Manufacturing Technician D

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, delivering end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea, and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

About the role

The Manufacturing Technician D is a senior-level technical role responsible for performing advanced troubleshooting, repair, testing, and manufacturing support activities in a production environment. This position serves as a technical leader within the manufacturing team, providing direction and oversight to other troubleshooting technicians to ensure timely resolution of production issues, high-quality workmanship, and adherence to safety and process standards. The role also involves evaluating the effectiveness of troubleshooting activities, supporting continuous improvement efforts, and developing the technical skills of team members through coaching and knowledge sharing.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced troubleshooting, diagnosis, repair, rework, and testing of manufacturing assemblies, subassemblies, systems, and equipment.
• Lead complex root cause investigations related to production failures, process disruptions, and equipment or product performance issues.
• Oversee the day-to-day troubleshooting activities of other technicians to ensure work is completed accurately, efficiently, and in alignment with established procedures and production goals.
• Monitor the quality, effectiveness, and timeliness of troubleshooting efforts and provide feedback to improve individual and team performance.
• Serve as a technical resource and escalation point for difficult or recurring production and test issues.
• Evaluate technician performance in execution of troubleshooting tasks, including adherence to work instructions, diagnostic methods, repair quality, and documentation practices.
• Help improve the skillsets of other troubleshooting technicians by providing hands-on coaching, mentoring, cross-training, and technical instruction.
• Identify training gaps and recommend development opportunities to strengthen team technical capability and overall manufacturing performance.
• Partner with engineering, quality, manufacturing leadership, and test personnel to resolve technical issues and implement corrective actions.
• Review and interpret schematics, drawings, work instructions, specifications, and technical documentation to support troubleshooting and repair activities.
• Ensure accurate documentation of failures, root causes, corrective actions, repairs, and test results in production tracking systems and other required records.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying trends, recurring defects, inefficiencies, and opportunities for process enhancement.
• Assist in developing and refining troubleshooting procedures, standard work, and best practices to improve consistency and repeatability.
• Promote and enforce compliance with all safety, ESD, quality, regulatory, and manufacturing process requirements.
• Support production schedules and help prioritize troubleshooting resources to minimize downtime and maintain throughput.
• Participate in audits, readiness reviews, corrective action activities, and process improvement projects as needed.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required; technical certificate or associate degree in electronics, manufacturing technology, industrial systems, or a related field preferred.
• Significant experience in manufacturing, production test, electronics repair, mechanical assembly, or troubleshooting in a technical production environment.
• Demonstrated advanced troubleshooting and diagnostic capability in manufacturing systems, products, or test equipment.
• Proven ability to guide, coordinate, or provide technical oversight to other technicians in a production setting.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, quality requirements, and root cause/corrective action methods.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, specifications, and work instructions.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to provide clear direction, constructive feedback, and technical instruction to peers.
• Experience documenting technical findings, repairs, and process issues accurately and completely.
• Working knowledge of safety procedures, ESD controls, and applicable production standards.

Qualifications

Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience or 2 years post-Secondary/Associates Degree with 4 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Additional Skills

• Experience in a lead technician, senior technician, or team lead capacity.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and defect reduction methodologies.
• Experience supporting technician training, onboarding, or skills development initiatives.
• Certification or specialized training relevant to the manufacturing environment.

Pay

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in New York state is $28.37 - $52.88. 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.

Benefits

• Health and disability insurance
• 401(k) match
• Flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Education assistance
• Parental leave
• Paid time off
• 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.

Schedule

4/10 First Shift