Job Title: Sr Associate, Engineering Services (CCA Hardware Operations Support)

Job Code: 20961

Job Location: Palm Bay, FL (Onsite)

Job Schedule: 9/80 (Every other Friday off!)

Relocation: Relocation assistance may be provided to qualified applicants

Job Description: 

L3Harris is searching for a self-directed experienced hardware support specialist to assist prototype and development of electronic hardware builds in a hands-on engineering laboratory. This position will focus on supporting prototype, first article, and low volume manufacturing of general performance communications-based hardware including cables and Circuit Card Assemblies (CCAs) while providing feedback on design and process improvements through cycles of rapid learning and development.

Essential Functions: 

• Work closely with other engineering disciplines to effectively communicate issues, write technical procedures, and review designs within designated area to help achieve project/program deadlines.
• Work in a dynamic and highly interactive team environment in a rapid development laboratory.
• Independently perform and lead a high mix of various assemblies including surface mount technology using a pick and place machine or harness and cable builds to required tolerances and within customer requirements.
• Interpret and follow moderately complex sketches, schematics, drawings, wiring diagrams, and work instructions.
• Involved in process improvement and best practices feedback on assembly drawings, BOMs, engineering change orders, process control instructions, verbal and detailed work instructions.
• Perform kit verification for hardware.
• Perform hand soldering of SMT, through-hole, and fine pitch components.

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of two (2) years of prior related experience. Graduate Degree or equivalent with zero (0) to two (2) years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of six (6) years of prior related experience.
• Experience in Surface Mount Technology (SMT) and assembly operations utilizing specialized equipment (Pick-and-Place, solder paste printing and reflow ovens)
• Minimum two (2) years experience conducting work using a microscope
• Minimum two (2) years of experience working independently in a small lab environment interacting and collaborating with other functions
• Experience writing procedures and assisting others with hardware manufacturing operations

Preferred Additional Skills :

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