Engineering Technician D (Prototype Assembly Lab)

Job Title: Engineering Technician D (Prototype Assembly Lab)
Job Code: 42900
Job Location: Palm Bay FL
Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days totaling 80 hours worked and have every other Friday off

Job Description:

L3Harris is seeking a self-directed experienced Engineering Technician D to assist in the prototype and development of electronic hardware builds in a hands-on engineering laboratory. This position focuses on supporting prototype first article and low volume manufacturing of communications-based hardware including cables and Circuit Card Assemblies (CCAs). The role includes providing feedback on design and process improvements through cycles of rapid learning and development.

Essential Functions:

• Collaborate closely with other engineering disciplines to communicate issues draft technical procedures and review designs within specified areas to meet project and program deadlines.
• Operate in a dynamic and interactive team environment within a rapid development laboratory.
• Independently perform and lead various assembly tasks including surface mount technology using a pick and place machine or harness and cable builds ensuring adherence to required tolerances and customer specifications.
• Interpret and follow moderately complex sketches schematics drawings wiring diagrams and work instructions.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives and provide feedback on assembly drawings BOMs engineering change orders process control instructions and detailed work instructions.
• Conduct hardware kit verification.
• Perform hand soldering of surface-mount technology (SMT) through-hole and fine-pitch components.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent with 8 years of prior relevant experience or 2 years post-secondary/Associates Degree with 4 years of prior related experience.
• Highly developed job knowledge and hands-on experience in laboratory-based electronics troubleshooting and failure analysis.
• Experience with one or more of the following: microscopy X-ray inspection cross-sectioning decapsulation semiconductor deprocessing or fault isolation techniques.
• Ability to work autonomously and apply judgment within established procedures.
• Excellent manual dexterity and microscope-based working capability.
• Experience collaborating in a small lab environment.
• Intermediate Microsoft Office proficiency.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance with polygraph if required.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• JSTD 001 solder and rework certification.
• IPC 610A certification.
• IPC 620 certification.

• Active TS/SCI clearance

#LI-RTC1