Careers at Harmonic Drive

Summary/Objective

Responsible for the manufacture and inspection of high precision products of varying complexity under general supervision. Responsible for the quality and quantity of work performed and must have the appropriate level of CNC machining experience required for the job as outlined below. 

Essential Functions

• Adhere to Harmonic Drive Shop Employee Expectations as trained
• Set up and operate various CNC machine tools in accordance with company policy, procedures, and time standards.
• Perform various repetitive production machining operations using the ability to read and interpret drawings, sketches and work instructions.
• Inspect parts produced.
• Transmit and receive CNC programs, maintain computerized and/or manual production records.
• Perform other duties as required.

Required Competencies

• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work with colleagues in a professional and cooperative manner.
• Good communication skills, both written and oral in English.
• General computer skills.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no direct reports.

Physical Demands

• Visual acuity (corrected) to read documents, drawings, instructions and to inspect machined parts.
• Stand, move about the shop floor, talk, hear, bend, squat, kneel, and reach with hands and arms.
• Lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time hourly position which operates Monday through Friday, 7:00am – 3:30pm.

Travel

Travel is not required for this role.

Required Education and Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Technical or vocational school background is helpful
• 1-3 Years in a Manufacturing environment

Please note this job posting is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

Harmonic Drive LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

U.S. Export Controls Requirements: This job may require access to technology, materials, software or hardware that is controlled by the export laws of the United States. Candidates are required to provide proof of either US citizenship, Permanent US residency or classification as a protected individual as defined in 8 USC 1324b (a) (3). 

This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

Interested in this position? Please click the button below to apply!

Summary/Objective

Responsible for the manufacture and inspection of high precision products of varying complexity under limited supervision. Responsible for the quality and quantity of work performed and must have the appropriate level of CNC machining experience required for the job as outlined below.  

Essential Functions

• Adhere to Harmonic Drive Shop Employee Expectations as trained
• Set up/operate various CNC machine tools according to company policy, procedures, and time standards.
• Transmit and receive CNC programs and maintain computerized and/or manual production records.
• Perform various repetitive production machining operations
• Read and interpret drawings, sketches and work instructions.
• Inspect parts produced.
• Perform other duties as required.

Required Competencies

• Professional and cooperative team player
• Strong attention to detail.
• Good communication skills, both written and oral in English.
• Basic computer skills.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no direct reports. 

Physical Demands

• Visual acuity (corrected) to read documents, drawings, instructions and to inspect machined parts.
• Stand, move about the shop floor, talk, hear, bend, squat, kneel, and reach with hands and arms.
• Lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time hourly position which operates Monday through Friday, 7:00am – 3:30pm.

Travel

Travel is not required for this role.

Required Education and Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent (Technical/Vocational school background helpful)
• 5-10 Years in a Manufacturing environment

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Harmonic Drive LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

U.S. Export Controls Requirements: This job may require access to technology, materials, software or hardware that is controlled by the export laws of the United States. Candidates are required to provide proof of either US citizenship, Permanent US residency or classification as a protected individual as defined in 8 USC 1324b (a) (3). 

This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

Interested in this position? Please click the button below to apply!

Summary/Objective
The Mechanical Assembler I is responsible for assembling high-precision products of varying complexity under a more experienced employee's guidance.  This person will also be responsible for the quality and quantity of work performed. 

Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Under the direction of a more experienced employee, assemble a variety of subassemblies, standard and unique products, using established procedures
• Accurate fitting, aligning, and adjusting required to very close tolerances or precision fits subject to strict inspection.
• Set up, and test complete products to ensure that units meet specification and customer order requirements
• Other responsibilities as required.

Required Competencies

• Ability to be a team player 
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and written in English
• Ability to read mechanical drawings
• Good manual dexterity
• Basic computer skills
• Detail orientated
• Understanding of the importance of customer service

Supervisory Responsibility
This position has no direct reports.

Work Environment
This job operates in a dedicated laboratory in a professional manufacturing environment.  Employees in this role routinely use electrical test equipment, standard hand tools, and some office equipment such as computers, phones, and photocopiers.

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully, some of which may be done with accommodations.

While performing this job's duties, the employee is regularly required to communicate verbally and in writing. The employee is frequently required to move about the office, use a computer, and reach with hands and arms.  It may be necessary to lift 50 lbs. 

