Lead Satellite Automation & Manufacturing Technician

Amazon; Kirkland (WA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Kuiper Manufacturing Enterprises LLC in Kirkland, WA is seeking a Technician Lead to help scale production of Leo satellites. You will maintain automated equipment, troubleshoot failures, and drive process improvements in a fast-paced, safety-focused environment.

The role requires a background in mechanical or electrical hardware assembly, extensive use of hand tools and metrology, and the ability to read engineering drawings.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 5+ years of mechanical or electrical hardware assembly, test, and/or installation.
• 2+ years operating and/or maintaining high volume manufacturing equipment.
• 2+ years using hand tools and/or precision measuring instruments (Calipers, multimeters, torque wrenches, feeler gauges, gauge blocks).
• Experience owning the performance and health of automated processes.
• Experience reading, interpreting and working from engineering documentation and/or drawings.
• Ability to gather and analyze data to support root cause diagnosis.

Responsibilities

• Maintain configuration control and monitor health of automated equipment.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose failures of automated equipment.
• Gather data and communicate during equipment downtime.
• Perform preventative maintenance activities on equipment.
• Drive machine operation process improvements, maintain floor stock inventory.
• Follow work instructions and safety procedures.
• Independently execute and prioritize work to meet company deliverables.
• Execute test procedures for component and system level testing maintenance.
• Champion safety requirements in all designated zones and work locations.
• Ensure lab equipment is maintained and calibrated.

Skills

Mechanical assembly

Electrical assembly

Maintenance of automated equipment

Data analysis for root cause

Reading engineering drawings

Hand tools & precision instruments

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Calipers

Multimeters

Torque wrenches

Feeler gauges

Gauge blocks

Job description

Amazon Kuiper Manufacturing Enterprises LLC in Kirkland, WA is seeking a Technician Lead to help scale production of Leo satellites. You will maintain automated equipment, troubleshoot failures, and drive process improvements in a fast-paced, safety-focused environment.

The role requires a background in mechanical or electrical hardware assembly, extensive use of hand tools and metrology, and the ability to read engineering drawings.