About the Role
The Test Engineering Electrical Sustaining team at L3Harris is responsible to provide daily support for the manufacturing test solutions used for in house production as well as production at our vendors (contract manufacturers). Our test solutions are automated functional tests we develop for testing Circuit Card Assemblies, Electromechanical Assemblies, Optical/Laser Systems and for fully assembled products. This role also includes ownership for upgrading the existing test fixture designs to improve test coverage as well as making them more robust.
Essential Skills Required
Can work well and integrate within a team environment.
Self-driven and motivated with the ability to learn new technologies quickly.
Strong troubleshooting/debugging and problem-solving skills.
Strong understanding of what it takes to have a production ready solution.
Excellent verbal and written communication and collaboration skills.
Experience with Development Lifecycle methodologies (Git Flow)
Support quality practices (AS9100 and ISO9001)
Tasks to be Accomplished
Support activities related to test fixtures and software test applications for in-house production, vendors (contract manufacturers), Worldwide service centers and In-Country Assemblies
Debug and repair Test jigs on the test repair rack.
Update test fixture designs and software to improve test coverage due to product design changes
Provide electrical technical support to Circuit Card Repair Cell
Build, update and repair test WHAs (to IPC/WHMA-A-620 Standards), Test Boxes and Test Racks
Take ownership to update current mechanical, electrical drawings and process documentation related to test fixtures and test racks
Manage and disposition Material Review Board inventory and manage aging inventory reports
Support regular MRB review meetings for CCAs
Create WICIs for CCA rework/conversions
Work with Design Engineering and Operations Engineering to debug and identify workmanship/thermal/design issues and electrical failures to improve yields
Identify and monitor first pass yield and rolling yields, failure trends & systemic issues by conducting 8D root cause analysis and implementing permanent corrective actions of electrical assemblies and circuit cards
Lead/Support tiger teams in quality issues as they pertain to electrical systems and test fixtures
Set realistic target dates for completion of tasks and project milestones, execute and complete on time.
Technical Skills Required
Practical understanding/implementation of various technologies in Electronics and Test Engineering.
Practical understanding/implementation of circuit card assemblies, wiring harnesses, and circuit card manufacturing processes.
Practical understanding/implementation of designing custom circuit cards using OrCad Capture and Allegro PCB layout.
Practical understanding/implementation of designing with microcontrollers, FPGA's and programming in VHDL.
Practical understanding/implementation of knowledge of communications protocols (i.e. RS232, RS422, USB, I2C, CAN Bus, Ethernet etc.).
Practical understanding/implementation of with SDI video standards and signal analysis techniques
Practical understanding/implementation of designing and developing functional tests and/or automation systems using LabVIEW & C#.
Practical understanding/implementation of JTAG Boundary Scan testing.
Experience & Education Requirements
Requires practical knowledge of job area.
Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience.
Graduate’s Degree and a minimum of 0 to 2 years of prior related experience.
In lieu of a degree, minimum of 6 years of prior related experience.
This posting is for a current vacancy. In the province of Ontario, Canada, the salary range for this position will be $85,000-103,000.
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At L3Harris, we foster an inclusive and equitable workplace. 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. For applicants with disabilities, we will provide you with accommodation so that you have what you need in order to be at your best.
L3Harris performs background checks prior to employment as all applicants must be eligible for registration with the Controlled Goods Program and obtain and maintain a positive security assessment. Some positions may require a government of Canada “Reliability” status and/or Level 2 (Secret) security clearance. In addition, L3Harris performs pre-employment substance abuse testing where required.
