Manufacturing Technician

Job Overview

We are seeking a skilled manufacturing technician to drive engineering builds and early manufacturing scale-up of complex power electronics assemblies. You will work closely with engineering, manufacturing, operations, and equipment teams to establish repeatable processes, execute and track unit builds, and support product launch development through all phases of the engineering lifecycle. Your technical and timely feedback to the engineering team is crucial for driving product improvements and advancements, focusing on safety, quality, and reliability.

How You Will Contribute

• Execute and support builds of complex power electronics assemblies through prototype, pilot, and production phases
• Lead hands-on troubleshooting, issue identification, and documentation during builds, bring-up, and early manufacturing runs to provide feedback to engineering and project management
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (including manufacturing, hardware engineering, reliability, test, and operations) to develop processes for prototype builds, test, failure mode identification, and troubleshooting playbook through various experimental set-ups and systems
• Document learnings and failure modes, analyze data, and communicate to cross-functional teams to drive product changes into future builds to track and execute incremental improvements
• Support the bring-up, validation, and troubleshooting of equipment, test systems, fixtures, and specialized tooling used in assembly and verification processes

What You Will Bring

• Proven track-record of hands-on technical assembly, troubleshooting, and diagnostic experience, especially in manufacturing builds, NPI, or early production environments with strong attention to detail and quality
• Experience in teardown, diagnostic, and troubleshooting of complex manufactured assemblies
• Familiarity and experience using hand tools, automated equipment, or both for manufacturing of finished assemblies
• Ability to read and interpret design drawings for critical quality and assembly features to translate into execution
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and complete ownership of change management through various product iterations and experiments
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., with frequent standing, walking, and bending

Nice to Haves

• Demonstrated strong power electronics / electrical systems aptitude
• Background in process development or continuous improvement
• Experience with power electronics measurement equipment - oscilloscopes, multimeters, power analyzers, hipot
• 3D Printing, CNC, Laser Cutting, Milling/Drilling, CATIA, Solidworks experience

Qualifications

• Must have a proven track-record of hands-on technical assembly, troubleshooting, and diagnostic experience
• Must have experience in teardown, diagnostic, and troubleshooting of complex manufactured assemblies
• Must be familiar and experienced using hand tools, automated equipment, or both for manufacturing of finished assemblies
• Must be able to read and interpret design drawings for critical quality and assembly features to translate into execution
• Must have strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Must be able to navigate ambiguity and complete ownership of change management through various product iterations and experiments
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs., with frequent standing, walking, and bending

Benefits

Heron Power offers competitive compensation (salary and equity) and benefits. The salary for this role ranges from $35-55 per hour.