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision.
• Must have manual dexterity sufficient to operate machinery for precision work. 
• Must have visual acuity (corrected) to read directions and prints and inspect machined parts closely to ensure that they meet specifications; visual abilities also include close vision, distance vision, color vision. 
• Frequently required to sit, stand, move about the shop floor, talk, hear, bend and reach with hands and arms
• Occasionally lift and move up to 50 pounds
• Ability to squat or kneel occasionally

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time hourly position that operates Monday through Friday, 7:00 am – 3:30 pm.

Travel

Travel is not required for this role.

Required Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED
• 1-3 years in an assembly environment

Please note this job posting is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

Harmonic Drive LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

U.S. Export Controls Requirements: This job may require access to technology, materials, software or hardware that is controlled by the export laws of the United States. Candidates are required to provide proof of either US citizenship, Permanent US residency or classification as a protected individual as defined in 8 USC 1324b (a) (3). 

This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

Interested in this position? Please click the button below to apply!

Summary/Objective

The Mechanical Assembler II is responsible for assembling and testing high-precision products of varying complexity under minimal supervision.  This person will also be responsible for the quality and quantity of work performed. 

Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Assemble a variety of subassemblies, standard and special products using established procedures.
• Accurate fitting, aligning, and adjusting required to very close tolerances or precision fits subject to strict inspection.
• Set up, and test complete products to ensure that units meet specification and customer order requirements
• Other responsibilities as required.

 Required Competencies

• The ability to multitask in an accurate, timely, and organized fashion
• The ability to read and interpret diagrams, blueprints, specifications, work orders, or reports to determine materials requirements or assembly instructions
• The ability to explain assembly procedures or techniques to other workers.
• The ability to work with colleagues in a professional and cooperative manner
• Must be a quality-minded that takes the initiative to improve product and process performance
• Understanding of the importance of customer service
• Good communication skills, both written and oral in English
• Basic computer skills
• Strong attention to details

Supervisory Responsibility
This position has no direct reports.

Work Environment
This job operates in a dedicated laboratory in a professional manufacturing environment.  Employees in this role routinely use electrical test equipment, standard hand tools, and some office equipment such as computers, phones, and photocopiers.

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully, some of which may be done with accommodations.

While performing this job's duties, the employee is regularly required to communicate verbally and in writing. In addition, the employee is frequently required to move about the office, use a computer, and reach with hands and arms.  It may be necessary to lift to 50 lbs. 

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision.
• Must have manual dexterity sufficient to operate machinery for precision work. 

• Must have visual acuity (corrected) to read directions and prints and inspect machined parts closely to ensure that they meet specifications; visual abilities also include close vision, distance vision, color vision. 
• Frequently required to sit, stand, move about the shop floor, talk, hear, bend and reach with hands and arms
• Occasionally lift and move up to 50 pounds
• Ability to squat or kneel occasionally

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time hourly position that operates Monday through Friday, 7:00 am – 3:30 pm.

Travel

Travel is not required for this role.

Required Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED
• 3+ Years in an assembly environment

Please note this job posting is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. In addition, duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

Harmonic Drive LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

U.S. Export Controls Requirements: This job may require access to technology, materials, software or hardware that is controlled by the export laws of the United States. Candidates are required to provide proof of either US citizenship, Permanent US residency or classification as a protected individual as defined in 8 USC 1324b (a) (3). 

This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

Interested in this position? Please click the button below to apply!

Summary/Objective
The Manufacturing Engineer plays a key role in shaping our manufacturing processes, driving efficiency, enhancing product quality, and contributing to our overall success in the manufacture of high precision products. Their knowledge and problem-solving skills are instrumental to optimizing our production and ensuring that we meet our production targets. This role interacts with employees from all departments to ensure the highest possible quality, maximize schedule attainment, and improve product flow.

Essential Functions

• Reviews product designs for manufacturability, proper tolerances, quality requirements, and cost drivers.
• Defines the manufacturing process required to produce components and assemblies.
• Determines fixture and gage requirements for new components and designs or procures necessary items.
• Creates manufacturing process routes and bills of material in ERP system.
• Reviews Engineering Change Orders and updates process documentation as necessary.
• Collaborates with other manufacturing engineers, design engineers, quality control personnel, supervisors and machine operators to maximize shop-floor productivity and product quality.
• Participates in root-cause analysis and corrective action of quality discrepancies.

