Failure Analysis Staff Technician (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2023-10-23

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HMN01: S&IS (Sensors) - Burnsville 14300 Judicial Rd, Burnsville, MN, 55306 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

The Collins Aerospace Product Improvement Lab provides the expertise and laboratory facilities to support the Metallurgical Evaluation, Failure Analysis Investigation, and Non-Destructive Test needs of the Burnsville, MN site. The Lab specializes in determining and documentation of the physical and chemical root cause of failure within a component, material, or process.

This position will support metallographic preparation and analysis of weld and braze joints, various material evaluations, and various in-process testing of Burnsville, MN Product. In addition, this role will support failure investigations and daily maintenance of lab equipment and lab cleanliness. The P.I. Lab is looking for a tenacious, self motivated, problem solver with a multi-disciplined background working in a hands-on manufacturing environment. Applicants will need to adapt to new laboratory requests, learn new technology and processes, and have confidence using destructive analysis tools.

May be eligible for relocation.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Prepare cross-sectioned specimens for metallurgy by abrasive cutting, mounting, polishing, chemical etching, and Imaging. This Includes working with an approved metallographic evaluator to accept or reject specimens.

  • Perform engineering testing and material processing Including:  Tensile and Compression Testing, Crimp Testing , Heat Treatment, Plating Adhesion Evaluation, Hardness Testing, Microhardness Testing, Material Evaluations with SEM/EDX, XRF, FTIR.

  • Testing support for internal and external failure investigations.

  • Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance of critical, high-cost, laboratory equipment and supplies, while working with unyielding attention to safety protocols. Maintain established laboratory cleanliness and organization.

  • Clear and timely communication of results through written reports, verbal interaction, and presentations. Strive for the highest quality standards with while working with all concerned parties (Engineering, Quality, Management, Executive teams).

Qualifications/Experience Needed:

  • Basic knowledge of MS Office programs

  • Operational experience of general Lab or production equipment

  • Typically requires AA/AS degree (or other 2-year post high school training) with a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience or in the absence of a HS diploma, GED or AA/AS degree, 8 years of relevant experience is required or a Bachelor’s degree in the appropriate discipline and less than 2 years of relevant experience.

  • U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, refugee or asylee) or eligible to obtain necessary export authorizations required. 

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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

Our Avionics team advances flight deck solutions, airborne communications, vision systems, sensors and fire protection for commercial and military customers around the world. That means we’re helping people reach their destination safely and keeping pilots, passengers, flight crews, airlines, airports and military personnel connected and informed. And we’re providing industry-leading fire protection and safety systems that our customers can count on when it matters most. Are you ready to learn from the most knowledgeable experts in the industry, develop the technologies of tomorrow and reach new heights in your career? Join our Avionics team today.

You could be a great fit for our Quality organization if: 

  • You take immense satisfaction and pride in the quality of your work.  
  • You’re the first to point out opportunities for continuous improvement (even outside of work…not at all to the annoyance of your friends and family).  
  • You understand the absolute importance of adhering to compliance…all while making your customers proud by achieving a zero-defect quality delivery plan. 

OK. We got it. You live and breathe Quality. So do we! For us at Collins Aerospace, quality is personal. People’s lives and safety depend on the quality of our products. From the child flying for the first time, to the men and women who save lives, to the astronaut exploring outer space – what we do matters, every day. If you checked the boxes above, we invite you to join the Quality organization as we work to be the best aerospace company for the world by delighting our customers with 100 percent on-time delivery and zero-defect parts. 

#reempowerprogram

This role is also eligible for the Re-Empower Program. The Re-Empower Program helps support talented and committed professionals as they rebuild their capabilities, enhance leadership skills, and continue their professional journey. Over the course of the 14-week program, experienced professionals will gain paid, on-the-job experience, have an opportunity to participate in sessions with leadership, develop personalized plans for success and receive coaching to guide their return-to-work experience. Upon completion of the program, based on performance and contributions participants will be eligible for a career at RTX.

Minimum Program Qualifications

To qualify for the Raytheon Technologies, Re-Empower Program, candidates should:

  • Be on a career break of one or more year at time of application
  • Have prior experience in functional area of interest
  • Have interest in returning in either a full-time or part-time position

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 ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to 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.

Regardless of your role type, collaboration and innovation are critical to our business and all employees will have access to digital tools so they can work with colleagues around the world – and access to Collins sites when their work requires in-person meetings.

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
  • Employee Scholar Program, tuition reimbursement program
  • Life insurance and disability coverage
  • Optional coverages you can buy: Pet Insurance, Home and Auto, additional life insurance, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal
  • Ovia Health, fertility and family planning
  • Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 5 free counseling sessions
  • Incentives for a Healthy You
  • Bright Horizons, back-up child / elder care and college coach resources
  • Autism Benefit
  • Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
  • Adoption Assistance
  • Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
  • And more!

  

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.

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