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Job Title:Materials & Processes Lab Engineering Technician C

Job Code: 28617

Job Location: Palm Bay, FL

Job Description: 

Specialty Engineering Materials & Processes Support Technician qualified to develop and execute evaluation and testing of metallic, non-metallic, and composite materials used in Aerospace and Defense programs.

• Work with Materials & Processes engineers to develop and perform destructive and non-destructive techniques which include material property testing, analytical methods, failure analysis, and surface preparation
• Responsibilities include interfacing with internal customers to assist in the selection, evaluation, and application of numerous materials and processes relevant to the technical activities of L3Harris
• Contribute ideas for new process development or process improvements.
• Work is hands-on in a lab environment involving manufacturing process development of structural/non-structural bonding, coating, molding applications

Essential Functions: 

• Metallurgical and electronic component cross-sectioning and polishing include sample preparation, potting, etching, and microscopy.
• Adhesive bonding includes surface preparation, cleaning, chemical etch, and application of coating systems.
• Over molding and potting for cables.  Design of molds.
• Drawing interpretation per ASME Y14.100
• Working with internal customer teams in a development lab and development type environment
• Collaboration skills to work effectively in a team environment, sharing knowledge and insights, and assisting colleagues with their work when necessary.
• Time management skills to meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks or projects simultaneously.
• Working with minimal supervision and high degree of initiative
• Working with and around hazardous chemicals
• Assisting in routine laboratory operations

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
• 2+ years of experience with cross-sectioning, polishing, surface preparation, chemical etch, and priming

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Competency in MS Office Suite and proficiency in documenting procedures
• Ability to work on multiple projects at one time

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