Assembly & Test Technician

**Job Title - Assembly & Test Technician**

**Job Location - Tewkesbury, UK**

**Your next role**

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career as a Assembly & Test Technician, L3Harris is here to help you grow.

At L3Harris, in our Intelligence & Cyber International (ICI) division, we work closely with UK Government and Security Agencies to shape and build cutting-edge solutions that combat the ever-evolving threats faced by the public and private sectors on a dailybasis.

We are looking for a Assembly & Test Technician to join our expanding Manufacturing team. You will be responsible for assembling/testing and fault finding of L3Harris products in line with defined processes and specifications.

**What the role will involve**

If you were to join our team of dedicated experts, the responsibilities of your role will include the following:

- Assembling and Testing of L3Harris products
- Troubleshooting and fault finding of Electronic and Electro-Mechanical Assemblies
- ATE tests in accordance with PTS instructions.
- Record results on Production Test Reports (PTR) and/or in the manufacturing test database.
- Provide FTY information for work carried out
- Circuit card inspection in accordance with IPC-A-610
- Circuit card rework, both SMT and through-hole in accordance with IPC-7711/7721
- Provide timely and accurate data for tasks undertaken including; time, quality, quantity and serialisation.
- Assisting Manufacturing and Business Unit Engineering with prototype assembly, test and new product introduction in Manufacturing.
- Assist in the identification of root causes, along with corrective and preventive measures.
- Participate in and contribute to continuous improvement activities.
- Maintain a clean, working environment conforming to highest standards of EHS, ESD, and 5S.
- Ensure accurate completion of records in line with the L3Harris Quality Management System
- Ensure that all business activity is conducted in line with company values, policies and ethics codes of conduct.
- Undertake any other activity as reasonably requested by management

**What you’ll bring**

The role of Assembly & Test Technician requires the following experience and skills:

- Relevant experience in electronic/electro-mechanical assembly.
- Competent in the use of hand tools
- Experience of manual testing and ATE (Automated Test Equipment)
- Will have worked in batch/low volume production of complex, quality driven products
- Experienced in recording, analysing and evaluating test results.
- Support in test development for new products.
- Able to monitor and maintain the standards on test stations
- Depth of understanding of electronic components and assemblies including RF
- Sound knowledge of test equipment, including usage, set up and maintenance.
- Ability to fault find and identify repair (to component level would be desirable but not essential)
- Able to work within the demands of a busy production environment
- Capability to identify root causes of issues, and identify corrective and preventative measures, in conjunction with design engineers as appropriate
- Experience of Continuous Improvement tools and techniques, e.g. Lean or Six Sigma
- Experience of wiring and PCB repair is desirable but not essential

**Additional benefits**

At L3Harris, we value and appreciate everything our people do for us, and offer an attractive package. A few of our benefits are:

- Flexible working hours and hybrid working where possible
- 3.5 hour day on Fridays - finish before 12pm
- Pension scheme of up to 7% employer contribution
- 25 days holiday per year, increasing with long service and with the opportunity to buy/sell
- Private medical insurance
- Flexible opt-in extras such as a health care cash plan, dental insurance, gym membership, critical illness cover and cycle to work scheme
- Training and development opportunities and support with qualifications where relevant
- Mental health and wellbeing schemes

**Important to know**

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination and offers equal opportunities for all. Applications from individuals are encouragedregardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and marriage and civil partnerships.