Engineering Technician C

L3Harris • State College, PA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Engineering Technician C supports manufacturing and engineering operations through the assembly, testing, troubleshooting, calibration, and rework of electronic parts, components, subassemblies, and final assemblies. The role works closely with engineers to set up and maintain test equipment, verify product performance, resolve technical issues, and support manufacturing process improvements. The technician applies proficient technical knowledge and methodical problem-solving skills to diagnose electronic circuit issues, interpret technical documentation, and ensure products meet applicable specifications and quality requirements.

The position is located in State College, Pennsylvania, and follows a 9/80 schedule: employees work 9 out of every 14 days, totaling 80 hours, with every other Friday off. The role requires lifting and transporting items weighing up to 30 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation, and the ability to obtain the required security clearance.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent with a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience, or two-year postsecondary technical education/an associate degree with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.
• Must be able to obtain the required security clearance.
• Knowledge and practical skills in electronic testing, troubleshooting, calibration, and manufacturing support.
• Strong understanding of RF transmission, receiver circuits, and analog and digital electronic theory, with experience troubleshooting circuits to the component level.
• Advanced proficiency with electronic test equipment, RF tuning, and circuit and equipment calibration procedures.
• Ability to interpret complex electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and bills of material to support assembly, testing, and fault isolation.
• Demonstrated ability to identify process improvements, communicate technical findings, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ability to lift and transport items weighing up to 30 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree in electronics or a related technical discipline.
• Working knowledge of electronic test equipment and its application to circuit testing and fault isolation.
• Experience with environmental testing, product monitoring, and detailed assembly or rework under a microscope.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Familiarity with IPC J-STD-001, IPC-A-610, and IPC/WHMA-A-620 requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform testing, troubleshooting, calibration, and tuning of electronics, including RF, analog, and digital circuitry.
• Interpret engineering drawings, schematics, diagrams, bills of material, customer specifications, and test procedures to verify product performance and diagnose failures.
• Troubleshoot electronic circuits to the component level using signal generators, oscilloscopes, power meters, spectrum analyzers, and related test equipment.
• Set up, configure, calibrate, and maintain RF test equipment; verify proper operation of test setups and units under test.
• Document test results, troubleshooting findings, discrepancies, and corrective actions accurately and thoroughly.
• Perform mechanical and electromechanical assembly, adjustment, and rework of components, subassemblies, and final assemblies according to approved documentation.
• Apply systematic problem-solving methods to resolve complex technical issues and collaborate with engineering and quality personnel as needed.
• Assist in developing and improving manufacturing methods, test procedures, and process controls through the L3Harris continuous improvement process.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, technical procedures, and bills of material.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED