AeroVironment is looking for a Test Technician III to test and assemble Small Unmanned Arial System products in their manufacturing facility, ensuring adherence to engineering drawings and assembly instructions.
Requirements
- Experienced with hand tools, including crimpers, drills, taps, torque wrenches, power tools and air tools is required
- Ability to solder as part of assembly function and duties
- Must have good manual dexterity and basic computer operation skills
- Strong analytical, problem-solving skills and attention to detail with ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form
- Vocational training in Electronics or Solder Certification is preferred
- Ability to read blueprints and schematics is desired
- Familiarity with Safety and ESD practices is desired
Responsibilities
- Mechanical assembly of subassemblies using hand and/or power tools
- Final assembly of ground control equipment and air vehicles
- Testing and troubleshooting of subassemblies and final assemblies
- Works with other Production Technicians and Engineering to correct and improve upon any documents related to the assembly process at the required high-quality standard
- Responsible for ensuring that work order protocols are followed and that work order paperwork is completed as the work is performed
- May conduct in-process quality checks to ensure that items built are to established high-quality standards
- May work with manufacturing engineers to improve assembly efficiency, improve product quality, reduce manufacturing costs and validate released assembly/ fabrication documentation
Other
- High School diploma or GED Equivalent
- Minimum of 2 –4 years of experience in a manufacturing or production environment in either electronics or electro-mechanical assembly and test is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
- Must have strong oral and written communication skills to communicate effectively with employees in the Company
- Able to excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, where small teams share a broad variety of duties
- This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under the ITAR and the EAR, or a person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction.