Competencies

• Experience with CNC machining, knowledge of work holding and machining principles.
• Working knowledge of general machine shop and measuring practices.
• CAD / solid modeling experience and familiarity with drawing / design / dimensioning standards.
• ERP / MRP software experience.
• Good general computer skills including Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to work creatively and responsibly with minimal supervision.
• Good verbal and written communication skills in English.

Supervisory Responsibility
None

Work Environment
This job operates in both the office and manufacturing environments. This role routinely uses shop floor tools and machinery.

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Visual acuity (corrected) to read directions and prints and to inspect machined parts closely
• Manual dexterity sufficient to operate machinery for precision work
• Frequently required to sit, stand, move about the shop floor, talk, hear, bend and reach with hands and arms
• Physical ability to do work requiring prolonged standing, frequent stooping, bending, squatting, kneeling, bending or twisting and lifting
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds 

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time salaried position which operates during normal business hours Monday through Friday.

Travel

Occasional travel may be required for this role.

Required Education and Experience

• BS Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering, or equivalent
• CAD / solid modeling experience, preferably Solidworks
• Familiarity with drawing / design / dimensioning standards.
• MRP or ERP experience
• 5+ years of practical experience in Manufacturing Engineering support of CNC machining operations
• Working knowledge of general machine shop and measuring practices.

Please note this job posting is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

Harmonic Drive LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

U.S. Export Controls Requirements: This job requires access to technology, materials, software or hardware that is controlled by the export laws of the United States. Candidates are required to provide proof of either US citizenship, Permanent US residency or classification as a protected individual as defined in 8 USC 1324b (a) (3).

This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

Interested in this position? Please click the button below to apply!

Summary/Objective
The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for providing necessary support to Production, driving efficiency, enhancing product quality, and contributing to our overall success in the manufacture of high precision products. Their knowledge and problem-solving skills are instrumental to optimizing our production and ensuring that we meet our production targets. This role interacts with employees from all departments to ensure the highest possible quality, maximize schedule attainment, and improve product flow.

Essential Functions

• Reviews product designs for manufacturability, proper tolerances, quality requirements, and cost drivers.
• Determines fixture and gage requirements for new components and designs or procures necessary items.
• Prepares manufacturing sketches, setup sheets, and other shop floor documents.
• Programs CNC machines, resolves start-up problems, and optimizes feeds and speeds to achieve minimum run time consistent with acceptable quality and adequate tool life.
• Performs shop-floor troubleshooting activities to diagnose and correct machinery and process problems identified by machine shop personnel and manufacturing engineering staff.
• Works hands-on with a wide variety of CNC lathes, machining centers, and other machines / equipment.
• Collaborates with other manufacturing engineers, design engineers, quality control personnel, supervisors and machine operators to maximize shop-floor productivity and product quality.
• Participates in root-cause analysis and corrective action of quality discrepancies.
• Assists in training of machine operators on company procedures and task-specific requirements.

Competencies

• CAD / CAM experience and familiarity with drawing / design / dimensioning standards.
• Experience setting up / operating CNC mills and lathes; mill/turn machines a plus
• Working knowledge of general machine shop and measuring practices
• Strong shop math skills, knowledge of work holding and machining principles
• Good general computer skills including Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to work creatively and responsibly with minimal supervision
• Good verbal and written communication skills in English

Supervisory Responsibility
None

Work Environment
This job operates in both the office and manufacturing environments. This role routinely uses shop floor tools and machinery.

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Visual acuity (corrected) to read directions and prints and to inspect machined parts closely
• Manual dexterity sufficient to operate machinery for precision work
• Frequently required to sit, stand, move about the shop floor, talk, hear, bend and reach with hands and arms
• Physical ability to do work requiring prolonged standing, frequent stooping, bending, squatting, kneeling, bending or twisting and lifting
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds 

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time salaried position which operates during normal business hours Monday through Friday.

Travel

Occasional travel may be required for this role.

Required Education and Experience

• AS Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering, or equivalent
• CAD / CAM experience and familiarity with drawing / design / dimensioning standards.
• 5+ years of practical experience in Manufacturing Engineering support of CNC machining operations
• CNC turning and milling experience; mill/turn experience is a major plus.
• MRP or ERP experience desired.
• Working knowledge of general machine shop and measuring practices.

