Engineering Technician D - 2nd Shift
L3Harris · Salt Lake City, UT
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Degree
- Required (or equivalent experience)
- Experience asked
- 8+ years
- Industry
- Aerospace & defense
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level manufacturing role at L3Harris (aerospace & defense) in Salt Lake City, UT. , you will independently support the design, construction, integration, testing, troubleshooting, calibration, repair, and maintenance of equipment, components, devices, and systems.
- They ask for
- 8+ years · degree required (or equivalent experience)
- Tools it names
- Root cause
- Openings
- 2 with this title at this site
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Manufacturing Engineer roles in Utah: typical posted base $90k–$115k.
Median of the low and high ends of 7 live postings that list pay, out of 31 manufacturing engineer openings in Utah, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 30 other live manufacturing postings in Utah.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- More than usual (8+ vs 6+)
Typical $90k–$115k, from 7 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 6+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Root cause 52%
- Tooling 35%
- Lean 35%
- New product launch 32%
- Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 23%
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This plant: L3Harris in Salt Lake City
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Full description from L3HarrisAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Essential Functions
· Perform advanced construction, troubleshooting, calibration, testing, repair, and maintenance across electronic, mechanical, electromechanical, and optical systems.
· Diagnose complex issues, isolate faults, and verify system performance using engineering documentation, test procedures, and advanced diagnostic equipment.
· Conduct calibration, alignment, and functional checks; make required adjustments or component replacements; and document results accurately in prescribed formats.
· Provide mentorship and guidance to lower-level technicians on tasks and technical approaches.
· Recommend solutions to technical issues, applying judgment and initiative to resolve complex challenges.
Qualifications
Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience or 2 years post-Secondary/Associates Degree with a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience.
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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 is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. 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: Engineering Technician D
Job Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Schedule: 2nd Shift - 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days- totaling 80 hours worked- and have every other Friday off
L3Harris’ Communication Systems segment is currently seeking a Engineering Technician D to join our team. This position will be based at our Salt Lake City, Utah facility.
Job Description
The Engineering Technician D is a highly developed technical contributor who performs advanced work across electronic, mechanical, electromechanical, and optical systems, with a strong emphasis on testing, troubleshooting, fault isolation, and system performance verification. In this role, you will independently support the design, construction, integration, testing, troubleshooting, calibration, repair, and maintenance of equipment, components, devices, and systems. Working from schematics, engineering drawings, manuals, test procedures, and written or verbal instructions, you will use a wide range of test and diagnostic equipment to identify issues, analyze system behavior, isolate root causes, and verify proper operation and performance.
This is an experienced role requiring strong judgment, initiative, and problem-solving ability to resolve complex technical issues and support reliable system performance. You will conduct detailed test activities, interpret results, recommend corrective actions, and contribute to solutions that enhance manufacturing, engineering, and test operations. In addition, you will mentor junior technicians, provide technical recommendations, and apply advanced hands-on technical expertise to improve troubleshooting methods, test effectiveness, and overall team performance in a mission-driven environment.
Preferred Additional Skills
· Experience resolving complex technical issues requiring independent judgment.
· Ability to support process improvements and recommend new procedures or methods.
· Proficiency with test equipment, diagnostic tools, and technical documentation.
· Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills across multiple technical domains.
· Experience leading or facilitating technical work within a team environment
· Highly developed technical knowledge in electronic, mechanical, electromechanical, and/or optical systems.
· Ability to work autonomously and support others through mentorship and guidance.
· Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate across teams and departments.