Assembly Technician

Persistent Systems; New York (NY); On-site; USD 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Fitness membership reimbursement

Mental health benefits

Pet discounts

Job summary

Persistent Systems LLC in New York City is seeking an Assembly Technician with hands-on experience in electromechanical assembly, soldering, and cable making to join our production team. You will contribute to final assembly of Wave Relay products and support quality and safety standards.

This role offers exposure to the full assembly process, opportunities for process improvement, and the chance to work on a cutting-edge defense-related technology with a focus on hands-on workmanship and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Soldering and cable making experience.
• Strong electro-mechanical background.
• Experience in a manufacturing/assembly environment; electronics preferred.
• Able to assemble products by hand with strong manual dexterity.
• Working knowledge of word processing, Internet, and e-mail.
• US security clearance eligibility or the ability to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Perform soldering, crimping, cable-making, and other assembly tasks.
• Follow established processes and procedures to support final product assembly.
• Assist with testing, evaluation, and deployment of products.
• Provide recommendations for process improvements.

Skills

Soldering

Cable making

Electro-mechanical

Manual dexterity

Manufacturing experience

Security clearance eligible

Education

Associate degree in a technical field

Tools

General assembly tools

Job description

Job Description & Responsibilities

We’re looking for an Assembly Technician with prior experience in electromechanical assembly or similar skills; particularly with cable making. You will join a team of technicians at our New York City headquarters who are responsible for all final assembly of our industry-leading Wave Relay products. Successful technicians will gain exposure to all areas of the assembly process, as well as support the quality and safety standards of the company’s products. As an Assembly Technician, you will be responsible for turning the company’s ideas into finished products for our customers.

Position Responsibilities

• Performing various assembly tasks in support of the company's Production function including soldering, crimping, cable-making, and other general assembly work.
• Following established processes and procedures to support the final assembly of products.
• Assisting with the testing, evaluation, and deployment of products
• Providing recommendations for process improvement

Job Qualifications & Experience

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience with assembly tools and materials; must have soldering and cable making experience
• Strong electro-mechanical background
• Experience in a manufacturing/assembly environment; electronics preferred
• Position requires strong manual dexterity, including both gross and fine manipulation; ability to assemble products by hand
• Working knowledge of computer software, including word processing, Internet, and e-mail
• Must have a United States security clearance or the ability to obtain a United States security clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate degree ina technical field
• Demonstrated experience with root-cause analysis and troubleshooting
• Demonstrated experience with quality control and facilitating continuous process improvement

Total compensation for this role is $25.50 an hour based on individual qualifications. Eligible for discretionary bonus.

• Persistent Systems, LLC offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• paid time off (sick time and vacation time)
• flexible spending accounts
• 401(k) plan with company match
• fitness membership reimbursement
• tuition assistance
• mental health benefits
• pet discounts

We will accept applications on a rolling basis until the role is filled.

Company Overview

Headquartered in New York City since 2007, Persistent Systems LLC is a global communications technology company which develops, manufactures, and integrates a patented and secure Mobile Ad Hoc Networking (MANET) system: Wave Relay. The company’s industry leading R&D team has designed wireless networking protocols to support their cutting-edge Wave Relay system and technology. Wave Relay is capable of running data, video, voice and other applications under the most difficult and unpredictable conditions. Their suite of products is field proven and utilized in Commercial, Military, Government, Industrial, Agriculture, Robotics, and Unmanned System markets.