Senior Mechanical Engineer – Imaging Tech & Automation

L3Harris Technologies; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies in Tempe, AZ is seeking a Senior Associate, Mechanical Engineer to design tooling and fixtures for manufacturing automation and to lead projects that improve yields and reduce costs. You will apply engineering principles to day-to-day production support and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

The role emphasizes design documentation, process improvement, and regulatory compliance, with security clearance possible within the first year of employment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with 2+ years related experience; graduate degree or equivalent with 0–2 years.
• In lieu of a degree, minimum of 6 years of related experience.
• Master's degree preferred for advanced roles and responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Detailed Mechanical Design of tooling and fixturing for manufacturing automation.
• Reviews and identifies improvements for ergonomics, efficiency, and FOD reduction in tooling.
• Generates design documentation and technical data package (engineering drawings, specifications, etc.).
• Prepares materials for internal design reviews.
• Presents projects and performance to management teams.
• Works with cross functional team to identify and implement improvements.
• Assures product and process quality by monitoring capabilities and establishing standards.
• Maintains compliance with government regulations and company standards.
• Interfaces with customers and suppliers as needed.
• Maintains knowledge through workshops, publications, and professional networks.
• Production support includes test fixture design, troubleshooting, and lean improvements.
• Maintains cooperative and supportive work atmosphere with colleagues and customers.
• Security clearance required / ability to attain clearance within 1 year.
• Ability to establish rapport and develop effective relationships.
• Experience using CAD software such as SolidWorks, NX etc.
• Understanding of GD&T application and interpretation.
• Proficient in generating and interpreting engineering drawings.
• Understanding of physics, engineering mechanics, fatigue, and mechanics of materials.
• Understanding of thermodynamics and heat transfer as well as dynamics and vibration.
• Understanding of manufacturing methods and lean principles.

Skills

GD&T interpretation

Engineering mechanics

Fatigue

Mechanics of materials

Thermodynamics

Vibration

Manufacturing methods

Lean principles

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

SolidWorks

NX

Job description

L3Harris Technologies in Tempe, AZ is seeking a Senior Associate, Mechanical Engineer to design tooling and fixtures for manufacturing automation and to lead projects that improve yields and reduce costs. You will apply engineering principles to day-to-day production support and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

The role emphasizes design documentation, process improvement, and regulatory compliance, with security clearance possible within the first year of employment.