L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing 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 the Trusted Disruptor in the defense industry. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security. Job Title: Associate, Mechanical Engineer Job Location: Waco, Texas Job Description: • Provide mechanical engineering support for both new product development activities as well as factory support of existing products • Translate product requirements into a mechanical specification and test plan to be used for development • Execute verification testing as defined by the mechanical specification and test plan • Conduct design analysis and testing, both structural and thermal, to prove design will meet customer requirements • Responsible for understanding customer needs, generating test procedures and finally executing the test • Generate and/or process engineering change orders (ECO’s) as required • Work directly with mechanical designers on CAD models and part documentation Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Engineering Mechanics, Materials Science Engineering or related field Preferred Skills: • CAD or analysis (FEA) tools exposure, and/or experience in mechanical design or analysis of electronic systems, structures and mechanisms • Familiarity with transducer instrumentation, data collection and or automation and software programming for numerical analysis • Must be able to apply the principles of Structural Mechanics to predict internal stresses and structural instabilities • Must be able to generate free body diagrams, determine reaction forces, calculate internal loads, and develop shear and moment diagrams • Working knowledge of one programming language • Familiarity with finite element methods and fatigue and damage tolerance principle In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Washington, and the Greater D.C, Denver, or NYC areas is [$67,000.00 MIN - $123,500.00 MAX]. The salary range for this role in Colorado state, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New York state, and Vermont is [$58,000.00 MIN - $108,000.00 MAX]. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements. L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law. Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. 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 resume for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your resume, 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. L3Harris Technologies is an E-Verify Employer. Please click here for the E-Verify Poster in English or Spanish. For information regarding your Right To Work, please click here for English or Spanish.
See More Details >>Electro Mechanical Technician OM25-32 Position Summary: Perform duties including preventive maintenance, installation, testing, repair, and troubleshooting on system protection and control equipment involved in System Operations, Transmission, and Relay and Control Engineering. Perform other duties as required. Tasks, Duties and Responsibilities: Routine Testing and Maintenance of Electrical Equipment, Controls, Wiring and Fuses Perform routine calibration and repair of electromechanical, solid state and microprocessor-based relays. Verify proper operation and reliability of circuit switchers, motor operated air switches, and associated equipment. Assist in setting and maintaining schedules to perform periodic accuracy checks and calibration of system protection devices and energy/power quality instrumentation. Perform electrical test, calibration, and repair on equipment to include, but not limited to: • 15kv and 27kv reclosers, ranging from oil circuit reclosers to microprocessor controlled/vacuum interrupter reclosers. • 69kv to 345kv OCB's and GCB's. • windings and tap changers on transformers and regulators and mobile substations. • load tap changer and regulator controls ranging from electromechanical to solid state. Installation of New Relay & Equipment Install and verify proper operation of all types of relaying schemes for line, transformer and under-frequency. Validate setting changes and report any out of tolerance values or mis-operation conditions discovered. Install and maintain associated equipment; i.e. electronic recorders, pulse multipliers, and transducers. Education and Experience Requirements: • High School Diploma or equivalent certificate. • Minimum of 3 years electrical or substation mechanical experience. • Completion of a relevant 2-year electrical certification program or degree may be substituted for experience. Physical and Environmental Requirements: Requires working outside in varying environmental and weather conditions and temperature extremes. Requires sometimes working at night. Requires lifting, pushing, pulling, or carrying weight equal to 100 pounds or less. Requires pushing, pulling, and reaching above the shoulders. Requires kneeling, crawling, bending or twisting while lifting arms above shoulders and stooping for extended periods of time, in order to accomplish duties, while grasping, pulling or pushing objects or manipulating tools. Requires walking and/or standing for extended periods of times. Requires sitting for extended periods of time while riding in a motor vehicle. Requires wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including breathing apparatus. Requires manual and detailed hand work using both hands. Also may require repetitive manual tasks. Requires working overtime and traveling at times with short notice. Must live within a 45-minute response time to Brazos Electric Office located in Waco, TX for emergency response. Must posses a valid driver's license. Must be able to work in confined spaces.
See More Details >>Job Title: Mechanical Repair Technician Department: Return & Repairs Reports To: Mechanical Products Production Manager FLSA Status: Non-Exempt SUMMARY This position has the function of processing, repair, and assembly of returned mechanical products, under the authority of the Company's FAA Repair Station certificate, and follows FAA regulations for repairing airworthy products by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate(s). ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. • Receives and logs returned products. Evaluates returned products to determine scope of work and parts required for repair. • Orders parts, tools, supplies required for maintaining operational flow of product repairs. Maintains required paperwork and data entry in accordance with Company procedures and computerized system. • Performs repair and test operations in accordance with proper documentation. Documents repair work performed in accordance with repair station procedures and policy. • Coordinates and expedites other repair/assembly operations with production control and manufacturing supervisors. Strives to meet Company performance goals. • Provides supervision and training to other Assembly & Return Repairer(s). • Participates in audits of FAA procedures. • Complies with and conducts business in accordance with the letter, spirit, and intent of all relevant laws and regulations, policies, work procedures, instructions; wherefore, refrains from any illegal, dishonest, unethical conduct. Maintains communications with all employees, vendors, customers and others in a cooperative and professional manner, while treating them in with dignity, respect and courtesy. • Performs other related duties as required and may be assigned. QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. ESSENTIAL EDUCATION, SKILLS, and/or EXPERIENCE: • Education: High school diploma or GED, associate's degree (A.S.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school preferred. • Experience: Two (2) years applied experience and/or training in mechanical assembly and repair. • Or, equivalent combination of education and experience. • Other aerospace assembly background experience a plus. In addition, this position requires: • Ability to comprehend oral and graphic instructions or technical information, and write simple documentation and correspondence. Effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to assembly workers, supervisors, engineers, FAA inspectors and certification officials, customers, and other employees of the organization. • Working knowledge of mechanical assembly and problem diagnosis to the component parts level. Ability to identify technical problems, evaluate and select available options for solutions, and to carry out instructions furnished. • Ability to read and interpret blueprints and interpret engineering specifications. Good knowledge of hand tools, machinery, and mechanical test equipment. • Basic proficiency computer skills in Windows interface, Microsoft package (Outlook, Word, Excel), and databases. • Familiar with concepts of quality control and safety involving mechanical repairs. • This position must meet “US Person” Export Control Requirements as defined by 22 CFR 120.62 - “US Person means a person who is a lawful permanent resident as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).” Or a successful foreign person candidate must be eligible to obtain any required export authorizations.” CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS • Required to complete qualifications and obtain the FAA Repairman Certificate. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, use hands and fingers, handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms. • The employee is occasionally required to walk and move about the facility, sit, and talk or hear. • The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. • Required to pass visual acuity exam (with or without corrective lenses) and meet Safety Sensitive position requirements. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled Shift: First Shift
See More Details >>Embarking on a career in the mechanical trade in Waco, TX, often begins with an apprenticeship, blending practical experience with theoretical knowledge, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships typically span three to four years, demanding extensive training under seasoned professionals. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are 59,550 mechanical trade professionals nationwide, with a projected job growth of 11% from 2023 to 2033. Apprentices earn an average of $561 per week in Waco, with an annual overtime average of $29,112. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like HireLevel help aspiring mechanical professionals find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential—often exceeding $70,000 annually for experienced professionals.
