Test Technician II - 1st Shift

Collins Aerospace; Burnsville (MN); On-site; USD 39,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

401(k) plan with employer matching

Job summary

Collins Aerospace, a leader in advanced aerospace solutions, is hiring for an onsite manufacturing/technician role in Minnesota. The position involves setting up test stands, operating equipment, and interpreting test results to support product development and maintenance.

The candidate should have a HS diploma or equivalent and be a U.S. person. The role emphasizes hands-on troubleshooting, data recording, and collaboration across engineering and manufacturing teams.

Qualifications

• Typically requires HS diploma (or equivalent) or vocational/technical education in related discipline with a minimum of 1 year of relevant experience.
• U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or granted refugee or asylee status) as defined here: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62

Responsibilities

• Interacts with other functional groups (e.g. engineering, manufacturing) on routine technical matters.
• Setting up and operating various test stands.
• Configuring test equipment for special tests as needed.
• Interpreting and recording test results.
• Recognizing and isolating test equipment failures.
• Using diagnostic tools to troubleshoot electronic units to the sub-assembly and component level.
• Reading and interpreting technical data such as component maintenance manuals, engineering prints, and schematics.
• Effectively communicating work status to team members and support staff (e.g. shift pass down, engineering, maintenance).
• 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.

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Job description

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.

What You Will Do:

• Interacts with other functional groups (e.g. engineering, manufacturing) on routine technical matters
• Setting up and operating various test stands
• Configuring test equipment for special tests as needed
• Interpreting and recording test results
• Recognizing and isolating test equipment failures
• Using diagnostic tools to troubleshoot electronic units to the sub-assembly and component level
• Reading and interpreting technical data such as component maintenance manuals, engineering prints, and schematics
• Effectively communicating work status to team members and support staff (e.g. shift pass down, engineering, maintenance)
• 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.
• Perform entry level troubleshooting, calibration or modification of hardware, fixtures, and software.
• Participate on project teams.
• Perform task prioritization.
• 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.
• 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) or vocational/technical education in related discipline with a minimum of 1 year of relevant experience
• U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or granted refugee or asylee status) as defined here: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Previous manufacturing experience
• Mechanical Assembly background
• Previous testing experience
• Ability to read schematics
• Basic troubleshooting experience

What We Offer:

1st Shift Schedule:

Monday - Friday; 6:30am - 3:00pm

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
• Employee Scholar Program, tuition reimbursement program
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages you can buy: Pet Insurance, Home and Auto, additional life insurance, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal
• Carrot Health, fertility and family planning
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 5 free counseling sessions
• Incentives for a Healthy You
• Bright Horizons, back-up child / elder care and college coach resources
• Autism Benefit
• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
• Adoption Assistance
• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
• And more!

Avionics delivers advanced cockpit displays, vision systems, and comprehensive digital solutions for global government, commercial and business aviation customers. We provide connectivity and managed data services to ensure safety and seamless communication for passengers, crews, and militaries, from aircraft and airports to air traffic management. Join us in creating solutions that connect the world, one flight at a time.

• Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role.

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again.

The salary range for this role is $38,841 - $72,849. 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.

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