Production Technician

Overland AI•Seattle, WA

19d•$25 - $40•Onsite

About The Position

Overland AI is hiring a Production Technician in Seattle, Washington, to assemble and integrate electrical and mechanical components for its next-generation Autonomous Ground Vehicles. The Production team supports manufacturing through equipment operation, product assembly, quality control, and maintaining a safe work environment. The role calls for a detail-oriented, self-starting team player who can work with minimal oversight in a fast-paced environment. The technician fabricates and assembles components and subassemblies, performs micro-soldering and rework, builds prototypes, manages wiring and cabling, and coordinates builds with other departments. The position also involves testing and troubleshooting electronic and mechanical systems, repairing prototypes and production models, verifying quality and safety, documenting work, and contributing feedback on design and process improvements. The technician works closely with engineers and production colleagues and follows workplace safety and cleanliness protocols.

Requirements

At least 1 year of experience in a manufacturing setting performing mechanical and/or electrical assembly; aerospace, electronics, or automotive experience is preferred.
Proficiency with common hand and power tools, such as pliers, wrenches, screwdrivers, multimeters, test boxes, or specialized test equipment.
Proficiency with computers, including standard browsers, word-processing applications, and MES tools.
Ability to read wiring diagrams and follow assembly instructions.
Ability to rapidly shift focus in a fast-paced, challenging work environment.
Effective verbal and written communication skills for working with engineering and production.

Nice To Haves

Experience with automotive or off-road fabrication, repair, assembly, and operation, including structural fabrication, integration, and electronics build, integration, and testing.
Experience assembling complex electromechanical assemblies, high-quality wire harnesses, test racks, and associated components, including hand soldering and component fabrication.
Experience validating and testing electronic components using multimeters, oscilloscopes, network analyzers, and test racks.
Experience troubleshooting electronic box assemblies and writing detailed issue tickets for failures.
Experience running functional checkouts and tests and diagnosing issues found during those processes.
Extensive troubleshooting experience.
Basic understanding of LEAN manufacturing principles.
Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in a technical field, such as Engineering, Math, Hard Science, or Business.
Forklift certification.

Responsibilities

Follow diagrams, schematics, work instructions, and written specifications to fabricate, assemble, and integrate subassemblies and components into functioning systems.
Use hand and power tools to build and combine components, ensuring compatibility and proper functionality.
Perform micro-soldering, rework, and reflow tasks.
Build prototype models based on technical guidelines.
Manage and install cables and wiring, and perform splicing as needed.
Read and/or create assembly work instructions and repair manuals, and coordinate builds with other departments.
Inspect, analyze, and troubleshoot electronic and mechanical systems and equipment.
Run tests, interpret results, and recommend repairs or improvements.
Diagnose and repair issues in prototypes or production models, determine material or replacement needs, and execute repair plans.
Create or adapt parts to improve the performance of electronics.
Ensure builds meet established quality standards and specifications.
Perform safety checks to confirm design plans are feasible under various conditions.
Maintain accurate records of assembly processes, test results, repairs, modifications, and issues.
Write reports and follow safety regulations and preventative maintenance plans.
Provide feedback on design or process improvements to enhance production efficiency.
Work with engineers and other team members to meet production goals.
Follow and contribute to safety protocols and workplace cleanliness.