Lead R&D Technician - Second Shift

Responsibilities

• Lead a team in making electromechanical parts and assemblies for R&D to create processes & procedures
• Maintain the daily/weekly/monthly objectives and communicating them to employees
• Work within a multi-disciplinary team of manufacturing engineers and technicians to develop and qualify new manufacturing techniques and processes
• Perform and Lead a team and prototype hardware builds with minimal documentation and oversight
• Troubleshoot and resolve discrepancies with a focus on continuous improvement
• Stakeholder for feedback to supervisor during reviews
• Assists in building of new products, and/or optimization of existing products
• Prepares product prototypes for internal and/or external customer evaluation and to ensure robustness
• Conducts process monitoring activities, equipment capability & production trouble-shooting, identifying, communicating and implementing viable solutions to the team
• Maintains accurate records of all projects and assignments
• Maintains a safe work environment and operates in a safe manner
• Performs other related job duties related to the job, as assigned by management

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience with hand and power tools and general machine shop equipment
• Experience leading a team of technicians performing project based mechanical and electrical assembly work.
• Ability to lead and give direction to a fast paced, highly skilled team
• Desire to work and contribute in a fast-paced, startup R&D environment with daily changes
• Able to take directions from Supervisors & Managers and work independently
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) to a team reporting to you of daily and weekly goals
• Ability to train others in a variety of hands on and technical applications
• Meticulous attention to detail and cleanliness with hands-on work keeping continuous improvement in the forefront
• Ability and patience to work through projects from start to finish, including assembly and testing keeping your team motivated and engaged
• Experience with winding equipment of any type is a plus
• Experience navigating assemblies in 3D CAD software is a plus
• Experience with lean manufacturing, 5S, and Six Sigma principles
• Epoxy potting or injection molding experience
• Cryogenic fluids handling and testing
• High vacuum leak testing
• Forklift experience
• Crane or lifting experience
• Commitment and ability to communicate safety and quality to your team

Qualifications

• Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs
• Perform activities such as stooping, typing, standing, or sitting for extended periods of time
• Dedication to safety to mitigate hazards that may include heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, high voltage, and cryogenics
• Willingness to travel or work required nights/weekends/on-call occasionally

Skills

• Ability to read and interpret mechanical assembly drawings, electrical schematics, P&IDs
• Minimum of 4 years’ experience in a variety of technical support skills such as but not limited to mechanical and electrical assembly, plumbing, vacuum systems, cryogenic systems, soldering, and wiring

Benefits

• Competitive compensation with equity
• 13 Company-wide Holidays
• Flexible vacation days
• 10 sick days
• Generous parental leave policy
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Professional growth opportunities
• Team-building activities