Senior Pilot Production Technician Job Portland area,Oregon USA,Automotive

Our core technology is the node, a device that produces energy in the ocean’s harshest conditions for years at a time without human maintenance or intervention.
We are getting ready to build fleets of these Nodes, and that means standing up a manufacturing system that can produce the hulls as well as the internal subsystems Pilot Production team will be the first crew whose primary focus is producing components utilizing mass production techniques. We will help to test, define, refine, and document the processes so that Panthalassa can rapidly scale into mass production.

This team is data and process driven, improvement focused, and willing to step in wherever needed.
The Senior Pilot Production Technician will assist in defining how all of the components in the node are being manufactured and/or assembled. This includes creating and editing documentation on process steps with a focus on quality and clarity. The Senior technician will be setting the standard and training the team as we hire and grow.
Complete top level electronic assemblies as well as rework/modify PCBA (Printed Circuit Board Assembly) where needed
Acceptance test of all electronic assemblies (electrical and final, as well as vibe and thermal)
Assembling depth-rated enclosures and bulkhead panel wiring
Ensure safe operation of all equipment
Lead or assist in root cause analysis for production non-conformances
Work collaboratively with Engineering and Development teams to incorporate lessons learned as well as track and resolve issues
Assist in the development of testing procedures for components and assemblies
Track and ensure on-time completion of tasks as required to meet production goals
Assist in the creation of training programs and work instructions
Lead and/or assist in work station design and floor layout to optimize safety, quality, and efficiency
Determine and maintain proper inventory of tooling and supplies as needed for efficiency
High-skill soldering, component replacement, board-bring up, and (low-quantity) board rework
Assist in the implementation and maintenance of the MES (Manufacturing Execution System)
Establish and document preventative maintenance schedules for production equipment

Requirements

8+ years of experience in a high paced production environment
Have significant hands-on experience completing electronic assemblies including rack build-outs as well as testing, and troubleshooting PCBAs
Strong knowledge of tools and equipment used in electronics fabrication and testing (soldering iron, optical microscope, common hand tools, digital multimeter, oscilloscopes, adjustable power supplies)
Have experience working in environments with high voltage electronics
Working knowledge of electrostatic discharge (ESD) best practices
Experience with vibration and thermal testing systems
Strong understanding of production metrics, data, and goal setting
Strong attention to detail
Ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical schematics
Experience with factory production software (ERP, MRP, QMS, MES, etc)
Experience leading/training team members
Experience with 3d modeling software (NX, Fusion, or Solid Works)
Associates degree or certifications in electronic engineering technology, mechatronics, or manufacturing technology
Experience with HALT and HASS testing systems
Experience with leak testing systems including helium mass spectrometer
The above qualifications are desired, not required. We encourage you to apply if you are a strong candidate with only some of the desired skills and experience listed.
You will be required to be on your feet for up to 10 hours per day and occasionally lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds. You should be comfortable occasionally working in elevated work areas, including on ladders and…