Test Technician II, 2nd Shift (Onsite)

Prattwhitney; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

3 weeks vacation

401(k) with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance

Job summary

RTX Collins Aerospace in Phoenix, AZ is seeking an Electro-Mechanical Test Technician to join the Collins Operations team on the 2nd shift. You will follow blueprints, operate test equipment, and validate components against specifications.

You will troubleshoot down to the component level, document results, and collaborate across departments to ensure quality and safety. The role emphasizes hands-on testing, data recording, and ongoing process improvements within SAP-based workflows.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED with electronics-related training and 1 year of relevant experience.
• Experience troubleshooting electronics and reading schematics.
• Familiarity with test equipment and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Follow blueprints and diagrams to meet specifications.
• Perform functional testing and record results accurately.
• Troubleshoot down to component level.
• Operate test equipment safely and maintain logs.
• Support audits and process improvement.

Skills

Electronics troubleshooting

Blueprints & schematics reading

Quality and safety standards

Team collaboration

Education

HS diploma or GED

Associate degree in Electronics (preferred)

Tools

Multimeter

Oscilloscope

Spectrum Analyzer

Job description

About the Role

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. Plans, assembles, disassembles, reworks and, performs engineering development and qualification tests on various aircraft components and systems. Analyzes and evaluates test results to verify that required parameters have been maintained. Joining Collins Aerospace isn’t just about finding a job; it’s about embarking on a journey to redefine the future of aerospace technology.

What You Will Do

• Follows blueprints, guidelines, and diagrams to ensure products meet specifications and tolerance levels.
• Performs functional testing using established test procedures and records all results accurately.
• Will troubleshoot down to the component level.
• Monitors test completion, maintains test equipment, and documents acceptance or failure outcomes.
• Operates hand tools, machine tools, and electronic/mechanical test equipment safely and effectively.
• Loads and unloads electronic units in test beds while adhering to quality and safety standards.
• Utilizes SAP and computer-based systems to follow work instructions and meet production schedules.
• Participates in continuous improvement (CORE), safety, and waste minimization initiatives.
• Collaborates across departments to resolve issues, trains others as needed, and supports audits and compliance activities.

Shift and Location

2nd shift: 2:30pm-11pm, Monday to Friday.

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.

Work Environment

You may occasionally need to provide weekend and holiday support to meet customer needs.

In your role, you will be exposed to: Products of various weights and sizes; Equipment with moving parts; Chemicals that may emit fumes.

To minimize safety risk to you and product, you must wear static-control and personal protective equipment.

Physical Demands

• Distinguishing colors and meeting vision requirements.
• Bending, stooping, reaching, turning as needed to place units in test stands, pick up totes, place units on rack, etc.
• Using hands for extended periods of time to perform testing and troubleshooting tasks (e.g. grasping, holding, picking, placing, twisting, fine manipulation).
• Must be able to stand for 2 hour increments without an opportunity to sit.
• Must be able to lift 25 pounds.
• Transporting product with or without product carts.

What You Will Learn

Technical Proficiency: Gain hands-on experience reading blueprints, using test equipment, and operating mechanical and electronic tools to meet precise engineering specifications.

Quality and Compliance: Learn to document test data, record acceptance results, and adhere to Collins Aerospace quality systems, safety standards, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Process Discipline: Develop skills in following structured work instructions, managing production schedules, and maintaining traceability through SAP and other digital systems.

Team Collaboration and Problem-Solving: Build communication and troubleshooting abilities by working cross-functionally, participating in audits, and supporting process improvement efforts.

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 with a minimum of 1 year of relevant experience.
• Experience with electronics troubleshooting.
• Experience with schematics or blueprints.
• Experience with using multimeters, oscilloscope, and/or spectrum analyzer.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Associate’s degree in Electronics and/or certification in Electronics.
• Experience in the aerospace industry.
• Experience with electronics in the testing field.
• 2-3 years of relevant experience in a component-level troubleshooting environment.

Benefits

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
• 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!

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.

EEO 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.

Additional Information

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.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

Get onboard the Collins Aerospace Operations team and play a part in managing our innovative products from inception to delivery. The Operations team continues to grow and aims to strengthen the connection of Manufacturing Operations, Supply Chain and Environment, Health & Safety across Collins Aerospace. In this dynamic environment, you will have the opportunity to network across our businesses and functions, all while improving the productivity, quality and efficiency of our operations worldwide. 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.