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Job Title: Metrology Tool Maker C (CMM/Laser Tracker)

Job Code: 37381

Job Location: Rochester, NY

Job Schedule: 5/8 MON

Job Description:

L3Harris's Optics department in Rochester, NY, is seeking a dedicated Optics Metrology Technician to support the production of top-tier optical components for advanced astronomical, high-energy laser, and earth imaging applications. You will work closely with engineers, operate precise optical equipment, and inspect components to ensure exceptional quality. Join a team of innovators in precision optics and contribute to groundbreaking projects. If you have a keen eye for detail and a passion for optical technology, apply now to advance your career with us in this exciting and dynamic field.

Essential Functions:

• Independently set up and run CMM inspections for standard and moderately complex jobs using released inspection routines and plans.
• Independently set up and perform laser tracker measurements for large hardware, tooling, and alignment verification activities.
• Assemble and align optical test sets to defined requirements using released procedures, hardware lists, and reference features.
• Operate interferometers to collect wavefront or surface data per released instructions and verify setup readiness before data collection.
• Execute hexapod routines provided by Optical Engineering and verify that the system is in the correct state before and after routine execution.
• Perform troubleshooting of metrology setups and results, including setup stability, target placement, datum alignment, line-of-sight issues, repeatability concerns, and obvious data anomalies.
• Maintain clear and complete documentation of setup conditions, hardware identifiers, configuration status, and measurement results.
• Escalate suspect results, setup issues, or routine execution problems with sufficient detail to support efficient resolution.
• Support continuous improvement of setup practices, work instructions, and test readiness within the assigned area.
• Review job requirements before setup and identify likely configuration, alignment, or measurement risks that should be addressed before data collection begins.

Qualifications:

• Requires fully proficient job knowledge/skills.
• Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 6 years of prior relevant experience or 2 years post-Secondary/Associates Degree with a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Experience with CMM software such as PC-DMIS, Calypso, Modus, MCOSMOS, PolyWorks, or similar.
• Experience with laser tracker systems such as API, FARO, Leica, or similar.
• Experience assembling and aligning optical test sets for precision measurement work.
• Experience operating interferometers in a production or lab environment.
• Experience using hexapods or other motion systems to run established routines and support alignment-sensitive work.
• Familiarity with common sources of measurement variation such as temperature, vibration, setup instability, and fixture influence.

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 $75,500 -$140,000. The salary range for this role in Colorado state, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New York state, Cleveland Ohio, and Vermont is $66,000 - $122,000. 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.

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