Assembly Technician

AIM builds autonomy for the real world - robots that move mountains. Our systems fuse software, hardware, robotics, and mission-critical infrastructure into ruggedized, safety-critical machinery operating on jobsites across the world. We replace decades of manual, error-prone, high-risk work with intelligent machines that reshape how earthmoving is done. Perform mechanical and electrical assembly of components, sub-assemblies, and full structure integrations across AIM's hardware programs — from small electrical sub-assemblies through PCB integration to final unit build-up and functional test. RESPONSIBILITIES - Perform mechanical and electrical assembly of components, sub-assemblies, and final structure integrations per engineering drawings and work instructions. - Assemble PCB assemblies into product enclosures; install wire harnessing, cables, and components. - Install fasteners, brackets, and hardware to specified torque values; verify structural mounting and alignment. - Use precision hand tools, power tools, torque wrenches, and calibrated measuring instruments for assembly and inspection. - Set up and conduct functional testing of built hardware — instrumentation setup, test execution, data capture, and teardown. - Read and interpret layout drawings, mechanical drawings, assembly procedures, schematics, engineering drawings, and parts lists. - Identify and troubleshoot assembly defects; perform rework and re-assembly to correct non-conformances. - Support development of prototype test capabilities for manufactured components and life tests. - Maintain a clean, organized, and safety-focused work area; follow all safety procedures and PPE requirements. REQUIREMENTS - High school diploma or equivalent. - 1+ years of hands-on assembly or mechanical/electrical work experience. - Ability to read and follow assembly drawings, schematics, and work instructions. PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE - 2+ years hands-on experience in electro-mechanical, precision, or high-volume manufacturing. - Familiarity with IPC-A-610 acceptance standards for electronic assemblies. - Experience with electrical wiring and basic wire harness installation. - Experience setting up and running functional tests or experiments. - Associate degree in a technical field. - Comfort working in a fast-paced, low-volume/high-mix production environment with shifting priorities. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS - Ability to work at a bench or on a vehicle/structure for extended periods. - Ability to lift up to 30 lbs and maneuver components with hand trucks or pallet jacks as needed. - Good vision and hand-eye coordination for detailed assembly work. HARD SKILLS 1. Mechanical and electrical assembly to drawing/spec, including fastener installation to torque values and structural fit-up/alignment. 2. Reading and working directly from assembly drawings, schematics, and work instructions without hand-holding. 3. Setting up and running functional tests — instrumentation, execution, data capture — and interpreting pass/fail results. 4. Diagnosing and correcting an assembly defect (not just reporting it) — rework, re-fit, re-assembly. AIM-SPECIFIC ATTRIBUTES 1. Comfort with ambiguity — AIM's build documentation and BOMs change week to week as programs go through revisions; the technician has to build correctly today and adapt tomorrow without a finished, static work instruction. 2. Safety-first mindset — works around powered tools, heavy structures, and electrical systems; stops and flags rather than pushing through an unsafe condition to hit a deadline. 3. Ownership of outcomes — treats an assembly with their name on it as their responsibility through test, not just through build. 4. Low-volume/high-mix tolerance — comfortable switching between assembly types and revisions within a shift rather than expecting long, repetitive runs. Compensation - $40,000-$75,000 base salary