Test Engineer II: Mechanical (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2023-03-09

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HCA09: Mission Sys (Propulsion) 3530 Branscombe Road , Fairfield, CA, 94533 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

Collins Aerospace, Fairfield, is seeking applicants for the position of Test Engineer II: Mechanical, Reporting to the Test Operations Supervisor. This position supports Destructive and Non-Destructive Testing on energetic devices to ensure the products meet the customers performance requirements. Test Engineer: Mechanical, Role is responsible for the design of test equipment, instrumentation, and processes. The Test Engineer utilizes Continuous Improvement principles to reduce testing lead time and improve quality. The Test Engineer responds to work stoppages and implements permanent and timely solutions to meet the test schedule. The Test Engineer ensures safe and reliable operation of test equipment and fixtures.

The work associated with this position will be performed onsite in Fairfield, CA.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Design, Develop, and Validate Test Fixtures for performance testing

• Create 3D CAD models and 2D detail drawings of tooling, fixtures, and equipment

• Write Test Procedures, Standards, and Operation Manuals

• Analyze engineering drawings and specifications to determine testing requirements

• Preform Post Process Data Analysis to Validate test Performance

• Design and implement test setups, instrumentation and firing systems

• Create equipment specifications, scopes of work, and validation plans

• Analyze project cost/benefit and write cost justification for management review

• Plan and execute tasks using project management tools

• Train direct labor employees on testing processes and equipment

• Specify, procure and maintain instrumentation and data acquisition systems

• Create and Maintain testing Bill of Materials

• Lead kaizen events to identify and eliminate waste

Some skills and characteristics that could contribute to an individual’s success in this role are as follows:

• Ability to work both independently and with others in cross functional roles

• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally in both verbal and written forms

• Ability to create and use formulas in excel, perception or other instrumentation software packages.   

• Strong Working Ethic and can work with little direction and is driven to learn new skills.

• Excellent interpersonal skills, as well as excellent communication skills, verbal and written to both technical and non-technical audiences.

• Self-motivated and the ability to grasp concepts quickly.

• Strong analytical, problem solving, and decision-making skills.

• Ability to work independently to meet project requirements with minimal supervision.

• Strong 3D CAD modeling skills

• Ability to develop and validate new test processes and equipment.

• Instrumentation Experience

This position will work with the following devices, a qualified candidate will have the knowledge, experience, and or ability to learn how to operate each of the following devices.

• Power Supplies

• Oscilloscopes

• Multimeters

• Amplifiers

• Pressure transducers

• Accelerometers

• Load Cells

• Counters

• Data Acquisition Software

• Pressure Gages

• Environmental Conditioning Chambers

• Instron Compression and Tensile Machine

• High Speed and regular Video devices 

• PLC programming

• Custom Test Fixtures

Basic Qualifications:

• Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, refugee or asylee) or eligible to obtain necessary export authorizations required. https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) unless prohibited by local laws/regulations and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field or in absence of a degree, 6 years of relevant experience

• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) access.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A BS or MS degree in electrical, mechatronic, or mechanical engineering or related discipline

• 3-5 years’ experience of developing test processes

• Energetic Destructive Testing Experience

• Experience working with Matlab or other Data Acquisition System

• 3-5 years of participating in PSM and Process Hazard Analysis

Collins Aerospace, a Raytheon Technologies company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.

Do you want to be a part of something bigger? A team whose impact stretches across the world, and even beyond? At Collins Aerospace, our Mission Systems team helps civilian, military and government customers complete their most complex missions — whatever and wherever they may be. Our customers depend on us for intelligent and secure communications, missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft and collaborative space solutions. By joining our team, you’ll have your own critical part to play in ensuring our customer succeeds today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. Are you up for the challenge? Join our mission today.

Collins Aerospace Diversity & Inclusion Statement:

Diversity drives innovation; inclusion drives success. We believe a multitude of approaches and ideas enable us to deliver the best results for our workforce, workplace, and customers. We are committed to fostering a culture where all employees can share their passions and ideas so we can tackle the toughest challenges in our industry and pave new paths to limitless possibility.

WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE.

• Please consider the following role type definitions as you apply for 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.

Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite.  Ratio of time working onsite will be determined in partnership with your leader.

Remote: Employees who are working in Remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home).  An employee may be expected to travel to the site location as needed. 

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! 

Nothing matters more to Collins Aerospace than our strong ethical and safety commitments. As such, all U.S. positions require a background check, which may include a drug screen.

Note:

·       Background check and drug screen required (every external new hire in the U.S.)

·       Drug Screen only performed on re-hires who have been gone for more than 1 year

At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again.

Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day.

The salary range for this role is 62,000 USD - 124,000 USD; however, Raytheon Technologies considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role 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.

Raytheon Technologies is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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