Title:  Manufacturing Technician A (Laser Assembly Technician)

Job Title: Manufacturing Technician A (Laser Assembly Technician)

Job Code: 25647

Job Location: Hilton Head, SC

Schedule: 9/80 Regular

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.

About L3Harris ILS – Kigre:

L3Harris Technologies – Kigre, Inc. is based in Hilton Head, SC and has built its business on excellence and scientific innovation. Kigre is known as a specialist in laser glass formation, fabrication, and precision machining and polishing. Kigre laser components and sub-systems are used in a wide variety of applications for a worldwide base of customers in industry, government and education.

We offer competitive benefits, an alternative 9/80 work schedule, and the opportunity to work with a talented and diverse group of professionals. This position is located in Hilton Head, Island, SC.

 Job Description:

 The Manufacturing Technician C (Laser Assembly Technician) will focus on Laser Transmitter manufacturing and works within a cleanroom environment performing day-to-day operational needs of the business. This position installs, aligns, and operates laser transmitters and components. He/ She assists in the build techniques to ensure the successful product output from the cleanroom and laser operations area.

Essential Functions:

·         Develops techniques and procedures for building lasers in full rate production, generally 3 units / day

·         Assembles and tests optical, mechanical and electrical subassemblies.

·         Completes optical bonding, cleaning and inspection of laser units with high attention to detail.

·         Builds wiring harness, solders and performs PCB assembly of electrical and electrooptical subassemblies.

·         Identifies problems and issues, resolves most issues, and makes recommendations for improvements in yield.

·         Responsible for ensuring that specified quality standards are met for all tasks completed.

·         Demonstrates ethical and professional behavior in accordance with company values.

·         Perform job duties in a manner that maintains compliance with environmental, health and safety regulations, policies and procedures

·         Follows established processes to complete tasks

·         All other assignments as required.

Qualifications: 

·         Requires fully proficient job knowledge/skills. Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 6 years of prior relevant experience or 2 years post-Secondary/Associates Degree with a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience.

·         5+ years contributing in a manufacturing environment

Preferred Additional Skills:

 ·         Must be a United States Citizen or US Person as defined by ITAR.

·         Able to work weekends and evenings as required to meet company objectives.