Manufacturing Technician (Electro-Mechanical Assembly)

L3Harris Technologies•Cranston, RI

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Manufacturing Technician C performs functions across manufacturing operations, including working with engineers on setup and calibration, and conducting rework, troubleshooting, and quality testing for parts, components, subassemblies, and final assemblies. The role uses specialized programs to collect and evaluate operating data and make on-line adjustments to products, instruments, or equipment. The technician determines and may help develop methods and procedures to control or modify manufacturing processes. This position performs electro-mechanical and electronic assembly, including electro-optic cable terminations and jointing, subsurface communications cable management, and electronics assembly. Tasks may include fiber-optic splicing, potting components, Hi Pot testing, soldering, and handling, inspecting, cleaning, and preparing delicate optical components. The technician uses precision tools and testing equipment, reads schematics and wiring diagrams, supports process improvement and team development, and helps maintain safe, clean, orderly work areas. The position is on-site in Providence, Rhode Island, on a 9/80 schedule, and requires willingness to travel less than 10% of the calendar year. The employee must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Security Clearance.

Requirements

High school diploma required.
At least 6 years of experience in an electronics manufacturing environment, or an associate degree with at least 2 years of related experience.
At least 3 years of experience with subsurface communication optical cable, potting, fiber optics, and electro-mechanical assemblies.
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Security Clearance.
Willingness to travel less than 10% of the calendar year.
Comply with safety requirements and wear required PPE.

Nice To Haves

Technical school training preferred.
Experience with fiber handling and splicing.
Knowledge of and ability to read and interpret prints and schematics.
Strong written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.

Responsibilities

Perform electronic and mechanical assembly using work instructions, MSE direction, and print specifications.
Perform electro-optic cable terminations and jointing, subsurface communications cable management, and electronics assembly.
Complete tasks that may include fiber-optic splicing, potting mechanical and electronic components, Hi Pot testing, and soldering electrical and electronic assemblies.
Perform coarse and fine adjustments using hand tools, precision measuring devices, and specialized equipment.
Handle, inspect, clean, and prepare delicate and sensitive optical components and assemblies.
Use electrical, electronic, and mechanical components and equipment, including fiber optics, solder, wire, resistors, diodes, capacitors, relays, transformers, coils, switches, PC boards, epoxies, crimping tools, adhesives, fusion splicers, fiber cleavers, polishing machines, and test tools.
Read and interpret schematics and wiring diagrams.
Guide, coach, and mentor less experienced team members and serve as a positive role model.
Participate in team projects to develop process-improvement methods, solutions, and procedures that enhance quality, cost, and schedule performance.
Assist in implementing and sustaining the 5S+1 program; keep work areas and equipment clean and orderly, comply with safety regulations, and report unsafe conditions or practices promptly.
Attend daily departmental GEMBA meetings, update board content, follow up on actions, and measure effectiveness and performance.
Assist in determining needs for tooling and testing equipment, evaluating tooling, and recommending designs and plans for required tools and equipment.
Work with engineers on setup and calibration tasks; perform rework, troubleshooting, and quality testing.
Use specialized programs to collect and evaluate operating data and make on-line adjustments to products, instruments, or equipment.
Determine and assist in developing methods and procedures to control or modify the manufacturing process.
Wear required PPE and comply with all safety requirements.
Travel less than 10% of the calendar year.