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Lead, Manufacturing Engineer - 2nd Shift

Clifton, New Jersey

Job ID 18538
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L3Harris Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor in the defense industry. 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: Lead, Manufacturing Engineer - SMT

Job Code: 18538

Job Location: Clifton, NJ

Work Schedule: 2nd Shift

Job Description:

  • Determine design approaches and parameters.
  • Must have extensive knowledge with surface mount technologies.
  • Experience in programming and troubleshooting SMT line automation equipment, including Screen Printer, Jet Printer, Pick & Place, SPI, AOI, reflow profiler, etc.
  • Familiar with IPC/EIA J-STD-001C.
  • Working knowledge of all SMT assembly and inspection processes.
  • Working knowledge of PCB CAD data and equipment programming software, and databases.
  • Perform system analysis to determine feasibility of design within time and cost constraints.
  • Perform simulations and present design reviews to peer engineers.

Essential Functions:

  • Participate in Circuit Card Assembly design review for manufacturability.
  • Design and procure Solder Stencil and pallet for various CCA.
  • Generate reflow profile to support CCA production as well as rework.
  • Create SPI, Jet printer, Pick & Place and AOI programming.
  • Perform first article and AOI debug.
  • Generate operation procedure and provide necessary trainings.
  • Test, analyze, and evaluate the requirements compliance of L3 Harris hardware products.
  • Set-up and utilize SMT Kit management tools, such as MyCenter and Mycronic Tower.

Qualifications: 

  • Ability to work 2nd Shift.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field and a minimum of 9 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineer, or related field and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior experience in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
  • Prior experience with SMT. 
  • Security Clearance required upon hire:   Ability to Obtain
  • Security Clearance required for role:  Secret

Preferred Additional Skills:

  • Excellent communication, technical writing and presentation skills.
  • Knowledge of and/or understanding circuit analysis and operational concepts.
  • Familiarity with various computing environments (LINUX/Windows.

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.

By submitting your résumé for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your résumé, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions.

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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