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Sr. Associate, Manufacturing Engineer - Electrical

Norfolk, Virginia

Job ID 33823
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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: Sr. Associate, Manufacturing Engineer (Electrical)

Job Code:  33823

Job Location: Norfolk, VA (On Site)

Schedule: 5/40 (Monday through Friday)

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing diverse, 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.

About L3Harris Technologies:

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 47,000 employees, with customers in more than 100 countries.

Job Description: 

L3Harris Technologies is seeking an Electrical Manufacturing Engineer in Norfolk VA location to support the Circuit Breaker Depot.  The Manufacturing Engineer will support the evaluation, repair, overhaul and test of surface and subsurface military circuit breakers and various electronic equipment in support of the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program.

Essential Functions:

  • Ensures products meet technical, test quality, cost, safety, schedule and Naval qualification requirements.
  • Troubleshoots and resolves hardware manufacturing, quality and test issues to support production schedules.
  • Improves manufacturing processes, documentation, yield and test efficiency in collaboration with a multi-disciplined team.
  • Translates engineering design requirements into manufacturing operations sheets, work instructions, tooling and test equipment, workflows and processes.
  • Supports daily manufacturing areas with hands-on hardware troubleshooting and incorporation/creation of changes (Engineering Change Requests, Engineering Change Orders).
  • Dispositions non-conforming material with root cause, corrective action and defect analysis as required to prevent recurrence.
  • Provides real-time technical support to breaker technicians, in-house as well as the supply base.
  • Supports the Refurbishment and Repair requirements and processing of Government Furnished Material (GFM) or Equipment (GFE).
  • Reviews design drawings for obsolescence risk mitigation and redesign or alternate manufacturing processes
  • Works to achieve operational targets and KPIs.
  • Able to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) or Electrical Engineering Technology (BSEET) and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience, or a Graduate Degree or equivalent with 0 to 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 6 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

  • Prior manufacturing engineering experience with military products.
  • Strong multidisciplined engineering aptitude, analytical skills and problem-solving skills.
  • Experience with Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement activities.
  • Proficiency with CAD modeling tools, Labview software and/or C++ software programming. Familiarity with PCB layout software and Gerber files is a plus.
  • Experience with technical drawing interpretation including hardware drawings, printed circuit boards, cable drawings, schematic diagrams and Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing.
  • Experience with surface/sub-surface nuclear electrical power distribution systems such as circuit breakers, switchboards, and switchgear.
  • Familiarity with IPC-J-Std-001, IPC-A-610 and/or IPC/WHMA-A-620.
  • Strong organization skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
  • Proficient use of Microsoft Office suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).

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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.

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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