Please note this job posting is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

Harmonic Drive LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

U.S. Export Controls Requirements: This job requires access to technology, materials, software or hardware that is controlled by the export laws of the United States. Candidates are required to provide proof of either US citizenship, Permanent US residency or classification as a protected individual as defined in 8 USC 1324b (a) (3).

This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

Interested in this position? Please click the button below to apply!

Summary/Objective
Quality Control Inspector is responsible for performing and documenting FAIs, receiving, in-process and final inspection to ensure product conforms to all applicable requirements.

 Essential Functions

• Applies advanced knowledge of GD&T principles to ensure products meet requirements.
• Resolve issues and answer questions from Operators as well as from Inspectors and Engineers.
• Assist Quality Engineers to develop inspection work instructions and inspection plans.
• Ensures that DRs are properly written and addressed in a timely manner.
• Participate or lead special projects related to tooling fixtures and gages.
• Identifies and drives cost reduction projects utilizing Lean Manufacturing principle.
• Works closely with the team to determine efficiency gaps, and to implement improvements.
• Provide inspection support to all departments in the organization, perform receiving, in process and final inspection of parts.
• Perform other responsibilities as required.

Competencies

• Ability to read and interpret specifications and inspection instructions to determine product conformance.
• Self-starter; able to work independently with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment.
• Highly organized with meticulous attention to detail and follow-through while maintaining a safe, clean and organized workspace.
• Must be able to interact and communicate both verbally and written, in English, with coworkers at all levels of the organization.
• Knowledge of mechanical inspection and proficiency in the use of manual & visual inspection equipment: e.g., Calipers, gauges, micrometers, digital indicators, etc.
• Basic computer skills (including Microsoft Office).
• Understands production travelers and work instructions.
• Strong desire to learn and to apply new skills.

Supervisory Responsibility
None

Work Environment
This job operates in a manufacturing environment. This role routinely uses shop floor tools and machinery.

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Manual dexterity sufficient to operate machinery for precision work
• Visual acuity (corrected) to read directions and prints and to inspect machined parts closely to ensure that they meet specifications
• Frequently required to sit, stand, move about the shop floor, talk, hear, bend and reach with hands and arms
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Ability to squat or kneel occasionally

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time hourly position and operates Monday through Friday, 7:00am to 3:30pm.

Travel

Occasional (less than 5%)

Required Education and Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Knowledge of blue print reading
• 4 years of experience in a manufacturing environment and mechanical inspection of precision parts.
• 4 years of experience with inspection equipment and tools.

Please note this job posting is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

Harmonic Drive LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

U.S. Export Controls Requirements: This job may require access to technology, materials, software or hardware that is controlled by the export laws of the United States. Candidates are required to provide proof of either US citizenship, Permanent US residency or classification as a protected individual as defined in 8 USC 1324b (a) (3). 

This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

Interested in this position? Please click the button below to apply!

Summary/Objective
The Apprentice CNC Machine Operator is responsible for the manufacture and inspection of high precision products of varying complexity, under supervision.  This person will also be responsible for the quality and quantity of work performed. This person will be responsible for managing the resources required to maintain the manufacturing environment and ensure timely completion of high-quality products that conform to all documented requirements.

Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Upon successful completion of training:

• Adhere to Harmonic Drive Sho Employee Expectations as trained
• Set up and operate various types of CNC turning and milling equipment in accordance with company policy, procedures and time standards.  Okuma and Mori Seiki machines currently used.
• Perform various repetitive machining operations primarily on production work
• Machine precision products from drawings under supervision and in accordance with established procedures.
• Read and interpret drawings, sketches and work instructions.
• Maintain computerized or manual production and maintenance records
• Perform other duties as required.

 Required Competencies

• Ability to multitask in an accurate, timely and organized fashion
• Ability to work with colleagues in a professional and cooperative manner
• Understanding of the importance of customer service
• Good communication skills, both written and oral, in English
• Detail oriented

Supervisory Responsibility
This position has no direct reports.

Work Environment
This job operates in a dedicated laboratory in a professional manufacturing environment.  Employees in this role routinely use electrical test equipment, standard hand tools, and microscopes, as well as some office equipment such as computers, phones, and photocopiers.

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully, some of which may be done with accommodations.

