Test Technician

L3Harris Technologies•Northampton, MA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for performing functions associated with manufacturing operations, including working with engineers on setup and calibration tasks and performing rework, troubleshooting, and quality testing for parts, components, subassemblies, and final assemblies. Uses sophisticated programs to collect and evaluate operating data and make on-line adjustments to products, instruments, or equipment. Determines and may help develop methods and procedures to control or modify the manufacturing process. The position performs RF/microwave testing, including basic insertion-loss, gain, and VSWR tests, sometimes with guidance on test setups. It supports position stabilization by using basic test equipment to verify component function, and by working with assembly teams to null synchros and align gyroscopes. It establishes communications to verify data streams; sets up and adjusts video monitors and TV cameras and recognizes common video faults; tests simple digital circuits and traces signals with a logic probe; follows applicable documentation and asks for help as needed; conducts drawing-required tests on components and simple subassemblies; follows procedures to program devices; and performs operational tests that do not require complex test setups. The role is located in Northampton, Massachusetts, and follows a 9/80 schedule: employees work nine days in each 14-day period, totaling 80 hours, with every other Friday off. The stated pay for this role in Massachusetts is $28.96; this is not a compensation guarantee and final pay may vary based on factors including experience and geographic location.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience, or an associate degree with experience.
Ability to read and understand blueprints, operation data sheets, and computerized instructions.
Ability to obtain a secret clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship.
Basic understanding of gyro stabilization and positioning loops.
Knowledge of the basic building blocks of digital electronics and how they integrate.

Nice To Haves

Basic knowledge of SAP.
Problem-solving skills.
IPC-610, IPC-620, and J-STD-001 2 knowledge or credentials.
Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

Perform manufacturing operations, including rework, troubleshooting, and quality testing of parts, components, subassemblies, and final assemblies.
Work with engineers on setup and calibration tasks.
Use 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.
Conduct basic RF/microwave tests, including insertion loss, gain, and VSWR; obtain guidance for test setups when needed.
Use basic test equipment to verify component functionality in position-stabilization systems; work with assembly to null synchros and align gyroscopes.
Make connections and establish communications to verify that data streams are present.
Set up and adjust video monitors and TV cameras, and recognize faults such as loss of sync, objectionable video noise, and incorrect display settings.
Test simple digital circuits and follow signals using a logic probe.
Work with KEO documentation and seek assistance when needed.
Perform testing to drawing requirements at component level and on simple subassemblies.
Follow established procedures to program devices and seek assistance when needed.
Perform operational tests that do not require complex test setups.