Senior Engineer, Mechanical Engineering

Location:

US-TX-MCKINNEY-513WZ ~ 2501 W University Dr ~ WING Z BLDG

United States of America

Onsite

U.S. citizenship is required.

None/Not Required

The responsibilities include evaluating test results of complex test equipment and determining root cause of failures. You will give directions for reworking and retesting failed assemblies. You will track trends to detect systemic problems. You will work closely with multiple functions such as manufacturing engineering, factory operations, and quality engineers to develop improvements in areas like yields, test procedures, cycle time, etc.

The test equipment supports different EOIR system variants produced in the McKinney, TX Consolidated Manufacturing Center. This is a first shift role (start times vary between 7am to 9am) and standard workdays starting Monday through Friday. Occasional weekend support with options for 9/80 work schedule.

• Provide technical expertise and troubleshoot test equipment issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Investigate failure trends, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective and preventive actions to address systemic issues.
• Hands‑on troubleshooting of optical and mechanical equipment.
• Post‑delivery factory support of test equipment.
• Support daily factory needs to maintain equipment uptime such as preventative maintenance and troubleshooting and resolving test equipment failures.
• Work initiatives focused on reducing cycle time, minimizing touch time, and optimizing overall production costs.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to address technical challenges in production.
• Operate and utilize standard electrical equipment (oscilloscopes, function generators, power supplies, etc.) to support troubleshooting and system evaluations.
• Carry out appointed tasks with minimal supervision.
• Engage with supplier(s) for test equipment purchases and troubleshooting needs.

• Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience.
• Experience reading drawings, datasheets, and system specifications.
• 2 years hands‑on experience maintaining/repairing test equipment and troubleshooting test equipment issues.
• 2 years experience working in a factory environment.

• Experience designing experiments to troubleshoot failures or investigate production issues such as Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) investigations.
• Hands‑on experience building or re‑working/repairing using mechanical assembly hand tools (e.g. socket set, ball drivers, torque wrench).
• Basic mechanical engineering knowledge such as mechanical mechanisms (gears, actuators, etc.).
• Familiarity with fiber optics, experience performing optical alignments, experience setting up and maintaining optical test equipment including calibration efforts.
• Basic electrical engineering knowledge such as understanding of Op-Amps, multiplexers, ADC/DA, etc.

86,800 USD - 165,200 USD.

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term disability, long‑term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays.
• Eligibility for annual short‑term and/or long‑term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position.

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.