Engineering Lab Assistant Lead (Onsite
Listed on 2026-08-11
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Manufacturing / Production
Electronics Technician, Production QC/QA, Electrical Engineering, Quality Engineering
Date Posted: Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-166 ~ 855 35
Th St NE ~ BLDG 166 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 Lead Engineering Lab Assistant who works under minimal supervision.
You will perform hands‑on technical work on engineering products. You will confer 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.
You Must Have Typically requires an AA/AS degree (or other 2-year post high school training) with a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience. Certification may be required for technical support roles Experience with reading prints, drawings, and schematics.
We Prefer- Planar Process
- Planar Inspection
- Non‑planar Process
- Non‑planar Inspection
- Crimp Process
- Cable Assembly Process
- Inspection
- Foundations Engineer
- Drawing Review
- Torque Tool Training
- 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!
The salary range for this role is 60,000 USD - 114,000 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…
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