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Amazon Electro-Mechanical Maintenance Technician, Kuiper in Kirkland, Washington
Description
Project Kuiper is an initiative to launch a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites that will provide low-latency, high-speed broadband connectivity to unserved and undeserved communities around the world.
We're looking for an outstanding Electro-mechanical maintenance technician specializing in Preventative Maintenance and Repairs on Electro-mechanical equipment and devices. This position will support out Solar array production equipment and be the main point of contact for equipment maintenance in that area.
Key job responsibilities
Operate, test, or maintain robotic equipment
Respond to unplanned maintenance requests
Ability to read, analyze and interpret technical documents such as; blueprints, electrical, and diagrams to diagnose and repair electrical issues.
Basic (or better) understanding of PLC systems.
Test and repair pneumatic assemblies
Understands and analyses the technical specifications of mechatronic systems, subsystems, modules and components
Performs scheduled, predictive, and preventive maintenance to detect and prevent problems
Uses troubleshooting skills to identify and prevent possible problems and failures, and to systematically and intelligently make repairs
Incorporates relevant technical literature into the understanding of system operation and coordinate efforts with other technicians involved in installing or maintaining equipment or components
Installs, repairs, adjusts, and tests equipment and components to ensure that systems function properly
Communicates with machine operators, and operate equipment to detect equipment problems, analyze malfunctions, and verify system problems
Observes and incorporates safety standards and regulations required for safe operation of the system.
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.
A day in the life
This position will work side by side with Engineering and Production teams to develop creative solutions and support production activities by performing repairs and preventative maintenance.
About the team
Our team, Kuiper Equipment Group (KEG) is a highly skilled group of maintenance technicians that perform a variety of maintenance tasks and are involved in small and large scale projects for design and layout of lab space.
We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:
Kirkland, WA, USA
Basic Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
4+ years working experience with installing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and maintaining electro-mechanical systems and devices.
With or without reasonable accommodations, must be willing and able to work with powered lift equipment – for example forklift or scissor lifts.
Valid Driver’s license and able to satisfy Amazon driver eligibility criteria.
With or without reasonable accommodations, 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.
Preferred Qualifications
Ability to Operate, test, or maintain robotic equipment
Ability to read, analyze and interpret technical documents such as; blueprints, electrical, and diagrams to diagnose and repair electrical issues.
Basic (or better) understanding of PLC systems.
Ability to Test and repair pneumatic assemblies
Understands the technical specifications of mechatronic systems, subsystems, modules and components
Experience performing scheduled, predictive, and preventive maintenance on Electro-mechanical systems and devices.
Experience with troubleshooting systems to identify and prevent possible problems and failures.
Experience installing, repairing, adjusting, and testing electro-mechanical equipment and components to ensure that systems function properly
Familiar with Lock out Tag Out(LOTO) devices and processes.
Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $63,400/year in our lowest geographic market up to $113,000/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.