Space Battery Assembly Technician

Duties and Responsibilities

Assemble lithium-ion cells into modules and batteries for space flight applications in accordance with technical documentation and build instructions.

Assemble a variety of products ranging in volume from unique single piece demonstration units to highly repetitive hundred unit runs

Work with engineering to develop and validate robust processes to enable repeatable production

Perform rework on assembled components based on written and verbal direction

Complete build documentation records, both written and electronic, with a high level of precision and accuracy

Perform Quality Assurance functions to include visual inspection, dimensional verification, and document review

Perform in-process testing of both electronic assemblies, modules, and batteries

Participate in benchtop meeting with team for changeovers and or qualifications of process

Attend daily and participate in Team PMR 1 meeting

Working Conditions and Abilities

Temperature, humidity, and FOE/FOD controlled area

Standing - 75%, Sitting - 25%,

Working with computer - 25%

Lifting to 50lbs

Sight/Color Vision test pass is a must

Adherence to health and safety regulations (e.g., constant use of PPE/OSHA requirements)

Safety glasses, shoes, and gloves

Lab Coat, Hair nets, Beard nets and Face Mask as required

Additional PPE is required for high voltage assemblies

Ability to accurately read and understand mechanical and electrical assembly drawings as well as, process specifications

Excellent ability to focus and perform detailed tasks with perfect quality.

Knowledge Skills

Strong mechanical and electrical assembly aptitude

Knowledge of DC electrical circuits

Experience assembling and routing wire harnesses to include soldering and crimping terminations

Skill to operate ultra-sonic welding equipment, various hand-tools, and numerous other manufacturing equipment

Experience in assembling printed wiring board assemblies in accordance with aerospace standards, including space addendums.

Teamwork and effective communication skills along with interpersonal and organizational skills

Working knowledge of diverse equipment/tooling and measurement tools (caliper, micrometer etc.)

Excellent decision-making to ensure work is done in a safe and efficient manner

Skills of observations, challenges, and successes clearly and concisely work with production manager, engineering, and customer representatives etc.

Average or above computer skills

High school diploma or equivalent

4 years + Mechanical and or Electrical Assembly experience

Active or previous certification to perform wiring and soldering to any or all the following:

J-STD-001 (with Space Addendum), IPC 610, and IPC 620

NASA STD 8739.1 Polymeric

NASA-STD 8739.4 Crimping, interconnecting Cables, Harnesses, and Wiring

NASA-STD 8739.3 Solder