Assembly Technician - Entry Level

Backburner Labs is an engineering consulting and contract manufacturing company that helps hardware companies bring their products to life. Our primary focus is engineering services—we work alongside our customers' teams to solve design challenges,optimize products for manufacturability, and get from concept to production-ready as efficiently as possible. Whenit'stime to build, we provide end-to-end manufacturing support including assembly, testing, and full-scale production.

Our customers range from medical device innovators to consumer electronics companies who need a partner that understands both the engineering and the manufacturing side of the equation.

We'rea small, hands-on team where everyone wears multiple hats and has real ownership over their work. Ifyou'relooking for a place where you can see the direct impact of what you do, solve interesting problems, and work with a variety of products and technologies,we'dlike to hear from you.

Quick Facts

• Founded: 2019
• Company: ~50 people (full-time and contract employees)
• Current location:
  St Paul
  - St Anthony Park area
• Future location:
  Minneapolis
  - Prospect Park area (we have leaseda 43,000 sq ft building)
• Revenue: doubled every year for 5 years (more details shared later)

About the Role

We'relooking for an Assembly Technician Ito join our manufacturing team. This is an entry-level, hands-on role:you'llassemble and wire custom electromechanical products by following work instructions, assembly drawings, and detailed guidance from senior technicians.

It'san ideal opportunity for someone with strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail who wants togrowtheir skills in a small, hands-on manufacturing shop.

You'llwork under close supervision atfirst, building units with hand tools, power tools, and assembly equipment while keeping your work area clean, organized, and safe. As you gain experience,you'lltake on more complex builds and greater independence.

Details:

• Reports to:
  
  Manufacturing Operations Manager
• Team: ~5
• Status:
  Full-time Contractor
• Head of Talent - video call
• Interview and facility tour - in person
  • Interview and Q&A with Manufacturing Operations Manager
  • Meet peers
• Decision

About us

Backburner Labs is an engineering consulting and contract manufacturing company that helps hardware companies bring their products to life. Our primary focus is engineering services—we work alongside our customers' teams to solve design challenges,optimize products for manufacturability, and get from concept to production-ready as efficiently as possible. Whenit'stime to build, we provide end-to-end manufacturing support including assembly, testing, and full-scale production.

Our customers range from medical device innovators to consumer electronics companies who need a partner that understands both the engineering and the manufacturing side of the equation.

We'rea small, hands-on team where everyone wears multiple hats and has real ownership over their work. Ifyou'relooking for a place where you can see the direct impact of what you do, solve interesting problems, and work with a variety of products and technologies,we'dlike to hear from you.

Quick Facts

• Founded: 2019
• Company: ~50 people (full-time and contract employees)
• Current location:
  St Paul
  - St Anthony Park area
• Future location:
  Minneapolis
  - Prospect Park area (we have leaseda 43,000 sq ft building)
• Revenue: doubled every year for 5 years (more details shared later)
• Client retention: 93%

About the Role

We'relooking for an Assembly Technician Ito join our manufacturing team. This is an entry-level, hands-on role:you'llassemble and wire custom electromechanical products by following work instructions, assembly drawings, and detailed guidance from senior technicians.

It'san ideal opportunity for someone with strong…