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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.\nWhat You Will Do\nProvide technical expertise and troubleshoot test equipment issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions\nInvestigate failure trends, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective and preventive actions to address systemic issues\nHands on troubleshooting of optical and mechanical equipment\nPost-delivery factory support of test equipment\nSupport daily factory needs to maintain equipment uptime such as preventative maintenance and troubleshooting and resolving test equipment failures\nWork initiatives focused on reducing cycle time, minimizing touch time, and optimizing overall production costs\nCollaborate with cross-functional teams to address technical challenges in production\nOperate and utilize standard electrical equipment (oscilloscopes, function generators, power supplies, etc.) to support troubleshooting and system evaluations\nCarrying out appointed tasks with minimal supervision\nEngage with supplier(s) for test equipment purchases and troubleshooting needs\nThis 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.\nQualifications You Must Have\nTypically Requires a Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience\nExperience reading drawings, datasheets, and system specifications\n2 years’ hands-on experience maintaining/repairing test equipment and troubleshooting test equipment issues\n2 years’ experience working in a factory environment\nQualifications We Prefer\nExperience designing experiments to troubleshoot failures or investigate production issues such as Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) investigations\nHands-on experience building or reworking/repairing using mechanical assembly hand tools (e.g. socket set, ball drivers, torque wrench)\nBasic mechanical engineering knowledge such as mechanical mechanisms (i.e. gears, actuators, etc.)\nFamiliarity with fiber optics, experience in physically performing optical alignments, experience setting up and maintaining optical test equipment including calibration efforts\nBasic electrical engineering knowledge such as understanding of Op-Amps, Multiplexers, ADC/DA, etc.\nWhat We Offer\nOur values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.\nRelocation assistance is not available\nLearn More & Apply Now!\nPlease consider the following role type definition 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.\n\nAs part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.\nThe salary range for this role is 86,800 USD - 165,200 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 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.This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.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. 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