Job Information
L3Harris Engineering Technician B in Huntsville, Alabama
Job Title: Engineering Technician B, Materials & Process Engineering
Job Code: 14166
Job Location: Huntsville, AL
Job Schedule: 9/80 - Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off
Job Description:
The Aerojet Rocketdyne Business Segment of L3Harris is seeking an Engineering Technician to join our growing Huntsville, Alabama facility.
This position will work in the Advanced Manufacturing Facility’s (AMF) Materials and Process Engineering Laboratory and will be responsible for conducting tests to support material acceptance testing, material shelf-life extension testing, and inert materials characterization. This position will report to the Materials and Processes Engineering AMF Laboratory Manager in Huntsville, AL.
Essential Functions:
Test non-metallic materials using a variety of measurement instruments such as balances, universal testing machines, ovens, hotplates, hydraulic presses, and more.
Create, cure, and inspect non-metallic materials as needed, utilizing equipment such as ovens, caul plates, hydraulic presses, and autoclaves.
Conduct testing according to ASTM/MIL/ISO etc standards, standard work documents, and custom work requests.
Measure specific properties and record the data, performing calculations to generate a report, according to specification requirements.
Assist investigations in production and development programs by performing relevant testing and communicating the extent of information gained.
Communicate with members from other teams and departments to facilitate work.
Maintain laboratory readiness and cleanliness through 5S+1, kitting, and continuous improvement.
Travel is not expected with this position; however, maximum travel is estimated to be 10%.
Qualifications:
Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 4 years of prior relevant experience or 2 years post-Secondary/Associates Degree in a technical field with 0 to 2 years of prior related experience.
Preferred Additional Skills:
Working knowledge of Microsoft Software applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Experience working in a laboratory environment
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.