Coating Technician

Coating Technician

WEEKEND SHIFT

L3HARRIS WESCAM Division

Don Mills, ON, Canada

About L3Harris WESCAM

As a subsidiary of L3Harris Technologies and within the Integrated Mission Systems Segment, the WESCAM division develops the most advanced optical and sensor systems for global defense and military sectors, Homeland Security, Search and Rescue and Airborne law enforcement agencies. From long-range covert surveillance missions to search and rescue operations, our MX-series systems, and the mission systems solutions they are a part of, produce stabilized high-magnification electro-optical and infrared images from airborne, marine and ground based platforms, enabling our customers to see first and act first.

About the Role

Operate various thin film coating chambers and measuring equipment. Perform final preparation, loading & inspection of complicated optical elements.

**Responsibilities**:

- Operate various types of thin film coating chambers
- Perform final preparation, loading and inspection of complicated optical elements
- Perform complicated maintenance, repair & troubleshooting of equipment
- Support the design of new tooling and fixtures for elements, chambers, and equipment
- Support the development of new manufacturing processes and make improvements to current manufacturing processes

Recommended Skills and Experiences
- Understanding of principles of physics and chemistry
- Understanding of principles of vacuum chambers
- Understanding of principles of optical thin films
- Ability to work independently and with minimum supervision
- Ability to safely handle delicate optical parts
- Ability to work well with others
- Ability to comprehend and follow detailed instructions
- Ability to read detailed drawings
- Ability to effectively operate complicated equipment such as coating chambers and associated equipment, spectrophotometers

Desired Education
- Diploma in Photonics or physical sciences
- Experience in the field of thin film coatings, particularly in optical coatings

About L3Harris Technologies

In July 2019 - L3 Technologies and Harris Corp merged to become L3Harris Technologies, becoming an agile global aerospace and defense technology innovator, delivering end-to-end solutions that meet customers’ mission-critical needs. The company provides advanced defense and commercial technologies across air, land, sea, space and cyber domains.

Our customers perform on the world’s most challenging front lines. They trust us to keep them prepared for what’s next. We combine speed, innovation and flawless execution to give people confidence and security in the world ahead.

As we relentlessly pursue new ideas, we know that everything we bring to market must deliver, without fail, every time. The urgency of our quest is matched by our commitment to the people we serve. In a world of ever accelerating change, threat environments move fast. We move forward faster, delivering industry-leading value.

Organized into four segments - Integrated Mission Systems, Communications Systems, Space & Airborne Systems and Aviation Systems - L3Harris Technologies employs over 48,000 people worldwide in over 130 countries with annual revenues approximately $18 billion.

Diversity & Inclusion

We believe that diversity among our employees makes us a stronger organization.

Our work environment is both challenging and dynamic. Here’s what you can expect as an L3Harris WESCAM employee
- Free wellness programs
- Free fruit, bagels and coffee
- Remote/hybrid work options and multiple work options
- Work/Life balance
- Real opportunities for growth and development
- A diverse and inclusive working culture
- Everyone’s role at L3HARRIS WESCAM contributes to protecting people’s lives

This job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with this job. Management reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties as necessary.