Product Technician

Metrea Management LLC • Huntsville, AL

22d • Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the SHADOWLAB Lead Engineer, Electromagnetics and Cyber Group (EM&C), and supporting Metrea’s overall engineering efforts, the Product Technician will join our busy team specializing in state-of-the-art military communications and signals intelligence products. All our teams operate in a small agile environment which allows our engineering personnel to work independently on a wide variety of systems and products. Our mix of product development and R&D also provides our engineering staff with a constant flow of new and interesting projects.

Requirements

• Hands-On Assembly & Tool Use Experience using basic hand tools (drivers, torque tools, crimpers, calipers) and following step-by-step instructions to assemble mechanical or electronic hardware.
• Attention to Detail & Ability to Follow Process Demonstrated ability to accurately follow work instructions, drawings, and checklists; maintain clean work areas; and recognize when something doesn’t look right and ask questions.
• General Lab, Inventory & Support Work Experience assisting with material handling, kitting, inventory organization, labeling, and general lab or shop support tasks in a technical or manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Mechanical & Electrical Assembly  Assemble electronic and electromechanical components, subassemblies, and systems using work instructions, drawings, and bills of material.
• Follow Work Instructions & Build Documentation  Execute builds exactly as documented, including hardware selection, torque values, cable routing, and assembly sequence; accurately complete travelers and build records.
• General Lab & Operations Support  Provide hands-on support across the lab and office including material movement, kitting assistance, workspace organization, basic equipment setup, and maintaining a clean, safe, and orderly work environment.
• Visual Inspection & First-Pass Quality  Perform visual inspections of own work to identify missing hardware, incorrect parts, workmanship issues, or obvious defects prior to quality review.
• Tooling, ESD & Material Handling  Properly use hand tools, fixtures, and test equipment; follow ESD, cleanliness, and material handling requirements to protect sensitive hardware.
• Support Engineering & Production Activities  Assist with prototype builds, rework, testing support, and provide feedback to engineers on assembly challenges or unclear instructions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed