Staff Tech, Engineering Lab Assistant (Onsite)

Location: US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-106 ~ 400 Collins Rd NE ~ BLDG 106

 Position Role Type: Onsite

 U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

 Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required

 Security Clearance Status: Not Required 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. This position is for a Staff Tech Lab Assistant/Inspector who works under minimal supervision. Performs moderately complex hands on technical work on engineering products.  Confers with Engineers and Technicians on details and specifications in order to build and modify a wide range of products.  This is an onsite position based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

Works under minimal supervision to provide technical build support to engineers and technicians on a variety of tasks.  Performs moderately complex hands on technical tasks that contribute to the completion of engineering projects and products.  Assists with the training and mentorship of lower level technicians/lab assistants.  Works on circuit boards completing repairs, component insertion and replacement, and even inspection.  Familiar with soldering techniques, both lead and lead-free.  Builds cables and terminations for a wide variety of circuity types.  Understands the engineering inspection and quality process and follows quality procedures.  Reads prints, drawings, and schematics as needed to assist in the build process.  Documents changes and inspection results as required for a wide variety of products.  Uses hand tools, scopes, soldering stations, and other devices with skill and precision.   Demonstrates successful soft skills - communication, attitude, leadership, and professionalism.

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  Inspection experience Qualifications We Prefer Workmanship quality build courses Planar Process  Planar Inspection  Non-planar Process and inspection Crimp Process  Cable Assembly Process  Inspection Foundations  Engineer Drawing Review  Torque Tool Training What We Offer 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!   Learn More & Apply Now! *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.