Manufacturing Technician B

L3Harris Technologies, Inc.; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies is seeking a Manufacturing Technician B in Salt Lake City, Utah, working a 9/80 schedule. The role focuses on assembling, modifying, and reworking printed circuit cards in a high-mix, low-volume lab to support prototypes and small-batch builds.

Ideal candidates will perform circuit card assembly, hand soldering of through-hole and surface-mount components, assemble per drawings, document data, and collaborate with engineering to resolve manufacturability concerns.

Qualifications

• Experience in assembling circuit cards to spec
• Proficient hand soldering of through-hole and SMB devices
• Ability to read engineering drawings/BOMs and document results

Responsibilities

• Assemble, modify, and rework printed circuit cards in a high-mix, low-volume lab
• Perform hand soldering of through-hole and surface-mount components
• Follow drawings, specs and processes; document assembly data and results
• Collaborate with engineering to address manufacturability concerns
• Maintain organized workspace and manage materials; support overtime as needed

Skills

Circuit card assembly

Hand soldering

Through-hole components

Surface-mount components

Education

High School Diploma

Associates Degree

Tools

Soldering equipment

Hand tools

ESD handling

Surface mount technology

Job description

Job Title: Manufacturing Technician B

Job Code: 45301

Job Location: Salt Lake City, Utah

Job Schedule: 9/80 (employee's work 9 out of every 14 days - totaling 80 hours worked - and have every other Friday off)

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 Description:

This role entails assembling, modifying, and reworking printed circuit cards in a high-mix, low-volume lab environment to support prototype and small-batch builds. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced development environment, demonstrating flexibility, accuracy, and attention to detail while maintaining an organized workspace and managing materials with care.

Essential Functions:

• Performs circuit card assembly operations on a variety of electronic products, ensuring compliance with required performance specifications and applicable workmanship standards
• Performs hand soldering of through-hole and surface-mount components, operates surface mount machines, and executes conformal coating, rework, and touch-up using standard assembly tools and equipment
• Works from oral and written instructions, engineering drawings, and blueprints to support surface mount and through-hole circuit card assemblies
• Documents assembly data, build results, and nonconforming or failed product records
• Collaborates with engineering to identify and resolve design or manufacturability concerns
• Performs detailed inspection and assembly work under magnification for extended periods
• Maintains an organized lab workspace and manages materials and components with care
• Supports overtime as needed to meet schedule requirements and business needs
• Completes required COMSEC training
• Obtains and maintains IPC-A-610, J-STD-001, and Space Addendum certifications
• Ability to obtain a security clearance as required

Required Qualifications (one of the following):

• High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 4 years of prior relevant experience
• 2 years post-Secondary/Associates Degree with 0 to 2 years of prior related experience

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and general personal computing
• Proficient in multiple electronics manufacturing processes, including soldering, hand tool use, and ESD handling practices
• Experience with surface mount technology and associated equipment

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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.