Engineering Technician C

Job Title: Engineering Technician C

Job Code: 46936

Job Location: State College, PA

Job Schedule: 9/80 Reg: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked, and have every other Friday off   

Job Description:

The Engineering Technician C supports manufacturing and engineering operations through the assembly, testing, troubleshooting, calibration, and rework of electronic parts, components, subassemblies, and final assemblies. This role works closely with engineers to set up and maintain test equipment, verify product performance, resolve technical issues, and support manufacturing process improvements.

The successful candidate will apply fully proficient technical knowledge and methodical problem-solving skills to diagnose electronic circuit issues, interpret technical documentation, and ensure products meet applicable specifications and quality requirements.

Essential Functions:

• Perform testing, troubleshooting, calibration, and tuning of electronics, including RF, analog, and digital circuitry.
• Interpret engineering drawings, schematics, diagrams, bills of material, customer specifications, and test procedures to verify product performance and diagnose failures.
• Troubleshoot electronic circuits to the component level using signal generators, oscilloscopes, power meters, spectrum analyzers, and related test equipment.
• Set up, configure, calibrate, and maintain RF test equipment; verify proper operation of test setups and units under test.
• Document test results, troubleshooting findings, discrepancies, and corrective actions accurately and thoroughly.
• Perform mechanical and electromechanical assembly, adjustment, and rework of components, subassemblies, and final assemblies in accordance with approved documentation.
• Apply systematic problem-solving methods to resolve complex technical issues and collaborate with engineering and quality personnel as needed.
• Assist in developing and improving manufacturing methods, test procedures, and process controls through the L3Harris continuous improvement process.
• Lift and transport items weighing up to 30 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, technical procedures, and bills of material.
• Must be able to obtain the required security clearance.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent with a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience, or a two-year postsecondary technical education/associate degree with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Associate degree in electronics or a related technical discipline.]
• Working knowledge of electronic test equipment and its applicaiton to circuit testing and fault isolation
• Knowledge and practical skills in electronic testing, troubleshooting, calibration, and manufacturing support.
• Strong understanding of RF transmission, receiver circuits, and analog and digital electronic theory, with experience troubleshooting circuits to the component level.
• Advanced proficiency with electronic test equipment, RF tuning, and circuit and equipment calibration procedures.
• Ability to interpret complex electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and bills of material to support assembly, testing, and fault isolation.
• Experience with environmental testing, product monitoring, and detailed assembly or rework under a microscope.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and familiarity with IPC J-STD-001, IPC-A-610, and IPC/WHMA-A-620 requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to identify process improvements, communicate technical findings, and contribute to L3Harris continuous improvement initiatives.