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Saildrone · 4 months ago

Vehicle Assembly & Service Technician

Alameda, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$90K/yr - $120K/yr

5+ years exp

Saildrone is a company that specializes in unmanned surface vehicles providing real-time intelligence for various applications. The Vehicle Assembly & Service Technician will be responsible for constructing and servicing these vehicles while training and leading others in assembly and service operations.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Big DataDronesManufacturingMarine Technology

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead the assembly and service workflows for Saildrone’s vehicle fleet, ensuring that our drones are fully mission capable and able to maintain exceptionally high uptime

Travel domestically and internationally to deploy and repair Saildrone vehicles

Train contractors, clients, and other third-parties on how to assemble and service Saildrone vehicles

Provide input on how to improve in-field assembly and service procedures as well as vehicle designs

Qualification

Mechanical skillsElectrical skillsTechnical service experienceCustomer serviceProcess improvementTeam leadershipTeaching skillsSafety standardsRigging knowledgeForklift operationCrane operationBoat handlingOrganizational skills

Required

Desire and ability to provide industry-defining customer service for both external customers and Saildrone colleagues. Ability to simplify technical concepts and product knowledge to teach and coach end-users on vehicle assembly and service

5 or more years of experience executing operations involving the application of fundamentally sound electrical and mechanical skills while performing a technical service role in a field, shipyard, or heavy industrial environment, following service instructions/diagrams, using tools ranging from basic hand tools to heavy equipment and rigging

Ability to lead and work in teams, to include third-party contractors, to execute operational plans and deliver on contractual obligations

Maintain appropriate records and inventories. Possess organizational habits and a willingness to define, follow, and improve safety, process, and work standards

Willingness to support 50% travel, domestically and internationally. U.S. Person status and eligibility for U.S. Department of Defense security clearance is required for this role

Preferred

Prior experience planning, leading, and performing technically complex operations in the field for a global OEM servicing the automotive, aerospace, shipyard, offshore oil and gas, heavy civil/mining, renewable energy, or telecommunications industries

Prior experience in a fast-paced, start-up environment or an advanced serviceability/manufacturability of design role. Able to develop/create technical repair content to support global standardization and service documentation for safety, quality, and repeatability

Possess the ability to systematically isolate, diagnose, and repair issues on electro-mechanical systems in a marine environment

Personal or professional experience on or near water; familiar with rigging, mooring, and basic boat handling principles

Heavy equipment loading, shipping preparation, offloading, and relocation

Driving forklifts, lifting machines, and crane operation

Experience Driving 30+ ft twin-engine powerboat(s) with vehicles in tow, experience at sea