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Engineering Technician (1st Shift)

Palm Bay, Florida

Job ID 18519
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Job Title:Engineering Technician (1st Shift)

Job Code: 18519

Job Location: Palm Bay, FL

Job Description:

  • As Environmental Test Lab Floor Lead, candidate will be responsible for technical oversight regarding climatic/vibration testing in the lab by coordinating test staffing and daily activities for environmental technicians.
  • Activities include the handling and manipulation of extreme high value hardware, installation of instrumentation such as thermocouples and accelerometers, programming of test chamber computer control systems, monitoring of data acquisition systems, monitoring/controlling chamber/shaker performance, and leading our training program for technicians.
  • Additional activities include the roll of lab custodian; Responsible for maintaining equipment calibration status, performing monthly safety audits, ensures lab has adequate lab supplies and responsible for transportation of fixtures/equipment to and from storage.
  • Will aid Engineering and Maintenance team members with complex tasks and/or troubleshooting and may be assigned to lead some tasks.

Essential Functions:

  • Responsible for training lower-level technicians in thermal, dynamics and vacuum testing.
  • Required to run daily resource planning meeting, attend CAB and perform weekly spot audits.
  • Acts as liaison for engineering staff and internal customers.
  • Expected to perform various technician duties in support of active test programs.

Qualifications:

  • Requires highly developed job knowledge/skills. Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience or 2 years post-Secondary/Associates Degree with a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience
  • Experience with the operation and troubleshooting of environmental test equipment. (Vibration Shakers, Thermal Chambers, Vacuum Systems)

Preferred Additional Skills:

  • Excellent communication, technical writing, and presentation skills.
  • Proficient in the operation of standard PC’s and Microsoft Office products.
  • Prior leadership of Non-Exempt employees.
  • Active Security Clearance is a plus

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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