Engineering Technician at Rochester

Job Title Engineering Technician

Job Location Rochester, NY
Job Code - RFCD

Harris RF Communications is the leading global supplier of secure radio communications and embedded high-grade encryption solutions for military, government and commercial organizations and a leading supplier of assured communications systems and equipment for public safety, utility and transportation markets, with products ranging from the most advanced IP voice and data networks to portable and mobile single and multiband radios.

Job Description:

The Calibration Technicians will test, calibrate, maintain and repair electrical, mechanical, electromechanical, electronic, analytical measuring, and recording equipment to ensure conformance to established guidelines. The Calibration Technician must be familiar with various measurement units, such as, meters, kilograms, seconds, amperes, ohms, and hertz. The Calibration Technician will apply job skills and company policies and procedures to complete a wide range of tasks, and work on assignments that are moderately complex in nature where judgment is required in resolving problems and making routine recommendations.

The Calibration Technician will identify and utilize appropriate manual and automated measurement procedures. In addition, the Calibration Technician will perform laboratory housekeeping and may perform some administrative duties.

The Calibration Technician performs calibrations and certifies products and accessories to meet tolerances and product specifications according to standard operating procedures. Specifically,

Calibrate and certify products and accessories to meet tolerances and product specifications

Repair and calibration of test and measurement equipment including, but not limited to, general purpose, RF/Microwave,

Dimensional, DC/Low Frequency, Optical, Mechanical, Thermodynamics, and Time & Frequency

Configure and update software/firmware as required, on customer computers

Identify IM&TE out-of-tolerance conditions and perform corrective action via adjustments, component replacement, correction

factors, etc

Identify and correct measurement errors, as applicable

Follow defined calibration techniques and processes

Maintain workload designed to meet production schedules to ensure on-time deliveries

Interact with Production, Engineering, internal and external customers

Complete applicable documentation related to assignments

Ensure all required business tasks are completed in a timely and quality manner.

Actively participates in a team environment.

Prepare calibration reports and certificates

Adapt existing calibration equipment, standards, and techniques to accomplish unique measurements tasks for which they are not principally used.

 Requirements

- HS Diploma with a minimum 8 years ofexperience, or AAS degree with a minimum 4 years experience

- Formal advanced training in Metrology; Military MEL/TMDE/DOD training preferred.

- Minimum of 4 years experience in the repair and calibration of electronic equipment required.

- Must be able to show a track record ofattention to detail.

- Provenskills with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and industry specific software.

- Capable of heavy lifting (50 to 80 pounds).

- AC/DC Low Frequency experience required.

- Proficiency in RF Calibrations and repairs required.

- Ability to navigate various computer / database systems

- Knowledge of Quality Management Systems; ISO 9001, ISO 17025 and ANSI Z-540

- MetCal procedure

Preferred Additonal Skills:

- Must be able to perform general math and algebra functions; understanding of Basic Statistics

- Must possess good written and verbal, communication skills, and interpersonal skills

- Technical writing ability

- Advanced ability to troubleshoot, repair, align and optimize precision equipment

- Must be a self-motivator, self-starter, work as a team player, and follow written procedures

- Certification: ASQ Certified Calibration Technician (CCT)

- Physical Dimensional experience preferred.

-Excellent customer service skills

Please be aware that many of our positions require a security clearance, or the ability to obtain one. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

By submitting your rsum for this position, you understand and agree that Harris Corporation may share your rsum, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions.

Country: USA, State: New York, City: Rochester, Company: Harris Corporation.