Swing Shift Supervisor

Echodyne offers the world’s first compact solid-state true beam-steering radar for a wide range of industries and applications. Our high-performance radars work in all weather and are designed for autonomous vehicles, uncrewed aircraft & drones, and security of borders, critical infrastructure, and smart cities. The company combines the patented technology of metamaterials with powerful software to create a radar sensor with unprecedented performance at commercial price points. Echodyne offers its radars to companies working in Automotive, Transportation, Critical Infrastructure Protection, Border Security, Smart Cities, Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS), and Airspace Management including Urban Air Mobility (UTM).

In this position, you will lead a team of production technicians, providing supervision and leadership while also contributing directly to production activities. 

Shift: 1:30 pm to 10:00 pm PT

• →Shift lead/supervisor:
  • →Lead a team of technicians engaged in assembly and test in a production environment
  • →Provide job assignments and resolve issues
• →Assembly, test, rework, and repair of radars electronic devices and accessories
• →Testing, tuning, and repair of circuit board assemblies, radar subsystems, and final assemblies
• →Collaborate with Mfg/Test Engr, Product Development Engr and other teams as needed to support production and product development goals
• →Other related tasks required to fulfill the needs of the business

• Associates degree in technical field or formal training in electronics such as military or trade school
• 5 or more years’ experience in electronics manufacturing and test environment
• Previous lead or supervisory experience in a production environment
• Supervisory or lead experience within a production environment
• Experience/ability with assembly and test of sensitive and delicate electronic devices. Ability to follow assembly, test, and rework documentation
• Proficiency with RF electronics test equipment such as O-scopes, signal generators, multimeters, power supplies, etc.
• Familiarity with ESD control program processes and materials
• Collaborate with engineers and other co-workers to review, improve, and document processes
• Comfortable with Microsoft Office products
• Experience in lean manufacturing (6S, kanban systems, etc.)
• Must be able to regularly lift, carry and move equipment, occasionally up to 50 pounds
• Ability to effectively communicate technical concepts, both verbally and in writing, to colleagues and team members

• IPC Solder Certification desired
• Ability to read and understand engineering documentation such as circuit schematics and to identify components based on their schematic representation
• Ability to assist in creation, editing, and improvement of production assembly and test documentation
• Proficiency in basic PCBA debug rework, and repair (soldering)

Echodyne’s technology is export controlled by the U.S. Government and we must evaluate an applicant’s eligibility to handle export-controlled information or obtain required Government authorizations.  Therefore, we will ask you as part of the application process to identify whether you are a U.S. Citizen or green card holder, or have asylum/refugee status in the U.S.