Staff Laboratory Technician

Date Posted:

2026-02-11

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-OH-TROY-101 ~ 101 Waco St ~ WACO

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. For a complete definition of “U.S. Person” go here:

Security Clearance Type:

None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

Joining Collins Aerospace isn’t just about finding a job; it’s about embarking on a journey to redefine the future of aerospace technology.

Collins Aerospace, an RTX 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.

As the Senior Lab Technician, you will be responsible for performing Structural testing of Wheel and Brake components for ensuring products meet engineering and customer specifications. This is a unique opportunity to work with finest structural engineering laboratory and make a significant impact in the aerospace industry. We are looking for a dynamic and experienced individual who has a strong background in instrumenting, testing, and completing structural testing of complex mechanical equipment.

What You Will Do

Instrumentation : Installation of Strain Gauges and other sensors for structural engineering

• Applying, wiring, and trouble-shooting strain gauges, load or displacement transducers, pressure transducers, and DC electronics
• Interpret instrumentation and component drawings of wheel and brake and prepare test articles according to the test requests and drawings

Data acquisition:

• Configure and program DAQ equipment, troubleshoot signal noise, and ensure sensors are functioning properly before testing.
• Knowledge and expertise in ¼ bridge strain gages, full bridge components & DC voltage signals. Calibration of the signals for data acquisition system.

Testing and Data Processing :

• Conduct structural, fatigue, or overload tests according to engineering or customer specifications.
• Perform bolt preload test and torque tension tests as per industry standard/norms.
• Record and analyze test data, generate test reports to support engineers and project team

Maintain Test Equipment and safe work practice:

• Calibrate and maintain testing equipment and tools to ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Adhere to safety protocols, including the handling of electrical, mechanical, chemical materials including hazardous items for managing the laboratory safely.

Support Business and Projects :

• Visit suppliers and outside testing laboratories for supporting projects and ensure quality of the deliverables and work.
• Communicate project progress, status, and future needs of the Laboratory to the Management for supporting projects and ensuring efficiency of the laboratory
• Stay updated on industry trends and advancements in technology to contribute to the development of innovative testing methods
• Prepare purchase requisition on SAP system

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires an AA/AS degree (or other 2-year post high school training) with a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience
• Experience in strain gauge application techniques, soldering, and troubleshooting instrumentation.
• Experience with data acquisition systems, measurement tools, and calibration techniques
• Experience using calipers, depth gauges, and micrometers
• Experience in installing delicate sensors and preparing test articles
• Experience Reading engineering drawings and/or test plans.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience in Aerospace or Automotive sectors or established laboratory in structural engineering
• Experience with LabVIEW, MC911, Pacific Instruments Systems 6000, Tekscan, NI DAQ, System 8000 Strainsmart, 2D Laser System, SG Links 200, or similar softwares

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 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!

Our Advanced Structures team leverages advanced materials and additive manufacturing to develop complex interior and exterior solutions. These solutions ensure structural integrity of the aircraft, help aircraft take off and land, stay trim in the air, move forward, carry cargo and conduct rescues. We delight our customers with superior products and best-in-class service. Our global team is committed to continuous improvement – we work hard to make our solutions lighter-weight, stronger and more technically advanced, so that plane travel can be safer, more affordable and more sustainable in the years to come. We are looking for the best and brightest to fly and land with us!