• Visual acuity (corrected) to read directions and prints and to inspect machined parts closely to ensure that they meet specifications visual abilities also include close vision, distance vision, and color vision
• Manual dexterity sufficient to operate machinery for precision work
• Ability to do work requiring frequent stooping, bending, squat, kneel, bend or twist and lifting.
• Frequently sit, stand, move about the shop floor, talk, hear, bend and reach with hands and arms
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This position is full-time, which operates Monday through Friday, 7:00 am – 3:30 pm.

Travel

Travel is not required for this role.

 Required Education and Experience

• High School diploma - some college preferred
• Technical or vocational school background is helpful 

Harmonic Drive LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

U.S. Export Controls Requirements: This job may require access to technology, materials, software or hardware that is controlled by the export laws of the United States. Candidates are required to provide proof of either US citizenship, Permanent US residency or classification as a protected individual as defined in 8 USC 1324b (a) (3). 

This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

Interested in this position? Please click the button below to apply!

Summary/Objective
The Electro-Mechanical Assembler is responsible for assembling and testing high-precision products of varying complexity under supervision.  This person will also be responsible for the quality and quantity of work performed.

Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Assemble various assemblies, subassemblies, standards, and unique products according to regulatory, organizational, and procedural requirements.
• Accurate fitting, aligning, and adjusting required very close tolerances or precision fits subject to strict inspection.
• The ability to cut, strip, solder, crimp and terminate small gauge wire according to specifications using hand and power tools
• Set up, and test complete products to ensure that units meet specification and customer order requirements using automated and manual testing methods.
• Maintain a safe, orderly, and clean manufacturing environment.
• Instruct others in assembly and test methods.
• Assist in the creation of assembly procedures to ensure clarity and product quality.
• Other responsibilities as required.

 Required Competencies

• The ability to multitask in an accurate, timely, and organized fashion
• Must be a quality-minded team player that takes the initiative to improve product and process performance
• The ability to work with colleagues in a professional and cooperative manner
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Understanding the importance of customer service
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral in English
• Basic computer skills
• Detail-oriented

Supervisory Responsibility
This position has no direct reports.

Work Environment
This job operates in a dedicated laboratory in a professional manufacturing environment.  Employees in this role routinely use electrical test equipment, standard hand tools, and microscopes, as well as some office equipment such as computers, phones, and photocopiers.

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully, some of which may be done with accommodations.

While performing this job's duties, the employee is regularly required to communicate verbally and in writing. The employee is frequently required to move about the office, use a computer, and reach with hands and arms.  It may be necessary to lift 50 lbs. 

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision
• Must have manual dexterity sufficient to operate machinery for precision work
• Must have visual acuity (corrected) to read directions and prints and inspect machined parts closely to ensure that they meet specifications; visual abilities also include close vision, distance vision, and color vision
• Frequently required to sit, stand, move about the shop floor, talk, hear, bend and reach with hands and arms
• Occasionally lift and move up to 50 pounds
• Ability to squat or kneel occasionally

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This position is full-time, which operates Monday through Friday, 7:00 am – 3:30 pm.

Travel

Travel is not required for this role.

Required Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED
• Technical or vocational school background in electrical or electronics helpful
• One to three plus years of experience in a precision electro-mechanical assembly environment
• Training to IPC-A-610 and IPC-A-620 standards for electronic and cable/wire harness assemblies helpful
• Pay rate is based on experience

Please note this job posting is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

Harmonic Drive LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

U.S. Export Controls Requirements: This job requires access to technology, materials, software or hardware that is controlled by the export laws of the United States. Candidates are required to provide proof of either US citizenship, Permanent US residency or classification as a protected individual as defined in 8 USC 1324b (a) (3). 

This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

Interested in this position? Please click the button below to apply!

Summary/Objective
Under the supervision of the Controller, we are looking for a Junior accounting professional with interest in general accounting functions (A/R, A/P, Inventory review/audit) cost and manufacturing.  Proven analytical and communication skills. Works independently as well as in a team setting, will communicate with various departments within the company.   

Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Accounting:

• Assist in multiple phases of corporate accounting including but not limited to AP, AR, accruals, fixed assets, depreciation, prepaids, and closing process
• Assist with reconciling and preparing journal entries for month end and year end process
• Assist on the accounts receivable side with customer inquiries.
• Help maintain balance sheet, P&L, and departmental support
• Assist with inventory reconciliation, investigate and resolve discrepancies.
• Analyze perpetual inventory locations for accuracy and valuation through performing cycle count audits
• Identifies improvements for internal processes and controls.
• Assist with preparation of schedules for mid-year and year end audits
• Ad hoc analyses and projects, as needed.

