Assembly Technician

Spire Global is seeking an Assembly Technician for a new and exciting product line. The products are complex electromechanical devices which will be deployed in harsh environments in the field (outdoors). The role will require a range of skills, from analytical thinking to hands-on implementation and testing. Spire anticipates producing on the order of 1000 device/year.

Responsibilities:

• Device assembly: Assemble electromechanical devices according to provided schematics, diagrams, and assembly instructions.
• Contribute to developing assembly and testing processes, setting up facilities and drafting instructions.
• Install and integrate components such as computers, RF receivers, antennas, power supplies, and ancillary circuitry with precision and attention to detail.
• Conduct thorough quality checks at each stage of assembly to ensure adherence to specifications and standards.
• Diagnose and resolve assembly issues promptly to maintain production schedules and product quality.
• Maintain accurate records of assembly processes, including any modifications or adjustments made during assembly.
• Work closely with engineering and design teams to provide feedback on assembly processes and suggest improvements for manufacturability.

Key Skills and experience:

• Experience with assembly of electromechanical or electronic assemblies.
• Experience working in an electro-mechanical manufacturing company, a precision manufacturing company, or high-volume manufacturing company.
• Demonstrated ability to read, interpret and work from drawings, controlled documentation and processes such as: layout drawings, mechanical drawings, assembly procedures/work instructions; schematics, engineering drawings, and parts list.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Experience using basic electronic test equipment (e.g. multimeters, power supplies)
• Experience with time-optimized assembly for medium to high-volume manufacturing.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience building wiring looms and cable harnesses.
• Experience with Linux terminals.
• Familiarity with radio-frequency technologies
• Familiarity with networking technologies
• Experience with electrical wiring.
• Proficiency in soldering techniques for surface mount and through-hole components.
• Hands-on experience with sub-GHz radiofrequency and embedded computing systems
• Knowledge of best practices for installing, maintaining, and weatherproofing systems deployed in extreme environments.

Spire operates a hybrid work model, and this position will require you to work a minimum of three days per week in office.

Access to US export controlled software and/or technology may be required. _#LI-DC1