Manufacturing Technician

L3Harris Technologies, Inc.; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Farnborough is seeking a Manufacturing Technician to troubleshoot RF modules and assist in testing for military communication systems. The ideal candidate will have experience with Automatic Test Equipment and circuit analysis. This position offers a competitive salary and numerous employee benefits, including medical insurance and a pension scheme.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Private medical insurance

Pension scheme up to 7% employer contribution

Life Assurance 4x salary

Group income protection

Flexible extras such as gym membership

Qualifications

• Ability to troubleshoot to component level using ATE and circuit diagrams.
• Experienced in performing assembly/test of complex military communications.
• Must meet eligibility requirements for UK security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with multiple departments to ensure successful outcomes.
• Assist in preparation of production test procedures from engineering specifications.
• Support on cost reduction initiatives by identifying problem areas.

Skills

Troubleshooting to component level

Using Automatic Test Equipment (ATE)

Fault Finding on RF modules

Circuit diagrams reading

Debug software

Job description

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Company Overview

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. 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.

Qualifications & Requirements

Due to the nature of our work many of 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.

Salary and Benefits

£44,467 per year – estimated.

• 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.