Required Competencies

• Understanding of ERP manufacturing system
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills strong in Excel.
• Excellent communication, strong analytical, problem solving, and computer skills required.
• Ability to interface with members of other departments and corporate staff.

Supervisory Responsibility
This position has no direct reports.

Work Environment.

This job operates in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment.

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job, some of which may be done with accommodations.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate both verbally and in writing, in English. The employee is frequently required to move about the office, use a computer, and reach with hands and arms.  May be necessary to lift up to 30 lbs.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time hourly position which operates during normal business hours Monday through Friday.

Travel

No travel is expected for this position.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Business
• Advanced degree and/or related certification a plus

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

Harmonic Drive LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

U.S. Export Controls Requirements: This job may require access to technology, materials, software or hardware that is controlled by the export laws of the United States. Candidates are required to provide proof of either US citizenship, Permanent US residency or classification as a protected individual as defined in 8 USC 1324b (a) (3). 

This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

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Summary/Objective

The Quality Technician is responsible for performing and documenting FAIs, receiving, in-process and final inspection to ensure product conforms to all applicable requirements.

Essential Functions

• Applies knowledge of GD&T and Metrology principles to perform inspection to ensure products meet requirements.
• Resolve issues and answer questions from Operators as well as from Inspectors and Engineers.
• Train other inspectors and technicians.
• Participate in special projects related to tooling fixtures and gages.
• Identifies cost reduction projects utilizing Lean Manufacturing principle.
• Create CMM programs using part drawings or models and perform inspections as required.
• Assist with creation of instructions for using inspection tools and systems.
• Provide inspection support to all departments in the organization, perform part inspection and FAIs.
• Perform other responsibilities as required.

Competencies

• Knowledge of reading blueprints and understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
• Knowledge of mechanical inspection and proficiency in the use of manual & visual inspection equipment: e.g., calipers, gauges, micrometers, digital indicators, surface plates, optical comparators, microscopes, coordinate measuring machine, profilometers, hardness/durometer testers.
• Good verbal and written communication skills, in English, data entry skills and detail oriented.
• Ability to work in a team environment and to foster positive relationships with all functional groups.
• Strong computer skills (including Microsoft Office).
• Understands travelers and work instructions.
• Strong desire to learn and to apply new skills.
• Problem solving ability with an organized & analytical approach.
• Proven ability to multi-task and adapt quickly to ever-changing fast-paced environment.

Supervisory Responsibility
None

Work Environment
This job operates in a manufacturing environment. This role routinely uses shop floor tools and machinery.

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Manual dexterity sufficient to operate machinery for precision work
• Visual acuity (corrected) to read directions and prints and to inspect machined parts closely to ensure that they meet specifications
• Frequently required to sit, stand, move about the shop floor, talk, hear, bend and reach with hands and arms
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Ability to squat or kneel occasionally

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time hourly position and operates Monday through Friday, 7:00am to 3:30pm.

Travel

Occasional (Less than 5%)

Required Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Knowledge on metrology programs and strong working knowledge of GD&T (read and interpret).
• 4 years experience in a manufacturing environment and mechanical Inspection of precision part
• 4 years experience with inspection equipment and tools.
• Experience using CMM and Vision System.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

Harmonic Drive LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

U.S. Export Controls Requirements: This job may require access to technology, materials, software or hardware that is controlled by the export laws of the United States. Candidates are required to provide proof of either US citizenship, Permanent US residency or classification as a protected individual as defined in 8 USC 1324b (a) (3). 

This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

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Harmonic Drive LLC is a leading manufacturer of precision motion control products including precision servo actuators, planetary gearsets, strain wave gearing components and integrated gears. We take pride in providing both our standard catalog of products as well as customized motion control solutions to meet customer needs and ensure customer satisfaction.

Summary/Objective
Candidates must possess a strong understanding of power transmission products and associated components such as gears, motors, encoders and servo drives.  A proficiency in CAD design and detailing using SolidWorks is required. Hands on mechanical and electrical assembly and test experience is a plus.  Ability to function in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment in collaboration with other departments is required.

Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Electro-mechanical design, development and documentation including manufacturing and customer drawings for systems of varied complexity from concept through production. Designs integrating industrial electro-mechanical system components including actuators, motors, gears, bearings, sensors, connectors, servo drives, and controllers.
• Develop products and components for complex electro-mechanical assemblies.
• Perform analysis, troubleshooting, and testing at the component and systems level for products in development as well as in production.
• Create test and assembly procedures and reports to ensure customer requirements are met.
• Work with purchasing and manufacturing to source vendors for component purchases and create bills of materials in the current ERP system as well on assembly drawings.
• Written and verbal communication skills enabling a clear and accurate understanding when communicating with sales as well as directly with customers or vendors.
• Manage and prioritize multiple projects with the daily engineering tasks effectively.

Competencies

• Electrical and/or mechanical experience in a manufacturing environment including integrating electro-mechanical systems
• Demonstrate electromechanical design creativity and pragmatic problem-solving skills, with the ability to design with manufacturing ease and cost in mind.
• SolidWorks knowledge with an understanding of GD&T as well as an understanding of manufacturing and inspection capabilities and limitations.
• Familiar with engineering documentation control practices.
• Experience with electrical test equipment such as multimeters, power meters, oscilloscopes and etc. is a plus.
• Hands on experience in mechanical and electrical assembly including soldering and crimping is a plus.
• Ability to generate accurate reports to clearly document and communicate findings
• Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office, ERP, etc.).
• Programming skills such as with Python or LabVIEW and servo drive commissioning experience is a plus.
• Ability to develop PCBAs for various applications a plus.
• Experience with various types of automated machinery and robotics is a plus.
• Ability to work across teams and communicate clearly verbally and in writing in English with colleagues, customers, and partners in a professional and cooperative manner.
• Ability to prioritize and complete multiple tasks in an accurate, timely, and organized fashion.
• Willingness to work on and take on responsibility of various aspects of projects.
• Understanding of and appreciation for the importance of customer satisfaction.

Supervisory Responsibility
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment
This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and photocopiers as well as electrical and environmental test equipment located in a dedicated laboratory

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate both verbally and in writing. The employee frequently is required to move about the office and shop, use a computer, and reach with hands and arms.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.  

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position, and hours of work and days are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Travel
Infrequent travel may be required.

Required Education and Experience

• BS in Engineering is required. MS preferred.
• 1-6 years of relevant experience.
• Certification in SolidWorks a plus.
• Certification in GD&T a plus.

Please note this job posting is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

Harmonic Drive LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

U.S. Export Controls Requirements: This job may require access to technology, materials, software or hardware that is controlled by the export laws of the United States. Candidates are required to provide proof of either US citizenship, Permanent US residency or classification as a protected individual as defined in 8 USC 1324b (a) (3). 

This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

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Summary/Objective
Responsible for creation, organization, control, and maintenance of various core processes documentation (Engineering, Quality, and other Operations) in accordance with the company Quality Management System (QMS) procedures and policies. Regulatory Compliance will support the organization's Regulatory Affairs and Quality Assurance functions in multiple areas including documentation, compliance, audits and regulatory submissions.

Essential Document Control Functions

• Assist Engineering, Operations, Manufacturing Engineering, and Quality with document control and improvements.
• Oversee document change process.
• Create and maintain document control workflows in the internal Document Control software or applications.
• Create and maintain forms and document templates.
• Assist in QMS internal and external audits and other documentation compliance requirements and registration
• Maintain employee training records, reports and requirements in the training database
• Provide scheduled notifications of pending or past due trainings and document review.
• Prepares or maintains QMS (Quality Management Systems: ISO) files and related documentation.
• Assist in updating internal company applications Return Material Authorization and other Quality and Engineering applications as needed.

Essential Regulatory Compliance Functions

• Ensure regulatory requests are submitted on the regulatory app.
• Assist, coordinate or prepare US and international regulatory submissions.
• Prepare or coordinate responses as requested by regulatory agencies, customers, suppliers and internal processes.
• Reviews quality protocols to ensure appropriate collection of data to fulfill regulatory requirements.
• Ensure all QMS procedures, work instructions (WI), forms and policies and related documents are in compliance with the QMS requirements and other Industry standards.
• Monitor and follow-up action items of Quality related Apps: Regulatory Requirements, Deficiency or Defective Reports, Corrective Action and other open items.
• Maintain knowledge base and internal information dissemination of existing and emerging regulations, standards, or guidance documents.
• Participate in internal audits, external supplier audits and QMS surveillance audits.
• Other duties as assigned

Required Competencies

• Experience with AS9100 / ISO9001 document control quality management system.
• Copy Exact / process control knowledge.
• Sound computer skills and proficient in Microsoft Office suite.
• Experience with writing quality and other technical procedures and forms.
• Understanding of workflows to be a QMS software or applications administrator.
• Give or provide training in various procedures.
• Assist in various quality and customer audits.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements such as REACH, RoHS, CMRT, Prop 65, TSCA and others
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and written in English.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no direct reports.

