MFG Functional Technician III, Amazon Leo

Amazon•Merritt Island, FL

1d•$36 - $37•Onsite

About The Position

Amazon Leo is Amazon’s low Earth orbit satellite broadband network. Its mission is to deliver fast, reliable internet to customers and communities around the world, and we’ve designed the system with the capacity, flexibility, and performance to serve a wide range of customers, from individual households to schools, hospitals, businesses, government agencies, and other organizations operating in locations without reliable connectivity. The success of Amazon Leo depends on the quality, reliability, cost, integration, 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. A MFG Functional Technician will independently complete tasks, train junior technicians, and ensure procedures are adhered to and work is completed in compliance with quality standards and engineering documentation. This position requires skill and experience in multiple areas including rackmount equipment installation, cable harnessing build/test/installation, testing/debug of systems/electrical/instrumentation/networking, and field deployment of systems. A typical day in the life may include retrofit of existing instrumentation racks, harness fabrication/repair/test, and supporting satellite charging/checkout in transit, storage, and clean rooms.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent
Can lift up to 49 pounds, stand/walk during shifts lasting up to 12 hours, and frequently push, pull, squat, bend, and reach
Knowledge of engineering documentation, electrical diagrams and standard operating procedures
Can perform repetitive hand tasks including but not limited to wire cutting, stripping, contact crimping, connector assembly
Experience installing and connecting rackmount equipment including servers, switches, power supplies, UPS, etc.
Experience building, testing, and installing cable harnesses
Able to stand for long periods of time and perform repetitive assembly operations
Able to obtain and maintain a US Passport
Able and willing to comply with French Guiana entry requirements for yellow fever vaccination
Able to pass Kennedy Space Center background checks
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.

Nice To Haves

Experience working proactively and independently, meeting deadlines, and delivering on projects and tasks
Experience completing complex tasks quickly with little to no guidance and react with appropriate urgency to situations that require a quick turnaround, or experience in a fast-paced, high-tech company
2+ years electrical assembly and test including instrumentation racks, control systems, terminal blocks, and/or electrical harnesses
IPC/WHMA-A-620 Certification
IPC J-STD-001 Certification
Experience with Ethernet cable fabrication, installation, and test
Experience with Fiber Optic cable installation, cleaning, and test
Experience with precision measurement and inspection devices (i.e., torque wrenches, multi-meters, network testers, automated cable test)
Experience in the aerospace/launch industry, automotive industry, medical device industry, aviation, military, or other high-reliability operating environment
Experience with cleanroom environments, working with Foreign Object Debris (FOD) and Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) sensitive flight hardware

Responsibilities

Integration and test of instrumentation racks, harnesses, and network/power infrastructure in a clean-room and Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) controlled environment
Can apply a deep understanding of a broad range of tools, equipment, and electrical systems to accomplish your daily tasks effectively and efficiently
Able to obtain and maintain licenses, operator permits, and/or certifications as required
Upholds all safety requirements in all zones and work locations of responsibility
Assists in the development of new and junior team members and adheres to standards and procedures
Independently execute and prioritize work to meet production schedules
Read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation
Perform work according to procedures, specifications, and test instructions
Run functional and environmental testing on units, including troubleshooting operations
Check and inspect your work after completion to ensure engineering and quality standards are met per the drawing and work instruction requirements
Collaborate with manufacturing and design engineers to develop and document activities, including continuous improvement opportunities
Perform other duties, as assigned, to ensure an efficient, safe and effective work environment
Primarily first-shift, but shift schedule may vary depending on production/processing/launch schedules
Willing to work overtime and weekends as required
Must be willing and able to perform extended travel up to 25% annually, either domestically or internationally as business needs demand. Expected travel frequency is 3-5 times per year for 2-3 weeks per event