Title:  Manufacturing Technician (Electro-Mechanical Assembly)

Job Title: Manufacturing Technician C (Electro-mechanical Assembly)

Job Code:  34898

Job Location: Providence, RI (on-site)

Schedule: 9/80 Regular (Every Other Friday Off)

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing diverse, high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

About L3Harris Technologies:

L3Harris Technologies is an agile global aerospace and defense technology innovator, delivering end-to-end solutions that meet customers’ mission-critical needs. The company provides advanced defense and commercial technologies across space, air, land, sea and cyber domains. L3Harris has approximately $18 billion in annual revenue and 47,000 employees, with customers in more than 100 countries.

Job Description:

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).