Engineering Technician Lead

ZipLine • South San Francisco, CA

50d • $110,000 - $140,000

About The Position

We have a strong team of build technicians, but we need to bolster the test technician side of the team. We are looking for someone who can help execute DVPR testing (extended testing on multiple units) and assist in prototype testing (functional testing on single units). This Technician Lead is expected to be able to execute tests with minimal guidance and is a creative problem solver to implement simple fixes on testers and hardware.

Requirements

• Detail-oriented and organized
• Notices small changes in hardware (corrosion, wear, slippage, loosening)
• Able to keep multiple units of the same design organized
• Able to track data and draw conclusions
• Comfortable operating without strict SOPs
• Mechanically inclined
• Comfortable operating standard shop tools w/ basic training
• Extremely comfortable with hand tools
• Tech-comfortable
• Feels comfortable with or is willing to get trained up on remoting into testers (SSH, VNC)
• Can troubleshoot basic electronic setups (blow fuses, loose ground wires)
• Aware of build practices
• Torque specs/false torque

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of technicians, coordinating with them on tactical execution of team tasks and supporting their career growth
• Coordinate with our project management team and technical program managers to sort priorities and track tasks and timelines on Jira
• Collaborate with design engineers to review designs and determine the best build process possible
• Collaborate with test engineers to review test campaigns and test set-ups to support test execution and data collection
• Develop and maintain standards for the team including documentation, build quality, manufacturing process instructions, test cards AND hold yourself to these same standards
• Manage prototype and lab space build inventory, from periodic stock tracking to part ordering supporting test equipment and EOL builds
• Provide weekly updates to the wider organization on team plans and progress towards completing them
• Work with other leads to manage technician resources across the department given project needs
• Making sure team has resources to be successful

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees