Manufacturing Technician III

CesiumAstro, Inc.; Austin, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 55.000 - 85.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Stock options

Comprehensive benefits

Zusammenfassung

CesiumAstro is seeking an Electronics Assembly Technician to join our startup-like team. You will assemble complex mechanical and electrical components, perform tooling changes, and troubleshoot production issues in a fast-paced environment.

You will also support new product introductions, document manufacturing steps, and maintain quality and safety standards. The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of related experience, proficiency with reading schematics, and the ability to work with minimal

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 3–5 years in manufacturing, production/assembly, electronics assembly, or related operations.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics, drawings, and diagrams.
• Collaborate with engineers and designers to ensure correct implementation of designs.
• Use tools to make or repair parts and products.
• Maintain clean, safe work environment with good organization.
• Familiarity with preventive maintenance and inventory management.
• Basic computer skills for quality control forms.
• Experience in ESD and FOD-controlled environments.
• Able to work with minimal supervision and follow safety guidelines.

Aufgaben

• Assemble complex mechanical and electrical components and subassemblies.
• Set up equipment, change tooling, and adjust production for requirements.
• Troubleshoot routine manufacturing and assembly issues.
• Assist with assembly, buildout, and checkout of automation equipment.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing routes, work instructions, and standardized work.

Kenntnisse

Hand-eye coordination

Color differentiation

Schematic reading

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

General computer skills

Ausbildung

High school diploma or GED

Tools

General hand tools

Jobbeschreibung

Please Note: To conform with the United States Government Space Technology Export Regulations, the applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., conditional resident, asylee or refugee (protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

AtCesiumAstro, we are developers and pioneers of out-of-the-box communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space and airborne platforms. We take pride in our dynamic and cross-functional work environment, which allows us to learn, develop, and engage across our organization. If you are looking for hands-on, interactive, and autonomous work, CesiumAstro is the place for you. We are actively seeking passionate, collaborative, energetic, and forward-thinking individuals to join our team.

We are looking to add anManufacturing Technician III to our team. If you enjoy working in a startup environmentand are passionate about developing leading-edge hardware for satellites, spacecraft, and aerospace systems, we would like to hear from you.

As an Electronics Assembly Technician at Cesium Astro, you will be a key team member in ensuring the quality and delivery of our products meets our customer's expectations. The ideal candidate will have experience in high-reliability industries such as Aerospace, Automotive, or Medical devices. You must be responsive, flexible, and able to succeed in a fast-paced environment and be capable and motivated to build, repair and maintain an SMT circuit card and electronics final assemblies.

As we are a start-up the expectation is that we all wear many hats, and at times you may be asked to assist in additional duties such as performing cycle counts of inventory, assisting in shipping and receiving functions, or other tasks.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assemble complex mechanical and electrical components, subassemblies, and products using engineering drawings, work instructions, and manufacturing procedures.
• Perform equipment setup, tooling changes, production adjustments, and troubleshooting to support manufacturing requirements.
• Resolve routine manufacturing and assembly issues while maintaining established quality, safety, and productivity standards.
• Assist with the assembly, buildout, and functional checkout of automation equipment, fixtures, and tooling used in production processes.
• Support the development and upkeep of manufacturing route steps, work instructions, and standardized work within the MES, applying judgment to recommend updates based on production experience.
• Assist engineering and senior technicians with troubleshooting process deviations and support the introduction of new products and processes into production.
• Perform visual, dimensional, and functional inspections using precision measuring equipment and inspection tools.
• Verify completed assemblies meet engineering drawings, specifications, quality standards, and workmanship requirements.
• Record production, inspection, traceability, and nonconformance information in manufacturing documentation.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, quality, production control, and supply chain teams supporting production activities.
• Support new product introductions, equipment setup, process improvements, inventory accuracy, and continuous production flow.
• Provide guidance to Manufacturing Technicians on assembly methods, manufacturing procedures, and production practices.
• Apply manufacturing procedures, safety requirements, quality standards, and company policies throughout production.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas while supporting 5S and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Recommend improvements that enhance safety, quality, productivity, manufacturing efficiency, and production performance.

JOB REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• A high school diploma or GED.
• 3-5 years of experience in of related experience in manufacturing, production assembly, mechanical assembly, electronics assembly, or related production operations.
• Experience in interpreting schematics, drawings, diagrams, and other visual aides for assembly.
• Ability to work with team members to ensure production roles are clear.
• Ability to regularly communicate with engineers and design staff to ensure designs are being implemented correctly.
• Experience using tools to make or repair parts and products.
• Excellent hand-eye coordination.
• Ability to differentiate between colors to identify colored electrical wires.
• Attention to detail and the maintenance of a clean workspace.
• Ability to read parts lists and make sure all are present.
• Familiarity with undergoing routine preventive maintenance.
• Experience maintaining inventory and placing orders for more supplies as needed.
• Basic computer skills to complete quality control forms.
• Familiarity working in an ESD and FOD-controlled environment.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and follow strict safety guidelines.

CesiumAstro considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills. Full-time employment offers include company stock options and a generous benefits package including health, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, life, disability and retirement plans.

CesiumAstro is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard torace, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Please note: CesiumAstro does not accept unsolicited resumes from contract agencies or search firms. Any unsolicited resumes submitted to our website or to CesiumAstro team members will be considered property of CesiumAstro, and we will not be obligated to pay any referral fees.