Senior Engineering Test Technician

About Zipline

Do you want to change the world? Zipline is on a mission to transform the way goods move. Our aim is to solve the world’s most urgent and complex access challenges by building, manufacturing and operating the first instant delivery and logistics system that serves all humans equally, wherever they are. From powering Rwanda’s national blood delivery network and Ghana’s COVID-19 vaccine distribution, to providing on-demand home delivery for Walmart, to enabling healthcare providers to bring care directly to U.S. homes, we are transforming the way things move for businesses, governments and consumers. The technology is complex but the idea is simple: a teleportation service that delivers what you need, when you need it. Through our technology that includes robotics and autonomy, we are decarbonizing delivery, decreasing road congestion, and reducing fossil fuel consumption and air pollution, while providing equitable access to billions of people and building a more resilient global supply chain.   Join Zipline and help us to make good on our promise to build an equitable and more resilient global supply chain for billions of people.

About You and The Role  

Do you pride yourself on having world-class electrical workmanship, obsess over getting to the root-cause of device failures, and help everyone around you hold a high bar on quality and safety? If so, we want to hear from you!

We have an exciting opportunity in our Reliability Engineering team, where you will have a diversity of responsibilities ranging from operating  and maintaining state-of-the-art test and failure analysis equipment like computerized tomography (CT) , digital microscopes, environmental test chambers, as well as making  a direct impact on the design of Zipline’s medical-delivery drones by setting up and conducting development tests, and leading the most crucial failure and root cause analyses.

Ideal teammates will have worked in aerospace, medical devices, defense contracting, or other high-performance or high-reliability industries. They will have a detailed understanding of system function down to the component level, ability to troubleshoot mixed signal and power delivery circuitry, system-level defects (like motors and controllers), and component level defects (like transistors and microprocessors).

What You'll Do  

• Interpret technical drawings, schematics, diagrams, as well as imagery from 3D tomography, optical/acoustic/scanning-electrical microscopy to diagnose problems. 
• Install and ensure correct functionality of electromechanical equipment and engineering prototypes from basic instruction.
• Independently operate, maintain, troubleshoot, perform electromechanical equipment repairs using technical skills.
• Develop and implement equipment SOPs and preventative maintenance programs for EE Reliability lab equipment. Document and report issues found during testing. Create and present technical summaries of results. Interface effectively with engineers, field service teams, and vendors.
• Develop and maintain timelines and performance standards. Escalate issues when necessary.
• Continuously build upon previous knowledge to solve new problems; drive towards clarity for unclear goals; unblock yourself whenever possible.
• Uphold workplace safety standards; display a positive attitude and strong work ethic aligned with Zipline’s mission and values. 

What You'll Bring 

• Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in Electronics Technology/Electrical Engineering; 2+ years of experience in an engineering development environment; 2+ years experience in a Test/Electrical Technician Role; or equivalent.
• Knowledge of hand tools, electrical meters, test equipment, and instrumentation.
• Proficiency with SMT hand-soldering and wire harnesses assembly.
• Proficiency interpreting electrical diagrams and schematics to diagnose and repair issues.
• Proficient in both written and spoken English communication.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and vendors both in-person and remotely.
• Experience with CAD software (Altium, NX preferred)
• Familiarity with software automation including Excel, Python, and LabVIEW
• Familiarity with large code bases and GIT preferred
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs; comfort working in tight spaces, climbing ladders,  standing, bending, squatting, and kneeling.
• Willingness to travel to customer sites, test sites, and vendors  (up to 10%)
• Must be eligible to work in the US.

What Else You Need to Know   

Zipline is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion or religious creed, mental or physical disability, medical condition, geneti