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Technician Lead, Powertrain

Zipline
Location
South San Francisco, California, USA
Posted
12 days ago
Department
Hardware
Salary
$42 - $52
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Experience building, assembling, troubleshooting, or supporting electromechanical systems appropriate to your career level
  • Strong mechanical aptitude with experience using hand tools, precision measurement equipment, and fabrication equipment
  • Experience reading mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, assembly documentation, and engineering work instructions
  • Experience with wiring harness fabrication, crimping, soldering, cable routing, connector assembly, and electrical integration
  • Familiarity with laboratory instrumentation including oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies, DAQ systems, battery cyclers, environmental chambers, and vibration equipment
  • Strong troubleshooting skills with the ability to independently diagnose and resolve mechanical and electrical issues
Nice to have
  • Experience supporting engineering validation, prototype development, manufacturing, or production testing is preferred
What the job really is

As a Technician Lead for Powertrain at Zipline, you will work closely with design and test engineers to build, operate, troubleshoot, and enhance hardware and test systems for battery and power electronics products. Your responsibilities will include assembling prototypes, fabricating test fixtures, operating laboratory equipment, and driving continuous improvements in engineering quality and development speed. The role offers opportunities for growth in technical scope and ownership based on your experience.

Benefits
  • The starting hourly range for this role is $42 - $52
  • This role includes overtime eligibility
  • Stock options
  • Full time benefits
Things to weigh
  • No specific mention of the technology stack or tools used
  • Role is open to technicians at all levels, which may indicate varying responsibilities based on experience
  • Focus on hands-on execution may not appeal to those seeking a more strategic or managerial role
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