Design Engineering Mechanical Technician; Onsite

Date Posted:

Country: United States of America

Location: US-NC-WILSON-4200 ~ 4200 Airport Dr ~ BLDG 4200

Position Role Type: Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: This job requires a U.S. Person. A U.S. Person is a lawful permanent resident as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status in the U.S. are considered U.S. persons.

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Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status: Not Required

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.

Test Technician (Mechanical) to join our design engineering project/test group to support development testing, qualification testing, customer field support related to our family of product lines that provide fire protection systems to our commercial aviation, military and commercial ground vehicle customers.

What You Will Learn:

• Engineering Technician position responsible for chamber programming, testing, and troubleshooting of current products and development programs, hardware and software for aerospace products supported by the Engineering Test group.
• This will include responsibility for data capture, documentation, implementation for DO-160 - MIL-STD-810 environmental type testing.
• Provides technical input for new or modifications to existing data acquisition systems and test.
• Execute test per the procedure or other requirements documents provided.
• Provide information to help develop plans, procedures and reports.
• Hands on experience in a variety of areas including- basic electric wiring, mechanical and hydraulic test systems knowledge, pressure systems, fixture fabrication, data acquisition and instrumentation set up.
• Provide input for development and qualification test plans, procedures and reports.
• Interfacing with customer, Systems Engineers and Program Managers to address compliance issues as needed.
• Ordering materials and equipment as needed to support planned tests.
• Ensuring tests are properly set up and instrumented.
• Supporting Test engineers in their execution of similar activities

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires HS Diploma or AA/AS degree (or other 2-year post high school training) with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience
• General knowledge of hand tools and ability to use them.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Willingness to learn current test methods that utilize systems such as, pressure systems, test fixture fabrication, data acquisition and instrumentation set up.
• Demonstrates communication skills with the manager or test engineer, and be effective at expressing status, issues/concerns, and successes.

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…