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional, open-concept, office and manufacturing environment.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job, some of which may be done with accommodations.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate both verbally and in writing. The employee is frequently required to move about the office, use a computer, and reach with hands and arms.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time exempt position, Monday through Friday, during normal business hours.

Travel
No travel is required for this role

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent experience.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

Harmonic Drive LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

U.S. Export Controls Requirements: This job may require access to technology, materials, software or hardware that is controlled by the export laws of the United States. Candidates are required to provide proof of either US citizenship, Permanent US residency or classification as a protected individual as defined in 8 USC 1324b (a) (3). 

This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

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Summary/Objective

The Assembly Supervisor is responsible for managing customer orders through the manufacturing process to meet the customer's delivery requirement.  This individual will also coordinate the assignments of our employees to maximize efficiency, improve product flow, and reduce our in-process lead time.  This position also is responsible to train and mentor team members, with a focus on group leaders.

Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Focused on daily, weekly, monthly schedule attainment with the assembly team
• Increase productivity and quality of products and services provided
• Organize, direct and control operations of the work centers to meet production objectives and produce quality product.
• Responsible for producing scheduled work, direct supervision of up to 20 employees, quality, performance and efficiency improvements.
• Administers personnel policies to insure fair consistent treatment of assigned personnel.
• Instruct and train personnel on proper assembly / machine operation and the selection and use of production tooling.
• Supervise all shift employees and complies with all safety, quality, quantity, and housekeeping standards
• Establishes and maintains procedures for tooling and equipment maintenance.
• Prepares and conducts performance appraisals and recommends wage adjustments within established company policies.
• Leads, administers or supports LEAN activities for product and process improvement
• Complete working knowledge of HD, LLC's documentation system for Engineering and Manufacturing
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Available for overtime as required to meet schedule attainment

 Required Competencies

• Strong working knowledge of ERP Manufacturing systems (shop floor, production)
• Ability to lead a team of employees in problem solving efforts
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written in English, with focus on respect, diplomacy and empathy
• Strong leadership skills and desire to learn new skills
• Strong computer skills, including MS office products
• Detail Orientated
• Team player - customer-centric
• Decisive under pressure
• Sense of urgency

Supervisory Responsibility
This position supervises selected areas of the Assembly department.  

Work Environment
This job operates in a dedicated laboratory in a professional manufacturing environment.  Employees in this role routinely use electrical test equipment, standard hand tools and microscopes, as well as some office equipment such as computers, phones, and photocopiers

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job, some of which may be done with accommodations.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate both verbally and in writing. The employee is frequently required to move about the office, use a computer, and reach with hands and arms.  May be necessary to lift up to 50 lbs. 

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision.
• Must have manual dexterity sufficient to operate machinery for precision work. Must have
• Visual acuity (corrected) to read directions and prints and to inspect machined parts closely to ensure that they meet specifications visual abilities also include close vision, distance vision, color vision. 
• Frequently required to sit, stand, move about the shop floor, talk, hear, bend and reach with hands and arms
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Ability to squat or kneel occasionally

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time hourly position which operates Monday through Friday, 7:00am – 3:30pm.  Overtime is expected as needed.

Travel

Travel is not required for this role.

Required Education and Experience

• High School Diploma - some college preferred
• 5+ years in a manufacturing environment
• MRP or ERP experience preferred
• IPC-610, J-std, and IPC-620 experience/certification
• Working experience with precision measuring tools: Calipers, micrometers, fixed and variable gaging
• Medical manufacturing experience a plus

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Harmonic Drive LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

U.S. Export Controls Requirements: This job may require access to technology, materials, software or hardware that is controlled by the export laws of the United States. Candidates are required to provide proof of either US citizenship, Permanent US residency or classification as a protected individual as defined in 8 USC 1324b (a) (3). 

This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

Interested in this position? Please click the button below to apply!