Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. 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.

Manufacturing Engineering

Co-op - Systems As a subsidiary of L3Harris Technologies and within the Integrated Mission Systems Segment, the WESCAM division develops the most advanced optical sensor and targeting systems for global defense and military sectors, National Security, Search & 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. Working under the general direction and guidance of your Manager and the Senior Operations Engineer Lead, you be collaborating with contacts on Operations Engineering, Engineering and Production teams to explain and interpret technical information and recommend solutions.





Lead and participate in assigned projects related to Mechanical Engineering activities within Operations – projects will be of moderate scope and complexity assigned by the Operations Engineering Department Provide mechanical design analysis, and testing support for new and existing products and associated build processes. Participate in design reviews and support the verification and validation of recent product designs and build process. Work in partnership with the Mechanical Frontline ME team as required resolving operational technical issues and the development of new systems processes Use a variety of standard engineering methods and defined best practices in solving problems and executing tasks.

Capture and analyze data related to estimating accuracy and cycle times related to shop floor throughput. Responsible for creating and maintaining Manufacturing Assembly Procedures (MAPs) Support documentation changes, including service procedures, Work Instructions and Manufacturing Execution System (MES) authoring. Reviewing change requests generated by engineering and mechanical staff, and implement changes as required.

Support any other business priorities as required by Operations Engineering leadership. Some experience with a solid modeling CAD package, SolidWorks preferred. Strong technical communication skills both verbal and written Mechanical aptitude, good hands-on skills.

Some mechanical design skills shown through practical course work or experience.



Valuable mathematical and analysis skills. Proficient in use of Microsoft Office products. Familiar with Electro-Mechanical Manufacturing Processes Able to read and understand Mechanical drawings Ability to manage multiple priorities within a Project-based environment Enrollment in University Mechanical Engineering program Able to obtain Canadian Controlled Goods Program (CGP) clearance Diversity & Inclusion We believe that diversity among our employees makes us a stronger organization.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion within our L3Harris WESCAM family, and our community by welcoming and encouraging applications from anyone interested without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran's status, Aboriginal status or any other legally-protected groups. For people with disabilities, we work with you throughout the recruitment process to ensure you have what you need in order to be at your best. For applicants with disabilities, we will provide you with accommodation so that you have what you need in order to be at your best.

L3Harris performs background checks prior to employment as all applicants must be eligible for registration with the Controlled Goods Program and obtain and maintain a positive security assessment. Some positions may require a government of Canada “Reliability” status and/or Level 2 (Secret) security clearance. In addition, L3Harris performs pre-employment substance abuse testing where required. #

📌 Manufacturing Engineer Co-Op (Waterdown, CAN) (Canada)
🏢 L3Harris Technologies
📍 Canada