We are looking for a Manufacturing Technician to join our fast-paced, mission-driven team. You will be instrumental in scaling production and shipping by assisting two technicians and our QA engineer, as well as working closely with our two operations associates. Reporting directly to the production planner/manager, you will help meet production deadlines for drones and landing pads, as well as shipping deadlines for clients. Specifically, you will support day-to-day manufacturing operations, work with QA to uphold quality standards, coordinate packing and shipping, and assist with various tasks from 3D printing to moving large boxes.

Responsibilities

Support day-to-day manufacturing operations by assisting technicians with assembly, testing, and production of drones and landing pads.
Work closely with our QA engineer to uphold quality standards and catch issues before they impact production or shipping.
Coordinate with operations associates and QA engineers in packing crates and smaller packages to meet shipping deadlines.
Work closely with all of the manufacturing and ops team in assisting in smaller and larger tasks from 3D printing, creating labels and shipping, office operations (occasionally) + physical tasks like moving large boxes to different locations and warehouse
Unpacking incoming packages and bringing to respective rooms, as well as updating and monitoring inventory through company software

Requirements

Ability to come into the office 5x times a week (hours can be flexible e.g. technicians come at 6am, or regular 9-5pm) + attend Friday in person meetings
Experience in a manufacturing, assembly, or production environment, ideally in a high-growth or fast-paced setting
Demonstrated ability to follow detailed build and assembly procedures with strong attention to detail
Comfort working hands-on with hardware, tools, and equipment used in production and testing
Ability to collaborate closely with technicians, QA, and operations teams to keep production moving
Physical ability to move and carry heavy objects and boxes
Strong communication skills and reliability in meeting deadlines under pressure
$75,000 starting salary, Mountain View Office, reporting directly to production manager

Nice to have

Experience working in robotics, deeptech, or hardware manufacturing
Familiarity with quality assurance or quality control processes
Experience working at an early-stage startup or joining a hardware company early in its growth phase