Lead Final Integration Technician- 2nd Shift, Project Kuiper
Amazon.com - Kirkland, WA
posted 16 days ago
About the position
Project Kuiper is an initiative to increase global broadband access through a constellation of 3,236 satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO). Its mission is to bring fast, affordable broadband to unserved and underserved communities around the world. Project Kuiper will help close the digital divide by delivering fast, affordable broadband to a wide range of customers, including consumers, businesses, government agencies, and other organizations operating in places without reliable connectivity. The success of Kuiper depends on the quality, reliability, cost, manufacturability, throughput, and security of the products that you deliver. If you seek a fast-paced, dynamic environment; if you thrive on solving difficult problems where resolutions have high impact; and if you love the challenge of building something from scratch, then this role will be an ideal next career step. To be successful you need to be highly motivated and detail oriented while showing the highest standards of execution.
Responsibilities
- Lead and guide a team of Integration Technicians by planning, assigning and executing daily tasks, and assisting with new member onboarding and training
- Enforce high quality and safety standards for both product and personnel
- Integration and test of the Kuiper satellite and various complex subassemblies in a cleanroom and ESD controlled environment
- Produce daily reports on Integration builds
- Rigging and critical lifts of bulky, sensitive hardware
- Use precision calibrated tools - torque wrenches, multimeters, optical inspection devices, micrometers and calipers
- Read, create and interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation
- Perform work according to procedures, specifications, and test instructions, some of which may be ambiguous or incomplete in nature
- Run functional and environmental testing on units, including some advanced troubleshooting operations
- Use computer software programs for running tests
- Check and inspect your work, as well as others, after completion to ensure engineering and quality standards are met per the drawing and work instruction requirements
- Collaborate with manufacturing, design and test engineers to develop, document and complete activities, including continuous improvement opportunities
- Perform other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring an efficient, safe and effective work environment
Requirements
- High school diploma, GED or equivalent experience
- 4+ years working in mechanical or electrical hardware assembly, test, and/or installation
Nice-to-haves
- 2+ years leading technicians in a manufacturing environment
- Experience in the aerospace industry, automotive industry, medical device industry, aviation, military or other high-reliability operating environment
- Experience in an ambiguous, fast-paced production environment
- Experience working with FOD, ESD sensitive hardware and clean room requirements
- Experience with forklifts, cranes and heavy equipment (including previous certifications)
- Skill in operating and manipulating machinery and various hand and power tools requiring manual dexterity
- A demonstrated ability in reading/writing/creating/understanding technical drawings, work instructions, test plans and standard operating procedures
- Detailed knowledge of electrical, optical and mechanical systems, antennas, functional testing and satellite components
- Ability to use a wide variety of precision measuring and testing instruments
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment
- Ability to rapidly change roles/responsibilities while working in a high-paced, challenging work environment
Benefits
- 401k
- health_insurance
- dental_insurance
- vision_insurance
- life_insurance
- disability_insurance
- paid_holidays
- tuition_reimbursement
- employee_stock_purchase_plan
- professional_development
