Coating Technician (WEEKEND SHIFT)

L3Harris Technologies; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace and defense technology innovator seeks skilled individuals to operate and maintain thin film coating chambers and related equipment, focusing on preparing and inspecting optical elements. Ideal candidates will have a diploma in Photonics or Physical Sciences, relevant experience, and a strong understanding of physical principles. This role offers an engaging work environment with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Diploma required in Photonics or Physical Sciences.
• Experience with thin film coatings, especially optical coatings.

Responsibilities

• Operate various types of thin film coating chambers.
• Perform final preparation, loading, and inspection of optical elements.
• Support the design of new tooling and improvements to manufacturing processes.

Skills

Understanding of principles of physics and chemistry

Understanding of principles of vacuum chambers

Understanding of principles of optical thin films

Ability to work independently

Ability to handle delicate optical parts

Ability to read detailed drawings

Ability to operate complicated equipment

Education

Diploma in Photonics or Physical Sciences

Tools

spectrophotometers

Job description

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing diverse, high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

L3Harris Technologies is an agile global aerospace and defense technology innovator, delivering end-to-end solutions that meet customers’ mission-critical needs. The company provides advanced defense and commercial technologies across space, air, land, sea and cyber domains. L3Harris has approximately $18 billion in annual revenue and 50,000 employees, with customers in more than 100 countries.

9 / 80 work schedule available for most U.S. and Canada employees, effective October 24, 2022.

Requisition # : 15568

Operate various thin film coating chambers and measuring equipment. Perform final preparation, loading & inspection of complicated optical elements.

Tasks

• Operate various types of thin film coating chambers
• Perform final preparation, loading and inspection of complicated optical elements
• Perform complicated maintenance, repair & troubleshooting of equipment
• Support the design of new tooling and fixtures for elements, chambers, and equipment
• Support the development of new manufacturing processes and make improvements to current manufacturing processes

Skills Required

• Understanding of principles of physics and chemistry
• Understanding of principles of vacuum chambers
• Understanding of principles of optical thin films
• Ability to work independently and with minimum supervision
• Ability to safely handle delicate optical parts
• Ability to work well with others
• Ability to comprehend and follow detailed instructions
• Ability to read detailed drawings
• Ability to effectively operate complicated equipment such as coating chambers and associated equipment, spectrophotometers

Experience & Education Requirements

• Diploma in Photonics or Physical Sciences
• Experience in the field of thin film coatings, particularly in optical coatings