Manufacturing Technician | Ground Support Equipment

About the role

At BETA Technologies, we apply our intellectual curiosity, passion for aviation, and commitment to sustainability toward a shared mission of revolutionizing electric aviation. Regardless of the position one holds, each team member brings their talent and desire to positively impact the environment and lives of others in a refreshing, vibrant, and inclusive culture. The GSE Manufacturing Technician is responsible for building, testing, and preparing ground support equipment that enables electric aircraft operations. As a Manufacturing Technician at BETA Technologies, you will work in a small team environment to take designs from process development through repeatable production. You will perform daily hands-on assembly, inspection, troubleshooting, and documentation tasks while working closely with engineering, quality, and operations to incorporate design and process improvements into existing builds.

Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on assembly of ground support equipment, including charge systems, thermal management systems, mini cubes, power-distribution assemblies, and related mechanical and electrical subassemblies.
• Operate production equipment and use hand and power tools to build, maintain, test, and prepare GSE assemblies for shipment or deployment.
• Follow technical data packages, work instructions, drawings, bills of material, and wiring diagrams to meet product specifications and tolerance requirements.
• Install, route, terminate, and verify electrical harnesses, connectors, panels, and hardware in accordance with approved build documentation.
• Perform functional checks, in-process quality inspections, and basic troubleshooting; identify and escalate process deviations, nonconformances, and safety concerns.
• Use measuring, diagnostic, and test equipment to evaluate assemblies and support root-cause investigation and corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate, clear manufacturing records, including assembly documentation, inspection results, torque values, electrical checks, and test data.
• Support process development, continuous-improvement activities, and incorporation of engineering changes into production builds.
• Use required personal protective equipment and comply with company and government safety requirements, including electrical and high-voltage safety practices.
• Perform other work-related duties as assigned to meet company goals.

Requirements

• Two or more years of experience in a manufacturing, assembly, automotive, industrial-equipment, or related technical setting; or a two-year degree or certificate from an accredited technical school, college, or university.
• Ability to operate hand and power tools safely and effectively.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, specifications, and work instructions.
• Working knowledge of basic electrical and mechanical assembly practices.
• Ability to assist with problem analysis and make sound, independent decisions within established procedures.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain complete, accurate production documentation.
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