Engineering Technician (Materials and Process)

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing diverse, 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 Technologies is an agile global aerospace and defense technology innovator, delivering end-to-end solutions that meet customers’ mission-critical needs. The company provides advanced defense and commercial technologies across space, air, land, sea and cyber domains. L3Harris has approximately $18 billion in annual revenue and 47,000 employees, with customers in more than 100 countries. Description: Job Title: Engineering Technician (Materials and Process)Job Code: SAS20221708-88854Job Location: Palm Bay, FLJob Description:Engineering Support Technician qualified to develop and execute specialty material processes and support evaluation and testing of metallic, non-metallic, and composite materials used in Aerospace and Defense programs.Work with Materials & Processes engineers to develop and perform destructive and non-destructive techniques which include material property testing, analytical methods, failure analysis, and surface preparationResponsibilities include interfacing with internal customers to assist in the selection, evaluation, and application of numerous materials and processes relevant to the technical activities of L3HarrisExperience in a hands-on lab environment involving manufacturing process development of structural/non-structural bonding, coating, molding applicationsEssential Functions:Metallurgical and electronic component cross-sectioning and polishing including sample preparation, potting, etching, and microscopy.Adhesive bonding including surface preparation, cleaning, chemical etch, and priming.Drawing interpretation per ASME Working with internal customer teams in a development lab and development type environmentWorking with minimal supervision and high degree of initiativeWorking with and around hazardous chemicalsAssisting in routine laboratory operationsQualifications: Experience with cross-sectioning, polishing, surface preparation, chemical etch, and primingPreferred Additional Skills:Knowledge of machining operationsProficiency maintaining and troubleshooting laboratory equipmentCompetency in MS Office Suite and proficiency in documenting proceduresWorks well in team environment with good communication skillsAbility to work on multiple projects at one time