Production Assembly Technician

VIVA; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

VIVA USA Inc. is seeking a Production Assembly Technician to build, integrate, and test electro‑mechanical drone sensor assemblies onsite in Saint Paul, MN. You will perform hands-on assembly, alignment, and checkout, while supporting production schedules, quality assurance processes, and documentation with engineering.

Strong detail orientation and teamwork are essential. The role requires a 2-year technical degree (or 2 years related experience) and a Part 107 certification within 3 months.

Qualifications

• 2-year technical degree or 2 years of applicable experience.
• Part 107 certification acquired within three months of employment.
• Ability to interpret requirements, drawings and instructions independently.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Technical build assembly.
• Production design updates, design for manufacturing.
• Develop and provide external documentation to 3rd party manufacturer.
• Coordinate with electrical hardware designers on size, connectors, and indicators.
• Wire assembly integration/box build.
• Fault/debug activities.
• CCA programming.
• System checkout & test.
• Optical assembly, alignment and focusing.
• Support production schedule planning.
• Flight testing.
• Document checkout/test results.
• Ensure defect-free product delivery.
• Ensure material supply for production.
• Diagnostic analysis and repair of damaged equipment.
• Fault investigation/resolution of products.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Detail oriented

Team collaboration

Electrical/electromechanical knowledge

Education

2-year technical degree or equivalent experience

Tools

PTC Creo

MS Office

Job description

Position starts onsite immediately.

Production Assembly Technician

The Production Technician is responsible for component build, integration, and test of electro-mechanical assemblies of drone airborne agriculture sensors, such as cameras and stabilizing gimbals. This position requires experience in electromechanical component build, integration, checkout, and test as well as excellent organization and dedication to detail. The individual will support production schedule planning, ensure timely completion of production orders, contribute to efforts meant to eliminate production defects, and work with engineering to improve processes and products. Responsibilities also include hands‑on design documentation, transition of mature designs to factory production, and maintenance of existing designs.

Responsibilities

• Technical build assembly.
• Production design updates, design for manufacturing.
• Develop and provide external documentation to 3rd party manufacturer
• Work with electrical hardware designers to specify size/shape, connectorization, indicators, and user inputs to circuit card assemblies.
• Wired assembly integration / box build.
• Fault / debug.
• CCA programming.
• System checkout & test.
• Optical assembly, alignment, and focusing.
• Support production schedule planning.
• Flight testing.
• Document checkout test results.
• Ensure delivery of defect‑free product.
• Ensure sufficient material supply to support production.
• Perform diagnostic analysis and repair of damaged equipment.
• Perform fault investigation/resolution of products.

Requirements

• 2 year degree in a technical discipline such as Electronics. Will consider candidates without a degree but must have 2 years of applicable experience.
• Part 107 certification acquired within three months of employment
• Ability to interpret requirements/drawings/instructions independently
• Good mechanical aptitude
• Computer literate in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Excellent troubleshooting & problem-solving skills
• Ability to work constructively within a team
• Highly motivated
• Ability to scope efforts and meet deadlines
• Strong attention to detail and organization skills
• Proficiency with 3D CAD tools, particularly PTC Creo, is a plus

Additional Details Regarding Role

• Change management facilitation regarding documentation between production and the engineering staff., IE Drawings, Design updates, etc. internally and externally
• Liaison between the engineering staff regarding questions and recommendations on new or existing products.
• Contract manufacturer point of contact (POC) and will handle all technical data package documentation for assemblies
• Will facilitate, review implement all Quality Assurance processes with the Contract manufacture.
• Highest priority within workload will be to supplement production assembly builds for customer orders.

Notes

• 1st shift position - 8 am to 4:30 pm - Possible overtime

Travel

• May be required to travel using a personal vehicle.
• Travel will be within a 30-mile radius of the facility.

VIVA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants have an equal opportunity for placement, and all employees have an equal opportunity to develop on the job. This means that VIVA will not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status