Manufacturing Technician

Harris Geospatial Solutions; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense technology company in Farnborough is seeking a Manufacturing Technician to troubleshoot components using Automatic Test Equipment and collaborate closely with various departments. The ideal candidate will bring broad knowledge of component troubleshooting and a commitment to delivering quality military communication systems. Benefits include private medical insurance, a pension, and flexible holiday options.

Benefits

25 days holiday per year

Private medical insurance

Pension scheme up to 7% employer contribution

Life Assurance

Group income protection

Flexible opt-in extras

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

• Broad knowledge of component level troubleshooting

Responsibilities

• Working closely with other departments to ensure a successful outcome.
• Assist with the preparation of production test procedures.
• Assist on cost reduction and identify problem areas in test.

Skills

Component level troubleshooting

Job description

Overview

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing 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 the Trusted Disruptor in the defense industry. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

Job details

Job Title – Manufacturing Technician

Job Location – Farnborough – Hampshire - UK

This role is fully site based at our Farnborough location

About this opportunity and L3Harris UK

From 11 UK sites, our team of nearly 1,000 people delivers unique capabilities across space, air, land, sea and cyber for military, security and commercial customers across the UK and worldwide.

L3Harris in Farnborough engineer and maintain Night Vision Goggles, Precision Approach Radar systems, and Tactical Radios. Notably, we are the proud designer, supplier and maintainer of the 50,000 tactical radios in the Bowman tactical C4I system in service with the UK Armed Forces and are working to define and deliver the next generation system, Morpheus.

We are looking for a Manufacturing Technician to join our Operations Department. The role will require the ability to troubleshoot to component level using Automatic Test Equipment (ATE), circuit diagrams and debug software. You will report directly to the Operations Manager and will be responsible for Fault Finding to component level on both RF modules and complex CCA’s, performing assembly/test of highly complex assemblies used in military communications, conduct Special To Type Equipment (STTE) acceptance and/or qualification and/or type tests. The role will involve some design/development and improvements to existing processes and procedures for new products working to tight timescales.

What the role will involve

The responsibilities of your role will include the following:

• Working closely with other departments (Operations Test/Troubleshoot, Manufacturing Engineering, QA, Program Management) to ensure a successful outcome.
• Test Procedures – may be required to assist with the preparation of production test procedures from engineering specifications to assure that the product is being adequately tested in every parameter required.
• Assist on cost reduction and records to identify problem areas in test.

What you’ll bring

The role of Manufacturing Technician requires the following experience and skills:

• Broad knowledge of component level troubleshooting

Important to know

Due to the nature of our work many our roles require a UK nationality and the ability to obtain a security clearance. Applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment must meet the requirement of right to work in the UK and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information and will be subject to government security checks.

Employee benefits

• 25 days holiday per year (plus bank holidays), increasing with long service and with the opportunity to buy/sell up to 5 days
• Private medical insurance with optional family cover
• Pension scheme of up to 7% employer contribution
• Life Assurance 4x salary (flexible up to 10x)
• Group income protection
• Flexible opt-in extras such as a health care cash plan, dental insurance, gym membership, critical illness cover and cycle to work scheme
• Employee assistance program providing mental health and wellbeing support

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination and offers equal opportunities for all. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and marriage and civil partnerships.

Note: This description reflects the current role and may be subject to change to accommodate the needs of the business.