Manufacturing Technician

Chariot Defense is seeking a highly motivated Manufacturing Technician to join our manufacturing team, reporting to the Head of Manufacturing. In this role, you assemble, troubleshoot, and/or repair sub-assemblies and finished products that our customers will operate in the world's harshest environments. Your responsibilities will encompass a range of tasks, including wire harness assembly, mechanical assembly, quality control, and end-of-line testing. Adherence to process where it exists, the ability to think critically where it does not, attention-to-detail, and an unyielding commitment to quality will be essential to success in this role. To achieve this high standard of workmanship, you will be required to accurately interpret engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, work instructions, and execute functionality testing to ensure a flawless product. Collaboration and problem-solving will be key as you work alongside our cross-functional teams to build advanced and high-quality power systems.

• Assembly & Testing: Assemble components, perform basic fabrication and fitment tasks utilizing hand tools, perform dimension electrical value measurements using appropriate tooling, and test finished products for quality and defects.
• Documentation & Inventory: Maintain 100% production traceability within our MES and adhere to inventory management. Escalate any concerns with gaps in documentation or inventory concerns as they become apparent.
• Safety & Compliance: Adhere to and enforce all safety protocols and procedures to maintain a safe work environment.
• Collaboration & Improvement: Work with manufacturing and engineering team members to improve process efficiency and product manufacturability.

• Conscientious and disciplined with unwavering pride and focus on your work.
• Dynamic and resilient in a demanding fast-paced work setting, when presented with imperfect or incomplete or information, or faced with shifting priorities.
• Able to independently assess work instructions and other manufacturing information for completeness and provide constructive feedback on how to improve them.
• Uncompromising your adherence to safety standards for yourself and your team.
• Gratified by helping your peers succeed; seeks to break down information silos by collaborating with others to solve problems, share knowledge, and provide input.

• At least 2 years of professional work experience in a manufacturing environment, assembling complex electro-mechanical hardware products.
• Experience in one or more of the following areas:
• Assembling of electro-mechanical assemblies
• PCBA hand solder / repair
• Wiring/harness assembly
• Testing electronic sub-assemblies
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and the comfort of working with basic computer software.
• Ability to work with pace and quality while adhering to written work instructions, drawings, and documentation.
• Willingness to work onsite in our San Bruno, CA, shop 5-days per week as well as work extended and weekend hours, when necessary.

• Completion of a formal certification in electronics or engineering, typically industry apprenticeship, AA degree, or Bachelor's degree.
• Experience working directly with high-voltage energy storage and power distribution
• Experience in applications requiring high-reliability embedded power electronics
• Familiar with industry and government standards for quality and compliance.

• This position is an onsite role based in Chariot Defense's San Bruno, CA, office.
• Good manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks with high precision and accuracy.
• Able to work on your feet for at least a standard work shift in a shop setting.
• Willingness to follow safety protocols and wear necessary personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Able to lift and carry 50lbs.

A reasonable estimate of the current salary range is $60,000 - $90,000 annually. Compensation packages also include early-stage equity and access to company-sponsored benefit plans.