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Amazon · 3 hours ago

Lead MFG Assembly Technician - 1st Shift, Amazon Leo

Kirkland, WA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$30/hr - $50/hr

4+ years exp

Amazon is seeking a Lead MFG Assembly Technician for its low Earth orbit satellite network, Amazon Leo, which aims to deliver reliable internet connectivity globally. The role involves leading assembly operations, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and ensuring quality standards in the production of satellite components.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)DeliveryE-CommerceFoundational AIRetail

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Driving and developing departmental continuous improvement initiatives and support implementation

Assemble mechanical and electrical satellite components, sub-assemblies, and integration assemblies, fabricating and/or processing materials into complex manufactured products, and operating testing equipment and tooling, all in a Cleanroom and ESD control environment

Lead process work and review output for quality and adherence to standards and procedures

Lead daily team meeting facilitation, end-of-shift reporting, and coordinating efforts to minimize production interruptions

Support new-hire training programs within your department and contribute to development and modification of training programs

You develop training plans for your team and are responsible for implementing training programs within your department

Drive safety standards and operations protocol while ensuring team compliance

Qualification

Mechanical integrationElectrical integrationPrecision measurementContinuous improvementTraining program developmentSafety standards complianceLeadership skillsDetail oriented

Required

High school or equivalent diploma

4+ years of hardware development, test lab, space/aerospace maintenance or hands-on engineering environment experience

Willing to work all shifts, overtime and weekends as needed. Estimated shift times 1st shift: Wed-Sat 6AM-4:30PM Shift will vary, depending on program needs

Standing for long periods of time, climbing up and down ladders, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, and stretching may be required to perform the functions of this position

Able to lift-up to 25lbs. unassisted

Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum

Preferred

2+ years of mechanical and electrical integration or assembly experience

Experience in a fast-paced, automated, industrial, logistics, production or manufacturing environment

4+ years of hand on experience with precision torque, measurement and inspection devices (i.e., automated and manual torque wrenches, calipers, micrometers, profilometers, optical inspection devices, multi-meters, torque wrenches)

Benefits

Health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage)

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Company

Amazon

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Amazon is a tech firm with a focus on e-commerce, cloud computing, digital streaming, and artificial intelligence.

Founded in 1994

Seattle, Washington, USA

10001+ employees

https://amazon.com

Funding

Current Stage

Public Company

Total Funding

$8.11B

Key Investors

AmazonKleiner Perkins

2023-01-03Post Ipo Debt· $8B

2001-07-24Post Ipo Equity· $100M

1997-05-15IPO

Leadership Team

Douglas J. Herrington

CEO, Worldwide Amazon Stores

Werner Vogels

VP & CTO

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