Lead Solar Automation Specialist, Amazon Leo

Amazon•Kirkland, WA

About The Position

Amazon Leo is Amazon’s low Earth orbit satellite network. Our mission is to deliver fast, reliable internet connectivity to customers beyond the reach of existing networks. From individual households to schools, hospitals, businesses, and government agencies, Amazon Leo will serve people and organizations operating in locations without reliable connectivity. We are looking for a talented Technician Lead to help full-scale production of the Leo satellites. The success of Leo depends on the quality, reliability, cost, manufacturability, throughput, and security of the products that you deliver. If you seek a fast-paced, dynamic environment; if you thrive on solving difficult problems where resolutions have high impact; and if you love the challenge of building something from scratch, then this role will be an ideal next career step. To be successful you need to be highly motivated and detail oriented while showing the highest standards of execution.

Requirements

high school diploma or equivalent
5+ years of experience in mechanical or electrical hardware assembly, test, and/or installation
2+ years of operating and/or maintaining high volume manufacturing equipment
2+ years using hand tools and/or precision measuring instruments (i.e., Calipers, multi-meters, torque wrenches, feeler gages, gage blocks)
Experience of ownership of the performance and health of automated processes
Experience reading, interpreting and working from engineering documentation and/or drawings
Ability to gather and analyze data to support root cause diagnosis
Candidates must be 18 years or older with the ability to understand and adhere to all job requirements and safety guidelines.
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.
Willing to work overtime and weekends as needed.
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

Nice To Haves

6+ years of experience in mechanical or electrical hardware assembly, test, and/or installation
4+ years of operating and/or maintaining high volume manufacturing equipment
4+ years using hand tools and/or precision measuring instruments (i.e., Calipers, multi-meters, torque wrenches, feeler gages, gage blocks)
Experience in the aerospace industry, automotive industry, medical device industry, aviation, military or other high-reliability operating environment
Experience in a fast-paced production environment
Experience working with FOD, ESD sensitive hardware and clean room requirements
Experience working with Electro-Mechanical Assembly

Responsibilities

Maintain configuration control and monitor health of automated equipment
Troubleshoot and diagnose failures of automated equipment
Gather data and communicate during equipment downtime
Perform preventative maintenance activities on equipment
Drive machine operation process improvements, maintain floor stock inventory
Follow work instructions and safety procedures
You will independently execute and prioritize work to meet company deliverables
Execute test procedures for component and system level testing maintenance
Champion safety requirements in all designated zones and work locations
Ensure lab equipment is maintained and calibrated
Receive shipments and coordinate deliveries with recipients (Using pallet jacks, kit carts, etc)
Your work may include contributing to improving SOPs and safety procedures

Benefits

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets.
The base pay for this position ranges from $70,900/year in our lowest geographic market up to $117,000/year in our highest geographic market.
Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
Amazon is a total compensation company.
Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits.
For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits .

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