The Drone Assembly Operator will work with a team of engineers and other technicians to build the organization’s newest products. This position performs hands-on assembly of electro-mechanical sub-systems and provides input to the engineering team to assist them with developing and refining the manufacturing process of these products for low-volume, in-house production and eventual hand-off to the commercial production line.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assemble complex electro-mechanical sub-systems, including testing, troubleshooting, and repair.
• Build products following work instructions and drawings with precision and consistency
• Troubleshoots issues and communicates them to other technicians and/or the engineering team
• Provides feedback and observations related to the assembly process in the form of red-lined drawings and written communication
• Maintains an organized workflow and workstation
• Receives and inspects components
• Conducts indoor assembly tests according to established procedures
• Monitors and reports on all aspects that relate to the quality of components and assemblies
• Tracks component inventory as it relates to build schedules
• Performs other duties as assigned

EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or equivalent and 2+ years of related experience are required
• Ability to assemble complex electro-mechanical systems using engineering assembly drawings
• Demonstrated keen eye for detail, a technical aptitude, and a desire to learn
• Experience handling ESD-sensitive components, as well as working in an ESD-safe environment following ESD-safety best practices preferred
• Proven record of proactively working to meet production timelines
• Working experience with common spreadsheet and word processing tools, such as G-Suite and/or MS Office
• Experience working for an international company is a plus
• Fluency in English and German is required, any other language is a plus