Manufacturing Technician C - 2nd Shift - (Instrumentation)

L3Harris Technologies, Inc.; Mississippi; On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies is hiring a Manufacturing Technician C (Instrumentation) for the 2nd shift at Stennis Space Center, MS. The role focuses on assembling, testing, and delivering electronic and mechanical assemblies, including cables and harnesses for rocket engines.

You will work with technicians, engineers, and QA to calibrate, rework, and quality test parts while supporting process improvements and data-driven adjustments to products and equipment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent with 8 years of experience, or 2 years post-secondary with 4 years related experience.
• Proven ability to read wiring diagrams, blueprints, and work instructions.
• Experience with electrical/mechanical assembly and test processes.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and test electronic and mechanical assemblies and subassemblies.
• Support setup, calibration, and quality testing activities.
• Use software to collect and evaluate operating data and support process improvements.

Skills

Wire interpretation

Cable building tools

Soldering to terminals

Electrical testing knowledge

Education

High School Diploma with 8 years experience

AA/AS with 4 years related experience

Tools

DMM

Hipot

Oscilloscope

Megger

Job description

Job Title: Manufacturing Technician C - 2nd Shift (Instrumentation)

Job Code: 45145

Job Location: Stennis Space Center, MS

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

Job Description:

We are seeking a Manufacturing Technician C (Instrumentation) to join our team at Stennis Space Center, MS.

In this role, you will work alongside technicians, engineers, and quality assurance personnel to support the assembly, testing, and delivery of electronic and mechanical assemblies and subassemblies, including cables and harnesses associated with large rocket engines. You will be responsible for performing a variety of manufacturing assembly and test operations, supporting setup and calibration activities, and performing rework and quality testing related to the production of parts, components, subassemblies, and final assemblies. You will also use specialized software programs to collect and evaluate operating data and support adjustments to products, instruments, or equipment. In addition, you will help develop methods and procedures to control and improve the manufacturing process.

Essential Functions

• Ability to read and interpret wire tables, wire routing documentation, wire diagrams, blueprints, schematics, color codes, and technical work instructions.
• Experience using both powered and manual cable-building tools.
• Ability to use pinning and stripping tools and make all types of connections.
• Ability to identify breakout positions, sleeve types, and braid requirements.
• Ability to solder to terminals, connectors, and braid.
• Familiarity with and ability to conduct continuity and resistance (C&R) testing.
• Works autonomously and serves as a mentor to lower-level peers, providing guidance on assigned tasks.
• Makes recommendations for new processes and procedures.
• Works on complex assignments requiring the development of concepts and techniques.
• Follows established processes to complete tasks while identifying problems and issues.
• Works to achieve operational targets within the job area that have significant impact on team results.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent with a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience, or
• 2 years of post-secondary education/associate degree with a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Additional Skills

• Strong ability to read, interpret, and understand written documents, drawings, procedures, specifications, and requirements needed to perform assigned tasks.
• Proven ability to follow detailed work instructions and procedures.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations.
• Strong electrical and mechanical assembly knowledge.
• Strong understanding of electrical testing equipment and methods, including DMM, Hipot, oscilloscope, and megger.
• Ability to handle precision-clean parts.
• Knowledge of contamination control processes and techniques, including clean rooms, FOE/FOD, and related requirements.
• Familiarity with 5S+1 and lean manufacturing procedures.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with team members and others contacted in the course of work

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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