What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Assembly Engineer position at Advanced Entertainment Technologies Inc?
Description
Image Engineering was founded as a company that pushes boundaries, develops new ideas through design and fabrication, and is a leader in the visual display and special effects industry. We are comprised of a team of artists, engineers, event producers, fabricators and creative thinkers.
We have worked all over the United States completing thousands of projects in the field of creative multimedia shows for clients such as Paul McCartney, the Trans Siberian Orchestra, the Rolling Stones, Lady Gaga, American Idol, America’s Got Talent and multiple professional sports franchises in the NFL, NBA and NHL. We have also created permanent and temporary interactive installations for world class venues including the Staples Center and The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.
Our strength lies in the broad range of techniques and custom special effects solutions we use to create first class spectaculars including laser effects, video projection and mapping, pyrotechnics, architectural lighting installs, custom constructed sets and bespoke engineered special effect solutions for live events and permanent applications.
Our strength lies in the broad range of techniques we use to create first class spectaculars including laser effects, video projection and mapping, pyrotechnics, architectural lighting installs and custom constructed sets and props.
The Lead Assembly Engineer is a hands-on position involved in each step of the engineering design and assembly of our custom solutions. As part of a cross-functional team, this person will be responsible for consulting with our electrical and mechanical engineers on design efficiencies and any provide recommendations from an assembly standpoint. This person should have extensive SMT experience with exception hand soldering skills, ability to run pick-and-place machines and reflow ovens as well as experience with mechanical assembly and cable harness assembly. Experience running a team of assemblers and desire to assist in building out process efficiencies is necessary.
Role Description
Lead Assembly Engineer
Full Time Hourly
M-F, 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Overtime possible
Primary Responsibilities:
- Follow detailed verbal and/or written instructions, as well as diagrams, blueprints, schematics and other technical documents to assemble products
- Hand assembly of wire looms, connectors and harness
- Collaboration with electrical engineers on prototype PCBs and hand assembly of prototype PCBs for testing purposes
- Test finished products for defects, and develop testing procedure documentation
- Troubleshoot malfunctions and perform rework as needed
- Complete preventative maintenance as needed
- Report manufacturing defects in product line
- Maintain the tools used to create products
- Manage and Maintain pick-and-place and PCB assembly line
- Oversee parts stock organization, maintain accurate inventory and replenish/ place requests for supplies as needed
- Assist with creation of product manuals and maintenance documentation
- Keep a clean and well-maintained workspace
- Follow company procedures and directives
Requirements
- Associate Degree from any Technical Training Institute or (3-4) years of hands-on experience
- Ability to comprehend detailed verbal or written instructions, as well as wire diagrams/ schematics, blueprints and other technical documents critical to assembly
- Ability to operate soldering equipment including but not limited to soldering iron, reflow oven and hot air station
- Ability to setup and operate pick-and-place machine
- Excellent hand-eye coordination
- Aptitude for mechanics and eye for detail
- Familiarity with schematics and basic circuit structure
- Ability to lift at least 25lbs
- Willing to perform repetitive tasks while sitting or standing for extended periods of time
Salary : $65,000 - $85,000
