Engineering Technician C

L3Harris Technologies•Town of Gates, NY

17h•Onsite

About The Position

L3Harris’s Optics department in Rochester, New York, is seeking an Optics Manufacturing Technician to support production of optical components for astronomical, high-energy laser, and earth-imaging applications. The technician works closely with engineers, operates precision optical equipment, and inspects components to ensure quality. The role involves setting up and operating qualified grinding, polishing, and related equipment; making approved process adjustments; inspecting and documenting work; supporting engineering trials and process improvements; and safely handling fragile, high-value optical components. The technician also maintains equipment calibration, follows safety requirements, and keeps the work area clean and organized. The schedule is five days per week, eight hours per day, Monday through Friday.

Requirements

Fully proficient job knowledge and skills.
High school diploma or equivalent and at least 6 years of prior relevant experience, or a post-secondary/associate degree and at least 2 years of prior related experience.

Nice To Haves

Experience with multiple types of optical fabrication equipment.
Knowledge of wheel dressing, pad conditioning, and their effects on part shape and surface quality.
Experience with specialized fixtures, lifting equipment, or rigging.
Experience supporting improvements to quality, cycle time, yield, or repeatability.
Experience in a quality system environment, such as documented processes, sign-offs, and traceability.

Responsibilities

Set up and operate qualified grinding, polishing, and related equipment.
Make approved process adjustments and escalate conditions outside defined limits.
Troubleshoot common issues involving vibration, tooling, pads, coolant or slurry, fixtures, and edge damage.
Complete first-piece and in-process inspections using required measurement equipment.
Monitor quality trends and stop or hold work when safety or part quality is at risk.
Accurately record setup information, inspection results, process changes, and production data.
Support engineering trials, process improvements, containment, and root-cause activities.
Safely handle and move fragile, high-value optical components using approved equipment and methods.
Provide informal guidance to less-experienced technicians and follow safety requirements.
Comply with safety regulations and maintain a clean, organized work environment.
Own area equipment Total Productive Maintenance guidelines for manufacturing equipment and ensure calibration status is current.