Equipment Electrician - Launch Operations, Project Kuiper

Project Kuiper is an initiative to increase global broadband access through a constellation of over 3,000 satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO). Its mission is to bring fast, affordable broadband to unserved and underserved communities around the world. Project Kuiper will help close the digital divide by delivering fast, affordable broadband to a wide range of customers, including consumers, businesses, government agencies, and other organizations operating in places without reliable connectivity.

We're looking for an excellent Facilities Operations Engineer with expert experience installing, commissioning and troubleshooting custom industrial equipment in a Payload Processing Facility environment. This position will work side by side with Engineering and Production teams to develop creative solutions and take this program from startup, though design validation, into production then maintain equipment to support operations.

Export Control Requirement:

Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum

Key job responsibilities

Installing Industrial equipment and machinery

Bring-up and Troubleshooting of equipment

Maintaining and preventative maintenance activities

Machine commissioning and trouble-shooting

Preventative and Breakdown Maintenance operations

Troubleshooting and Maintaining industrial equipment and machinery in production and development environments

Installation of custom equipment and commissioning

Direct support of production equipment

A day in the life

This is a fast-paced, intellectually challenging position, and you'll work with leaders in multiple technology areas. You'll have relentlessly high standards for yourself and everyone you work with, and you'll be constantly looking for ways to improve your product's performance, quality and cost. We want individuals who are ready for this challenge and want to reach beyond what is possible today.

Basic Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalency certificate.

At least 3 years working experience with installing, commissioning, troubleshooting and maintaining specialty industrial equipment in a manufacturing environment.

Must be willing and able to work with powered lift equipment, i.e. forklifts and aerial lifts at heights >80?.

Valid Driver's license and able to satisfy Amazon driver eligibility criteria.

Must be able to lift up to 49 pounds on some occasions, stand/walk for up to 8-10 hours (with breaks), and able to frequently push, pull, squat, bend, and reach.

Able to obtain and maintain a US Passport & must meet customs entry requirements to include but not limited to: Yellow Fever vaccine and other immunization requirements as recommended by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Ability to pass Kennedy Space Center background checks

Preferred Qualifications

Certificate in a related electrical field.

Minimum 7 years working in a manufacturing environment troubleshooting and maintaining electrical equipment.

Minimum 3 years working in Clean Room environments

Experience installing, connecting, troubleshooting and maintaining industrial electrical systems including knowledge of NEC, NFPA 79, and UL508A

Electrical ability in industrial equipment troubleshooting, electrical subsystems troubleshooting, and Specialized Test Equipment troubleshooting experience

Experience with industrial controls equipment including pneumatics, sensors, wiring diagrams, etc.

Can read, interpret, and execute electrical & mechanical schematics and drawings to aide in expedite troubleshooting through repairs

Experience troubleshooting custom machinery including compressors, refrigeration systems, pneumatics, hydraulics, process chilled water and LN2 & GN2 systems

Ability to work across teams to develop clear and concise communications in both verbal and written forms

Experience with rigging and lifting operations

Developing and Maintaining all maintenance activities

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