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Sr. Associate, Operations Engineering, Systems 1

Date Posted: Jun 23, 2026
Yearly: C$ - C$
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    Location Waterdown, Canada
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    Job Type: Permanent
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    Apply Before: Sep 25, 2026
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Job Description

Overview

L3Harris Technologies is seeking a Sr. Associate in Operations Engineering, Systems to support the Manufacturing Engineering - Systems team in Waterdown, Ontario. This role focuses on ensuring the highest quality of WESCAM products through robust project management and technical expertise in system interactions between hardware, software, and firmware.

Key responsibilities

  • Lead and participate in New Product Introduction (NPI) and Sustaining activities.
  • Collaborate with Design Engineering for system process development and troubleshooting.
  • Conduct hands-on development to stabilize validation processes for products.
  • Maintain manufacturing processes, including Acceptance Test Procedure and Environmental Stress Screening.
  • Design requirements for tooling, test equipment, and automation.
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives using Lean and Six Sigma principles.
  • Direct technical responses to system failures in various domains.
  • Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
  • Review change requests from Design Engineering and Production teams.
  • Act as a backup point of contact for frontline support in manufacturing.

Required skills

  • Project Management fundamentals
  • Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement principles
  • Technical communication skills
  • Mechanical and electrical schematic reading
  • Coaching and mentoring abilities
  • AS9100 knowledge (asset)
  • C# or similar coding language (asset)
  • Bachelor's degree in relevant field or equivalent experience
  • LEAN Green Belt Certification or equivalent experience
  • PMP designation (asset)
  • P.Eng designation (asset)

What the company offers

  • Inclusive and equitable workplace
  • Commitment to employee respect and dignity
  • Accommodations for applicants with disabilities
  • Background checks prior to employment

Skills Required

Company Overview

L3Harris Technologies
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
175 Current Jobs Openings

L3Harris Technologies is a leader in defense technology, dedicated to recruiting and developing passionate, high-performing talent. The company fosters an inclusive environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life balance. L3Harris is... Read More

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