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L3Harris Technologies is an agile global aerospace and defense technology innovator, delivering end-to-end solutions that meet customers’ mission-critical needs. The company provides advanced defense and commercial technologies across space, air, land, sea and cyber domains. L3Harris has approximately $18 billion in annual revenue and 50,000 employees, with customers in more than 100 countries.

Job Title: Manufacturing Technician/RF Technician (2nd Shift)

Job Code: 16817

Job Location: Grand Rapids MI

Schedule: (ie 9/80, 4/10, etc…) 9/80

Job Description:

Responsible for performing functions associated with all manufacturing operations, including working with engineers in set-up and calibration tasks, as well as performing rework and quality testing related to the production of parts, components, subassemblies, and final assemblies. Uses sophisticated programs to collect and evaluate operating data to conduct on-line adjustments to products, instruments, or equipment. Determines and may assist in developing methods and procedures to control or modify the manufacturing process. Works with engineers in conducting experiments.

Essential Functions:

Technician is responsible testing, troubleshooting, and calibrating avionics electronicsYou will work from drawings, diagrams, customer specifications, schematics and/or test procedures Diagnose and analyze problems utilizing a variety of test equipmentDocument test findings and diagnose and analyze problems utilizing a variety of test equipmentProvides input for process improvements and development of top-level test procedures.Develop subassembly test procedures as neededConstruct, calibrate, adjust, test, and maintain equipment we use to support RF testing/tuning.Ensure we have correct functionality of units under test and test equipment.Work from drawings, diagrams, customer specifications, schematics and/or test proceduresUtilize methodical and logical reasoning processes to resolve complex technical issuesIdentify any discrepancies within testing.

Qualifications:

Requires fully proficient job knowledge/skills. Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 6 years of prior relevant experience or 2 years post-Secondary/Associates Degree with a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

AA Degree in electronics or equivalent technical degreeWorking knowledge of MS OfficeGood hand-eye coordination for work under a microscope.Experience with environmental testing and monitoring of productWorking knowledge of statistical process control as applied to related assembly, inspection, and test processesWorking knowledge of electronic Theory relating to RF transmission, receivers’ circuits, analog and digital circuitry.The ability to troubleshoot RF/Digital circuits to the component level.Understanding and able to perform calibration of RF circuity and equipment calibration procedures.Must have working knowledge of electronic test equipment.Advanced experience with Test equipment, i.e., signal generators, oscilloscopes, power meters, spectrum analyzers, and RF equipmentAdvanced ability to read and understand schematic diagrams to solve complex technical problems, analyze faulty circuitsAbility to maintain electronic technician product failure database.The candidate much have working knowledge of electronic test equipment, I.E. Spectrum Analyzers, coaxial cable measurement, emulatorsAdvanced experience with Test equipment, i.e., signal generators, oscilloscopes, power meters, spectrum analyzers.

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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L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Affirmative Action/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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