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Production Assembly Technician

St. Paul, MN

24.0 Months

Full-Time $17-$22/hr

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Posted: Jun 25, 2026

Ref: JNMNPA25

Position Overview

The Production Technician is responsible for component build, integration, and test of electro-mechanical assemblies of drone airborne agriculture sensors, such as cameras and stabilizing gimbals. This position requires experience in electromechanical component build, integration, checkout, and test as well as excellent organization and dedication to detail. The individual will support production schedule planning, ensure timely completion of production orders, contribute to efforts meant to eliminate production defects, and work with engineering to improve processes and products. Responsibilities also include hands-on design documentation, transition of mature designs to factory production, and maintenance of existing designs.

Responsibilities:
Technical build assembly.
Production design updates, design for manufacturing.
Develop and provide external documentation to 3rd party manufacturer
Work with electrical hardware designers to specify size/shape, connectorization, indicators, and user inputs to circuit card assemblies.
Wired assembly integration / box build.
Fault / debug.
CCA programming.
System checkout & test.
Optical assembly, alignment, and focusing.
Support production schedule planning.
Flight testing.
Document checkout test results.
Ensure delivery of defect-free product.
Ensure sufficient material supply to support production.
Perform diagnostic analysis and repair of damaged equipment.
Perform fault investigation/resolution of products.

Requirements:
2 year degree in a technical discipline such as Electronics. Will consider candidates without a degree but must have 2 years of applicable experience.
Part 107 certification acquired within three months of employment
Ability to interpret requirements/drawings/instructions independently
Good mechanical aptitude
Computer literate in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Excellent troubleshooting & problem-solving skills
Ability to work constructively within a team
Highly motivated
Ability to scope efforts and meet deadlines
Strong attention to detail and organization skills
Proficiency with 3D CAD tools, particularly PTC Creo, is a plus

Additional Details Regarding Role:
Change management facilitation regarding documentation between production and the engineering staff., IE Drawings, Design updates, etc. internally and externally
Liaison between the engineering staff regarding questions and recommendations on new or existing products.
Contract manufacturer point of contact (POC) and will handle all technical data package documentation for assemblies
Will facilitate, review implement all Quality Assurance processes with the Contract manufacture.
Highest priority within workload will be to supplement production assembly builds for customer orders.

Willing to see candidates with the following work experiences: Cable making, assembly or production, soldering or “Box build”

Work Environment:
Approximately 30% of the day spent on feet.
Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Travel:
May be required to travel using a personal vehicle.
Travel will be within a 30-mile radius of the facility.

Notes:
Work Hours: 1st shift position – 8 am to 4:30 pm – Possible overtime

VIVA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants have an equal opportunity for placement, and all employees have an equal opportunity to develop on the job. This means that VIVA will not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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