Title:  Engineering Technician

Job Title: Engineering Technician / Precision Optics Technician
Job Code: 33103
Job Location: Rochester, NY
Job Schedule: 5/8

Job Description:

L3Harris’s Optics department in Rochester, NY, is seeking a dedicated Optics Manufacturing Technician to support the production of top-tier optical components for advanced astronomical, high-energy laser, and earth imaging applications. You will work closely with engineers, operate precise optical equipment, and inspect components to ensure exceptional quality. Join a team of innovators in precision optics and contribute to groundbreaking projects. If you have a keen eye for detail and a passion for optical technology, apply now to advance your career with us in this exciting and dynamic field.

Essential Functions: 

• Operate assigned optical manufacturing equipment in accordance with manufacturing procedures, build documents, and safety requirements.
• Perform non-routine setups of precision optical components and assemblies to verify conformance to specifications and drawings.
• Measure critical dimensions using micrometers, calipers, height gauges, and other precision instruments.
• Interpret drawings, specifications, and work instructions to validate manufacturing criteria.
• Support development trials and process experiments under engineer direction and documents results clearly and accurately.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and engineering teams to communicate quality issues and support root cause investigations.
• Adjusts manufacturing equipment parameters within defined bounds to hit requirements, understands cause/effect, and can troubleshoot process issues and restore process stability.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and maintain a clean and organized work environment.
• Follow Total Productive Maintenance guidelines for manufacturing equipment and ensure calibration status is current.

Qualifications: 

• 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. 

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Demonstrated qualification on multiple types of equipment used to fabricate optics, or comparable high-precision grinding/polishing.
• Understanding and application of Geometric Dimension and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Strong understanding of manufacturing and assembly techniques used to fabricate optics.
• Experience in a quality system environment (e.g., documented processes, sign-offs, traceability).

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in New York State is $54,500 or $26.20/hr - $101,500 or $48.80/hr. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

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