Test Technician I - 3rd Shift (Onsite)

RTX (Raytheon); Wilson (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision

3 weeks vacation

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan repayment

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Parental leave

Ovia Health

Job summary

RTX is seeking a detail-oriented technician to operate production equipment and assemble aerospace components on the night shift at our Wilson, NC facility. You will follow schematics, read blueprints, and work with engineers to troubleshoot and refine tests while contributing to continuous process improvements.

Qualified candidates typically hold a HS diploma or GED, with electronics experience and a strong ability to interpret diagrams.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED in the US required.
• Experience in electronics preferred.
• Ability to read schematics and blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Operate production equipment and assemble aerospace components per diagrams.
• Troubleshoot and calibrate hardware, fixtures, and software.
• Collaborate with engineers to resolve test issues and improve yields.
• Document time changes, test data, and material usage accurately.
• Support manufacturing and quality teams to meet production goals.

Skills

Schematic reading

Troubleshooting

Blueprint interpretation

Problem solving

Education

HS diploma or GED

Tools

Network analyzers

Spectrum analyzers

Signal generators

Power meters

Frequency counters

Job description

Country: United States of America

Location: US-NC-WILSON-4200 ~ 4200 Airport Dr ~ BLDG 4200

Position Role Type: Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: This job requires a U.S. Person. A U.S. Person is a lawful permanent resident as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status in the U.S. are considered U.S. persons. For a complete definition of "U.S. Person" go here. https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62

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.

Operates production equipment, responsible for manufacturing and assembly of commercial aerospace components. Follows blueprints, guidelines, and/or diagrams to ensure product specifications and tolerance levels are met. Relies on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish work. Responsible for test acceptance processes in the manufacture of Collins products. This includes responsibility for specific process or environmental areas.

This is a 3rd shift position with the following hours: Sunday - Friday 11:00pm - 7:00am (Weekend overtime may be required)

What You Will Do

• Perform technical tasks based on detailed written or verbal instructions.
• Utilize limited variety of microelectronic, electronic, optical, electro-optical, mechanical, or electromechanical equipment, including computers and lasers.
• Ability to read schematics.
• Perform entry level troubleshooting, calibration or modification of hardware, fixtures, and software.
• Participate on project teams.
• Perform task prioritization
• Works with Engineers to analyze and resolve manufacturing test problems.
• Assist with eliminating/reducing test defects and improve test yields
• Follows established test procedures and processes to support sub-assembly and top-level testing.
• Interacts with other functional groups (e.g. engineering, manufacturing) on routine technical matters.
• Apply technical expertise in the evaluation, development, maintenance and use of products, devices, tests, or procedures under constantly changing conditions where some ingenuity and judgment are required.
• Support activities through the resolution of problems and preparation and maintenance of documentation.
• Manage work flow throughout area to achieve team goals.
• Evaluate and troubleshoot non-conformances.
• Fabricate hardware, equipment, tools or prototypes from drawings or sketches.
• Estimate labor, material, and manufacturing costs for the building and repair of product or process enhancement.
• Identify and correct minor process, material, design, or equipment
• Provide accurate recording of time changes, test data, parts usage, etc. This requires limited data interpretation.
• Utilize multiple databases to create/use necessary information to provide information for decision making requiring limited judgment.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires HS diploma (or equivalent, e.g. G.E.D. in the US) or vocational/technical education in related discipline.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Production assembly experience preferred.
• Previous electronics experience preferred.
• Experience in troubleshooting and problem solving.
• Understanding of schematic reading and blueprint interpretation.
• Proficient in the use of network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, frequency counters, and power measurement equipment.

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, an