Manufacturing Technician – Vehicle Integration | On-site Opportunity | Quonset, RI | Fastwater Staffing

HIKINEX • North Kingstown, RI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Fastwater Staffing is seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Technician – Vehicle Integration to support the assembly and integration of advanced autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) systems. This on-site contract opportunity is based in Quonset, Rhode Island, with a start date and compensation to be determined based on skills and experience.

The technician will build complex electromechanical assemblies, install high-reliability wiring and cable harnesses, fabricate components, and support manufacturing from development through final hardware integration. The role works closely with engineering and technical teams to maintain assembly quality, improve manufacturing workflows, troubleshoot hardware, and meet project milestones. The successful candidate will interpret engineering drawings and work instructions, use fabrication tools safely, and support vehicle testing and offshore field operations when required. Candidates with aerospace, automotive, marine, industrial equipment, or related manufacturing backgrounds are encouraged to apply; underwater robotics or AUV experience is a plus.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of relevant mechanical or assembly experience.
• Familiarity with fabrication processes, hand tools, power tools, and plastic or metal component manufacturing.
• Experience working from technical documentation, work instructions, and engineering drawings.
• Hands-on experience assembling, maintaining, and troubleshooting electromechanical systems.
• Understanding of hardware manufacturing lifecycles.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills.
• High attention to detail, dependability, and accountability for build quality.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and meet project deadlines.
• Eligibility to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.
• Willingness to support offshore field operations and testing when required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with subsea robotics, AUVs, UUVs, or marine and underwater systems.
• Material handling or hoisting experience, including overhead gantry operations or rigging.
• Experience working safely around electrical components up to 400 VDC.
• Experience using electrical debugging equipment, such as digital multimeters.
• Manual or CNC machining experience.
• Experience with 3D printing.
• Background in aerospace, automotive, marine, or industrial equipment manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineers and technical specialists on AUV assembly and integration.
• Build, integrate, and test complex electromechanical assemblies.
• Support vehicle development and manufacturing activities.
• Assist with final hardware integration and ensure assemblies meet technical specifications.
• Provide technical feedback to engineering teams to support product improvements.
• Route, install, and service high-reliability cabling and wiring harnesses.
• Support integration of electrical and electromechanical components.
• Troubleshoot assembly and hardware issues during manufacturing and testing.
• Follow technical documentation and established procedures when working with electrical components.
• Design, prototype, and build manufacturing jigs and fixtures to improve build quality and test efficiency.
• Fabricate and modify machined parts and commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) components.
• Use hand tools, power tools, and standard fabrication processes to support assembly activities.
• Assist in developing and improving manufacturing methods and assembly processes.
• Help develop, document, and optimize assembly and build workflows.
• Identify opportunities to improve production efficiency, consistency, and quality.
• Follow engineering drawings, work instructions, and technical specifications.
• Maintain organized manufacturing work areas and support the smooth flow of production activities.
• Support offshore field operations and testing when required.
• Assist with vehicle testing and hardware troubleshooting.
• Follow applicable safety procedures during manufacturing, integration, and field activities.

What This Job Offers

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