Associate, Materials Process Engineer

About the role

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing 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. 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 Code: 45126 | Location: Huntsville, AL

Responsibilities

• Test non-metallic materials using a variety of measurement instruments and equipment such as balances, universal testing machines, ovens, hotplates, hydraulic presses, thermal testing equipment and SEM.
• Fabricate, cure, and inspect non-metallic materials test panels as needed, utilizing equipment such as ovens, caul plates, hydraulic presses, and autoclaves.
• Assist chemists with general wet chemistry processes.
• 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 material specification requirements.
• Assist investigations in production and development programs, suggesting specific relevant testing, and carefully presenting the extent of information gained.
• Assist in optimization of new laboratory set up.
• Communicate with members from other teams and departments to facilitate work and assist with enterprise test efforts.
• Maintain laboratory readiness and cleanliness through 5S+1, kitting, and continuous improvement initiatives

Requirements

To be eligible, applicants must be pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field or have completed their bachelor’s degree within the last 12 months, regardless of age.

Skills

Basic knowledge of polymeric materialsWorking knowledge of Microsoft Software applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)