Engineering Technician C - 2nd shift

L3Harris; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris is hiring an Engineering Technician C for the Rochester, NY area. The role supports Jefferson Road Operations Center manufacturing processes, troubleshoots and maintains production equipment, and collaborates with cross-functional teams to resolve shop floor issues.

The position requires hands-on assembly support, documentation duties, and potential travel across the floor during extended shifts. Strong communication and lean manufacturing familiarity are preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent with 6 years prior experience, 2 year post-secondary/AA Degree and 2 years prior experience.
• Proficient in MS Office; Word and Excel experience.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.

Responsibilities

• Support assembly of all new and existing products in the factory.
• Create and maintain process documentation and work instructions.
• Perform preventative maintenance on selected assembly equipment.
• Procure tooling and equipment/parts for production processes.
• Work with engineers to develop and implement manufacturing engineering plans and projects.
• Coordinate with various disciplines and shifts to identify and implement process improvements.
• Learn how to use new equipment to assist in setup and operation.
• Traversing across the production floor for the duration of their shift (up to 12 hours).

Skills

Self-starter

Strong communication

Lean manufacturing

Flexibility

Education

High School Diploma or AA Degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

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 is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. 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 Title: Engineering Technician C - 2nd shift

Job Code: 45191

Job Location: Rochester, NY

Job Schedule: 4/10: Employees work 10 hour days, 4 days a week

This person will contribute to the company’s success by supporting all aspects of the Jefferson Road Operations Center manufacturing processes. This role will be responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining production equipment while balancing support tasks and improvement initiatives. It will be essential for this role to work well with cross functional teams to understand and prioritize shop floor issues and communicate with other shifts to relay issues faced and resolved.

Essential Functions:

• Support assembly of all new and existing products in the factory.
• Create and maintain process documentation and work instructions.
• Perform preventative maintenance on selected assembly equipment.
• Procure tooling and equipment/parts for production processes.
• Work with engineers to develop and implement manufacturing engineering plans and projects.
• Coordinate with various disciplines and shifts to identify and implement process improvements.
• Learn how to use new equipment to assist in setup and operation
• Traversing across the production floor for the duration of their shift (up to 12 hours).

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent with 6 years prior experience, 2 year post-secondary/AA Degree and 2 years prior experience

Preferred Additional Skills

• Highly motivated self-starter who’s able to operate with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment.
• Understanding of manufacturing systems, production processes, technical standards, and assembly equipment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills including experience with MS Office products like Word and Excel.
• Exposure to Lean Manufacturing principles like 5S, error proofing, standard work, and quick changeover.
• Able to maintain productivity while tasks change quickly and being flexible throughout the day.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role is $26.20 - $48.80. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Benefits

• health and disability insurance
• 401(k) match
• flexible spending accounts
• EAP
• education assistance
• parental leave
• paid time off
• company-paid holidays

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.

Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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