Intern, Manufacturing Engineer (Anaheim, CA)

L3Harris Technologies; Anaheim (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation stipend

401(k)

Employee Assistance Program

Company-paid holidays

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies in Anaheim, CA seeks an Intern, Manufacturing Engineer to support the production of cable assemblies, PCBAs, and complex electro-mechanical assemblies. You will help establish work instructions, develop new manufacturing methods and processes, and assist with NPI and continuous improvement.

The role involves collaborating with IPTs, estimating costs, and maintaining labor standards. Ideal candidates are pursuing engineering degrees with CAD and basic manufacturing

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, chemical, industrial engineering or related field.
• Preferred candidates may have coursework or experience in manufacturing environments and be eligible for internship programs.

Responsibilities

• Assist in supporting production of cable assemblies, PCBA test, and complex electro-mechanical assembly integration.
• Establish work instructions, create new manufacturing methods and processes, and develop procedure docs.
• Assist senior engineers with NPI, root-cause investigations, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Soldering

CAD

LSS Yellow/Green

Minitab/JMP

AI use cases

Python scripting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Creo

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: Intern, Manufacturing Engineer

Job ID: 42429

Job Location: Anaheim, CA

Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked, and have every other Friday of f

Job Description:

The Manufacturing Intern will assist in supporting the production of cable assemblies, pcba test, complex electro-mechanical assembly integration. Responsibilities include establishing work instructions, creating new methods and manufacturing processes, developing process procedures, qualifying new tools/equipment, overseeing non-conformance reviews, driving engineering change requests, implementing engineering changes, maintaining labor standards, and process controls. Additionally, the engineer will assist senior engineers with new product introductions, root-cause investigations, and continuous improvement initiatives and participate in various integrated product teams.

Essential Functions:

• Implement and analyze manufacturing plans and projects.
• Design, develop, and transfer manufacturing and engineering tools, strategies, and systems.
• Develop manufacturing strategies for specific products and processes.
• Interface with engineering to coordinate the release of new products.
• Estimate manufacturing costs, determine time standards, and recommend tooling and process requirements for new or existing product lines.
• Maintain records and reporting systems to coordinate manufacturing operations.
• Work closely with cross-functional Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) to oversee the development and transfer of new products from Engineering to Production.
• Create work instructions, assembly routings, and establish labor/cycle time standards.
• Perform economic analyses to identify and address variances in planned labor and cycle times.
• Maintain manufacturing processes and oversee process equipment.
• Develop/procure manufacturing tooling and qualify materials required for new product introduction (NPI).
• Attend daily shift huddles and support product line key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Support root cause analyses and implement corrective actions to address product non-conformances.

Qualifications:

• To be eligible, applicants must be pursuing a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, electrical Engineering, chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or related field

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with soldering and/or basic electronic manufacturing processes
• Experience with basic CAD software (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Creo, etc. etc.)
• Lean Six Sigma (LSS) Yellow or Green Belt
• Experience with Minitab, JMP, or other statistical software
• Ability to translate manufacturing challenges into AI use cases by understanding process flows, failure modes, constraints, and key performance metrics
• Experience experimenting with low-code, no-code, or lightweight scripting platforms using Python

PAY TRANSPARENCY:

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Washington, and the Greater D.C, Denver, or NYC areas is $25.50/ hour - $48.00 / hour. 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 relocation stipend, 401(k), EAP, 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.

Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

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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