Job Title: Manufacturing Technician B
Job Code: 47585
Job Location: Field
Job Schedule: 4/10: Employees work 10 hour days, 4 days a week
Job Description:
Manufacturing Technician B is responsible for setting up and operating wave solder, selective solder, and automated insertion (AI)/component placement equipment used to manufacture printed circuit board assemblies.
This position requires the ability to follow approved manufacturing procedures, interpret assembly drawings and work instructions, identify soldering and component placement defects, and record production information in manufacturing databases. The successful candidate will perform authorized equipment adjustments and basic troubleshooting while working in a fast-paced environment with a cross-functional team.
Essential Functions:
- Set up and operate wave solder and selective solder machines according to approved work instructions, process specifications, and production schedules.
- Load approved machine programs and verify process parameters, including solder temperature, preheat settings, flux application, conveyor speed, and selective solder nozzle configuration.
- Set up and operate automated insertion and component placement equipment to install electronic components onto circuit boards.
- Load and verify component reels, feeders, trays, or magazines, confirming part numbers, orientation, polarity, and placement accuracy.
- Prepare circuit boards, fixtures, tooling, and materials for production and perform equipment changeovers between assemblies.
- Monitor equipment operation and identify soldering or placement defects, including solder bridges, insufficient solder, missing components, misalignment, and incorrect polarity.
- Perform visual inspections and use inspection equipment in accordance with approved procedures and acceptance criteria.
- Read and interpret assembly drawings, bills of material, and work instructions to support manufacturing operations.
- Perform authorized operator-level equipment adjustments and troubleshooting; escalate equipment failures or process deviations to manufacturing engineering, maintenance, or quality personnel.
- Perform routine equipment cleaning and preventive maintenance within established training and authorization.
- Record production quantities, inspection findings, defects, material usage, and equipment issues in manufacturing records and electronic databases.
- Follow electrostatic discharge (ESD), chemical handling, equipment safety, and foreign object debris (FOD) control procedures.
- Collaborate with production, engineering, maintenance, and quality teams to resolve issues and meet production requirements.
- Support continuous improvement activities to improve quality, reduce scrap, and increase production efficiency.
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or equivalent with 4 years prior experience, 2 year post-secondary/AA Degree and 0-2 years prior experience
Preferred Additional Skills:
- Experience operating wave solder, selective solder, automated insertion, or component placement equipment.
- Familiarity with through-hole and surface-mount circuit board assembly processes.
- Experience with machine setup, feeder preparation, equipment changeovers, and basic equipment troubleshooting.
- Knowledge of electronic component identification, orientation, polarity, and proper handling.
- Experience with L3Harris RFCD products and assembly processes.
- Ability to read and understand assembly drawings, bills of material, and manufacturing work instructions.
- Familiarity with IPC-A-610 acceptance criteria and IPC J-STD-001 soldering requirements.
- Experience working in an ESD-controlled manufacturing environment.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Strong attention to detail, customer focus, and communication skills.
- Ability to identify problems and contribute to process improvements.
In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in New York is $41,500 - $76,500. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
