Lead Production Technician

Auterion•Manassas, VA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Auterion’s US production team assembles and tests autonomous systems for enterprise and government customers. The Lead Production Technician performs hands-on assembly and testing to specifications, schematics, and work instructions; establishes high standards for soldering and wiring workmanship; and guides technicians in producing quality units on schedule. The role combines technical craftsmanship, production coordination, mentoring, troubleshooting, quality and safety practices, documentation, and support for process improvements and materials management. The position is full-time, on-site, Monday through Friday.

Requirements

Current IPC J-STD-001 certification at least at CIS (Certified IPC Specialist) level, or ability to obtain it within 30 days of hire.
Demonstrated hands-on through-hole and surface-mount soldering, rework, and wire termination skills; candidates must be able to show examples of work or pass a practical soldering assessment.
Experience in electronics assembly, robotics, RC aircraft or drones, or mechanical assembly.
Ability to read and follow technical diagrams, schematics, and manuals.
Ability to troubleshoot simple electrical and mechanical issues and run basic functionality checks.
Consistent, accurate record-keeping and a strong quality mindset.
Ability to work a full-time, on-site Monday–Friday schedule and meet tight deadlines.

Nice To Haves

IPC/WHMA-A-620 certification.
IPC-A-610 certification.
IPC J-STD-001 or IPC-A-610 CIT (Trainer) credential, or NASA-STD-8739 / military soldering certification.
Prior lead, trainer, or mentoring experience.
Experience working in an ISO9001 or AS9100 certified manufacturing facility.
Familiarity with 3D printing and basic CAD design.

Responsibilities

Assemble autonomous systems and related components according to specifications, schematics, and work instructions.
Help plan daily build priorities and keep production on schedule.
Perform and inspect soldering, wiring, harness, and mechanical fitting work to certified workmanship standards; rework or reject non-conforming work.
Coach assembly technicians on soldering, wiring, and assembly techniques; check their work, provide feedback, and help maintain their skills and certifications.
Run initial functionality checks on completed units, troubleshoot component- and wiring-level issues, and escalate complex failures to engineering.
Document assembly progress, test results, serial numbers, and configuration, keeping build records traceable and complete.
Ensure quality standards and safety protocols are met, including ESD controls, safe handling of batteries and tools, and a clean, organized workstation.
Provide engineering and production leadership with practical feedback to improve build instructions, tooling, fixtures, and yield.
Keep soldering stations, tools, and fixtures calibrated and in good order; track parts, flag shortages, and support inventory control.
Use 3D printing and basic CAD to produce fixtures, mounts, and small parts as needed.