Manufacturing Technician (Electro-Mechanical Assembly)

This Manufacturing Technician will perform electronic and mechanical assembly functions using work instructions, MSE direction and print specifications. Tasks may require fiber optic splicing, potting mechanical and electronic components, Hi-Pot testing, may include soldering of electrical and electronic assemblies.

Essential Functions:

• Electro-optic cable terminations and jointing, sub-surface communications cable management and electronics assembly.
• Perform coarse and fine adjustments requiring the use of hand tools, precision measuring devices and other specialized equipment including, but not limited to vacuum equipment, digital indicators, optical microscopes, height gages, Vernier gages, micrometers, and electronic testing fixtures.
• Seeking an individual contributor to provide skilled support on the assembly of potting, electro-mechanical and fiber optic assemblies.
• Handle, inspect, clean, and prepare delicate and sensitive optical components and assemblies.
• Familiar with the function of and use a broad range of electrical/electronic and mechanical parts and components such as fiber optics, solder, wire, resistors, diodes, capacitors, relays, transformers, coils, switches, PC boards, epoxies, crimping etc.
• Read and interpret schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Work with adhesives, precision assembly tools, and different types of equipment such as fusion splicers, high precision fiber cleavers, polishing machines, and test tools.
• Guide, coach and mentor less experienced team members; be a positive role model for the team.
• Participates in program or functional team projects developing process improvement methods, solutions, and procedures to enhance program quality, cost, and scheduling.
• Assist with implementing and sustaining the 5S+1 program to ensure that work areas and equipment are maintained in a clean and orderly condition, and all safety regulations are observed; report and correct any unsafe work practices or conditions immediately to supervisor or EH&S.
• Attend daily departmental GEMBA meetings, updating board contents, following up with acting and measuring effectiveness also performance.
• Assists in determining the need for tooling, testing tooling, testing equipment and making recommendations for the design and planning of required tools and equipment.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time, ability to lift up-to 35 lbs.
• Travel <10% of the calendar year.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Security Clearance.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma with Technical School Training or equivalent a plus, work experience required with minimum of 6 years of experience in an electronics manufacturing environment.
• Experience with sub-surface communication optical cable, potting, fiber optics, electro-mechanical assemblies.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Experience with fiber handling and splicing.
• Knowledge and the ability to read and interpret prints and schematics.
• Strong communication skills (written, verbal, presentation).

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.

Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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