Lead Space Sim Tech-1st Shift, Project Kuiper

Amazon; Asti; In loco; EUR 54.000 - 91.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A global technology company in Piemonte, Asti is seeking a Lead Space Simulation Technician to drive continuous improvement and oversee environmental testing processes. Candidates should have a high school diploma, relevant manufacturing experience, and strong leadership skills. This fast-paced role requires working Wednesday to Saturday, 5 AM to 3:30 PM. Competitive compensation with benefits is offered.

Servizi

Medical benefits

Equity compensation

Flexible shifts

Competenze

• 3+ years relevant high traceability manufacturing experience (Aerospace / Medical).
• 3+ years of hands-on work in a test lab environment.
• 3+ years experience in a fast-paced production environment.

Mansioni

• Drive departmental continuous improvement initiatives.
• Operate environmental test chambers and review outputs for quality.
• Support new-hire training programs within your department.

Conoscenze

Leadership

Attention to detail

Test lab environment

Environmental testing

Formazione

High school diploma or equivalent

Strumenti

Basic hand tools

DMM

Torque wrenches

Calipers

Descrizione del lavoro

Job ID: 3017089 | Amazon Kuiper Manufacturing Enterprises LLC

Project Kuiper is Amazon’s low Earth orbit satellite broadband network. Its mission is to deliver fast, reliable internet to customers and communities around the world, and we’ve designed the system with the capacity, flexibility, and performance to serve a wide range of customers, from individual households to schools, hospitals, businesses, government agencies, and other organizations operating in locations 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.

Key job responsibilities

• Driving and developing departmental continuous improvement initiatives and support implementation.
• Operation of environmental test chambers (Thermal cycling, vacuum, HALT/HASS). Lead process work and review output for quality and adherence to standards and procedures.
• Assemble tooling and assist with equipment maintenance.
• Lead daily team meeting facilitation, end‑of‑shift reporting, and coordinating efforts to minimize production interruptions.
• Support new‑hire training programs within your department and contribute to development and modification of training programs. You develop training plans for your team and are responsible for implementing training programs within your department.
• Drive safety standards and operations protocol while ensuring team compliance.
• 4/10s Shift: Wed‑Sat 5 am – 3:30 pm.

Candidates must be 18 years or older with the ability to understand and adhere to all job requirements and safety guidelines.

Export Control Requirement

Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

A day in the life

The Lead Space Simulation Technician will identify process improvements to improve build efficiency. You will work closely with multiple engineering teams on both early hardware development testing and setting the stage for later production hardware manufacturing processes. The successful candidate thrives in a fast‑paced, start‑up like environment and is able to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills and commitment to quality to positively impact team metrics and organization goals. To be successful you need to be highly motivated and detail oriented while showing the highest standards of execution.

About the team

We are a group of Technicians with well over 20 years of diverse skills and experience. Each team member brings in willingness to train and positive team energy. Some tasks you may be an individual contributor, but may also work in a group environment to achieve organizational goals. This group of Technicians thrived in success by working as a team. We are currently in research and development but moving towards production environment.

Basic Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3+ years relevant high traceability manufacturing experience (Aerospace / Medical, etc.).
• 3+ years of hands‑on work in test lab environment, using basic hand tools.
• 3+ years experience in a fast‑paced production environment with Flight Hardware.
• Minimum 3 years of environmental test experience performing at least one of the following:
  • Vibration Testing
  • Shock Testing
  • Acoustic Testing
  • Thermal Testing
  • Thermal Vacuum Testing

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ years prior leadership experience, to include leading teams, projects or people.
• Experience bringing teams and processes from development to production.
• Able to read, interpret and work from engineering documentation and/ or drawings.
• Experience working with FOD, ESD sensitive hardware and clean room requirements.
• Ability to rapidly change roles/responsibilities while working in a high‑paced, challenging work environment.
• Ability to prioritize work in a complex, fast‑paced environment.
• Proper use and understanding of DMM, torque wrenches, calipers, and other type of measuring devices.
• Experience installing instrumentation such as accelerometers, thermocouples etc.
• Understanding of 5S and lean principles.

Additional Requirements

• Willing to work all shifts, overtime and weekends as needed. Estimated shift time: Wed‑Sat 5:00 AM‑3:30 PM. Shift will vary, depending on program needs.
• Standing for long periods of time, climbing up and down ladders, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, and stretching may be required to perform the functions of this position.
• Willing to move between locations depending on program needs.
• Able to lift up to 25 lbs unassisted.

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $63,400/year in our lowest geographic market up to $104,600/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign‑on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits . This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.