Engineering Lab Assistant; Onsite

Date Posted:

Country:
United States of America

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

This position is for an Engineering Lab Assistant/Inspector who works under minimal supervision, performs hands‑on technical work on engineering products, confers with engineers and lab technicians on details and specifications to build and modify a wide range of products.

• 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.
• 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.
• Uses hand tools, scopes, soldering stations, and other devices with skill and precision.
• Demonstrates successful soft skills - communication, attitude, leadership, and professionalism.

• Typically requires HS Diploma or AA/AS degree (or other 2-year post high school training) with a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience
• Experience reading prints, drawings, and schematics

• Planar Process
• Planar Inspection
• Non-planar Process and inspection
• Crimp Process
• Cable Assembly Process
• Inspection Foundations
• Engineer Drawing Review
• Torque Tool Training

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,  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!

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.

The salary range for this role is 43,400 USD - 82,600 USD. 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.