Senior Specialist, Manufacturing Engineering (L4)

Harris Geospatial Solutions; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 178,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and disability insurance

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Education assistance

Parental leave

Paid time off

Company-paid holidays

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies in San Diego, CA is seeking a Senior SMT Manufacturing Engineer to lead all manufacturing engineering activities for high-reliability CCAs used in satellite telemetry and command equipment. The role requires deep experience with SMT processes, from stencil printing to reflow, with hands-on programming and optimization responsibilities.

Collaborate with vendors and Facilities to ensure preventive maintenance and upgrades of SMT equipment; facilitate NPI transfer and drive

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required with 6+ years of related experience or 4+ years with graduate degree; alternate 10+ years experience if no degree.
• 5+ years SMT process experience.
• Lean Six Sigma or equivalent process improvement experience (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Oversee development and transfer of new products from Engineering to Production.
• Perform DFM assessments for PCBs/CCAs.
• Establish processes, validate equipment, and qualify materials for NPI.
• Create work instructions, routings, and labor/cycle time standards.
• Lead root cause analyses and implement corrective actions.

Skills

SMT process experience

Leadership

Process optimization

DFM assessments

Troubleshooting

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Graduate Degree

10+ years experience (alt to degree)

Tools

PADS

Valor

CircuitCam

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

3D Printing

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

Senior SMT Manufacturing Engineer

Job Code

43815

Job Location

San Diego, CA

Job Schedule

9/80

Job Description

Lead all Manufacturing Engineering activities necessary to support SMT production of high reliability circuit card assemblies (CCAs) for advanced satellite telemetry, tracking, and command equipment. Expert knowledge of solder paste stencil printing, automated pick-and-place, convection oven reflow, board cleaning, X-ray examination, and hot-air rework processes.

Willingness to perform hands-on activities including pick-and-place machine programming, reflow profile development, process optimization, and equipment troubleshooting. Collaborate with outside machine vendors and internal Facilities Technicians to assure preventative maintenance, repairs, and upgrades to SMT equipment.

Facilitate new product introduction (NPI) transfer from Engineering to Production. Support day-to-day SMT production issues, root-cause investigations, yield inpromement activities, and continuous improvement initiatives. Conduct SMT equipment/process training for production Operators.

Essential Functions

• Work closely with other members of cross functional IPTs to oversee development and transfer of new products from Engineering to Production
• Perform Design for Manufacturability (DFM) assessments for new printed circuit boards (PCBs) and CCAs.
• Establish manufacturing processes, validate process equipment, develop manufacturing tooling, and qualify materials required for new product introduction (NPI)
• Create work instructions, assembly routings, and establish associated labor/cycle time standards.Perform economic analyses to identify and address variances in planned labor and cycle times.
• Attend daily shift huddles and weekly scheduling meetings to facilitate SMT equipment utilization metrics
• Perform root cause analysis and develop/implement corrective actions to address product non-conformances

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.
• 5+ years Automated Surface Mount Technology (SMT) process experience

Preferred Additional Skills

• MyCronic/MyData pick-and-place equipment
• SMT support software: PADS, Valor, CircuitCam
• CAD softare: Autocad, Solidworks
• 3D Printing
• Lean Six Sigma (LSS) Green or Black Belt
• Expert knowledge of J-STD-001 and IPC-A-610 requirements for the manufacture of electronic assemblies
• Excellent leadership and communication skills

Salary and Benefits

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California is $96k - $178k.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

Equality and Diversity Statement

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.

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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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