment

Job description

Location: US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-123 ~ 350 Collins Rd NE ~ BLDG 123

Position Role Type: Onsite

U.S. Citizenship Requirement: U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

What You Will Do

• Calibrate and repair test equipment related to Physical/Dimensional Test Equipment including temperature, torque, pressure, force, mass, and more.
• Must be able to read electrical schematics.
• Work under minimal supervision and perform a variety of highly complex technical tasks which require a substantial understanding of engineering techniques and all technical objectives.
• Utilize effective communication and provide technical recommendations for capital, expense, and service acquisitions.
• Work from minimal documentation or written or verbal instructions.
• May assist engineers with design and development of new calibration processes.
• Maintain a monthly/weekly workload of calibration and repair.
• Support on-site calibration and repairs as needed at various surrounding sites.
• Work with various electrical, physical, and mechanical test equipment.
• Apply significant electronic theory to configure, model, layout, prototype, build, test, troubleshoot, determine solutions and modify electronic products for engineering efforts applicable to the department.
• Perform as member of a technical team utilizing effective communication skills, including interaction with level leadership and customers. Actively promote team decision making.

What You Will Learn

• Gain extensive knowledge of the Test Equipment Services team and the actions that are taken to ensure quality throughout the organization.
• Learn how to communicate effectively and work in an environment where you will learn something new every day.
• Have opportunities to engage and collaborate with many different organizations within the company as well as with external suppliers.

Qualifications You 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.
• Strong knowledge of electronic circuitry and troubleshooting skills.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience with test equipment such as pressure/vacuum gauges, temperature indicators, TCs, scales, torque tools, etc.
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair off prints, or written work instructions.

Additional Skills We Value

• Excellent communicator both written and verbal.
• Must have a high-level attention to detail to ensure order accuracy.
• Must have good time management skills and work from a weekly/monthly to-do list and be able to re-organize if priorities suddenly shift.

What We Offer

• 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!

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.

Salary: $53,100 - $100,900 USD (range). This role is U.S.-based; pay structure and benefits apply accordingly.