Manufacturing Assembly Technician II (Multiple Shifts), Project Kuiper

Amazon Kuiper Manufacturing Enterprises LLC; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Kuiper Manufacturing Enterprises LLC is seeking technicians to support full-scale production of Kuiper satellites in Washington. The role emphasizes assembling and testing avionic LRUs, PCBAs, and fiber-optic components, while maintaining lab equipment and safety standards.

Candidates should have at least a high school diploma with 1+ years in a manufacturing setting, hands-on tool experience, and the ability to work various shifts.

Qualifications

• High school degree or equivalent; 1+ years in a high traceability manufacturing environment or relevant trade school certification.
• 1+ years working with test tools and test methods that validate systems.

Responsibilities

• Champion safety requirements in all designated zones and work locations.
• Assemble and test detailed avionic LRUs, electrical-mechanical assemblies, fiber optics, and PCBAs.
• Ensure lab equipment is maintained and calibrated.
• Support preventative maintenance on test equipment and data systems.
• Identify equipment needs, improve processes, maintain floor stock, and meet deliverables.
• Execute and prioritize work to meet company needs and timelines.

Skills

Hand tools

Test tools experience

Manufacturing experience

Engineering drawings literacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Calipers

Multi-meters

Torque wrenches

Job description

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.

One of the most ambitious missions that Kuiper has undertaken to date, the Kuiper satellite constellation, is our solution to providing reliable internet. We are looking for talented technicians to help full-scale production of the Kuiper satellites.

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

• Champion safety requirements in all designated zones and work locations
• Assemble and test with emphasis to detail, an assortment of avionic LRUs, electrical-mechanical assemblies, handle and install fiber-optics, and PCBAs
• Ensure lab equipment is maintained and calibrated
• Supports some preventative maintenance activities on test equipment and data acquisition systems
• Identify equipment requirements, process improvements, maintain floor stock inventory
• You will independently execute and prioritize work to meet company deliverables
• Execute test procedures for component and system level testing maintenance
• Receive shipments and coordinate deliveries with recipients (Using pallet jacks, kit carts, etc)
• Your work may include contributing to improving SOPs and safety procedures

Additional Requirements

• Willing to work all shifts (days, evenings, staggered shifts) overtime and weekends as needed. Estimated shift times are Day shift 4X10 6am -4:30pm Wed-Sat OR Sun-Wed (one team begins at 5am) Swing Shift 4X10 5pm-3:30am Wed-Sat OR Sun-Wed (one team begins at 4pm)
• Flexible working/commuting in between site locations
• 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
• Able to lift-up to 25lbs. unassisted

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.

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

The starting pay for this role in Washington State is up to $33.50/hour and employees are eligible for incremental raises based on tenure. This information is provided per the Washington State Pay Transparency Act. Base pay information is based on market location.

• A full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits are provided.

A day in the life

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 degree or equivalency certificate - 1+ years in a high traceability manufacturing environment, or relevant trade school certification - 1+ years of hand tools experience (i.e., Calipers, multi-meters, torque wrenches) - 1+ years working with test tools and test methods that adequately validate the system

Preferred Qualifications

• - - Aircraft & Powerplant (A&P) certification/license Prior telecom (fiber optics) experience a plus - CFOT certification or equivalent experience - Airman or Avionic certification or equivalent experience -ASE certification or equivalent experience - Experience in fast-paced production environment with flight hardware - Ability to use precision measuring instruments - 1+ years able to read, interpret and work from engineering documentation and/ or drawings - Experience working with FOD, ESD sensitive hardware and clean room requirements - 1+ years of Electro-Mechanical Assembly, Final Integration and/or Harness Integration experience - Ability to work effectively in a team environment - Ability to rapidly change roles/responsibilities while working in