• Maintenance Technician, Project Kuiper

    Amazon (Merritt Island, FL)


    Description

    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 are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Equipment Technician specializing in Maintenance operations to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong data collection background in industrial equipment installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance, as well as a passion for ensuring optimal equipment performance in production and development environments.

    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

     

    - Equipment Installation: Install industrial equipment and machinery with precision and adherence to specifications.

     

    - Equipment Bring-Up and Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve issues during equipment setup and operation.

     

    - Preventative Maintenance: Conduct regular preventative maintenance to ensure long-term reliability and performance.

     

    - Machine Commissioning: Oversee commissioning processes and provide troubleshooting support as needed.

     

    - Facilities Workshop Maintenance: Manage and maintain the workshop to ensure it is fully operational and organized.

     

    - Collaboration with Engineering Teams: Work closely with engineers to provide design feedback, assist with project execution, and support commissioning activities.

    - Environmental conditions management ensuring clean room status is meet and maintained

    A day in the life

     

    This is a fast-paced, hands-on, 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 1 year 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 – for example forklift or aerial lifts at heights > 80’.

     

    - Basic working knowledge data collection, excel

     

    - 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 3 years working in a manufacturing environment

     

    - Minimum 3 years working in Clean Room environments

     

    - Experience working in Payload Processing Facility

     

    - Advanced data collection and organization skills

     

    Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

     

    Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.