Manufacturing Technician

Who We Are

Aurora (Nasdaq: AUR) is delivering the benefits of self-driving technology safely, quickly, and broadly to make transportation safer, increasingly accessible, and more reliable and efficient than ever before. The Aurora Driver is a self-driving system designed to operate multiple vehicle types, from freight-hauling semi-trucks to ride-hailing passenger vehicles, and underpins Aurora Horizon and Aurora Connect, its driver-as-a-service products for trucking and ride-hailing. Aurora is working with industry leaders across the transportation ecosystem, including Toyota, FedEx, Volvo Trucks, PACCAR, Uber, Uber Freight, U.S. Xpress, Werner, Covenant, Schneider, and Ryder. For Aurora’s latest news, visit aurora.tech and @aurora_inno on Twitter.

 

 

Aurora hires talented people with diverse backgrounds who are ready to help build a transportation ecosystem that will make our roads safer, get crucial goods where they need to go, and make mobility more efficient and accessible for all. We’re searching for a manufacturing technician to contribute to their product manufacturing efforts and sensor development programs. Aurora develops autonomous driving technology for deployment on OEM vehicles.

 

In this role, you will

• Assemble, test, and characterize sensor products, computing packages and power distribution systems 
• Test complex mechanical and optical systems to support the development of Aurora’s lidar engine products
• Aid in the development of Aurora’s production/manufacturing infrastructure
• Contribute to a team of engineers, scientists, and technicians on new technology development from conception to production of reliable products
• Aid in troubleshooting of non-conforming materials, test stations and subassemblies
• Assemble, test and troubleshoot cables and harnesses 
• Solder and wire splice PCBAs and wire harnesses
• Inspect product quality of incoming and assembled components
• Splice fusion of fiber optic components
• Assemble and test optical components
• Follow written, verbal and visual instructions
• Compile test data and complete component test reports
• Assemble electrical, mechanical and optical systems

 

Required Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED
• Attention to detail and careful handling of precision components and equipment
• Ability to understand electrical and mechanical drawings
• Experience with Google Sheets, Docs, Slides and Gmail
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment

 

Desirable Qualifications

• An Associate Degree, Technician Certificate, or equivalent in photonics/lasers/electro-optics
• A theoretical understanding of electronics with respect to complex electro-optic systems
• Experience building complex photonics-based systems and working as part of an interdisciplinary team
• Experience handling, cleaning and polishing fibers and/or fusion splicing fiber optics
• Experience debugging complex electronic assemblies and/or manufacturing cable assemblies
• Experience with CNC mills, lathes and other machine shop tools
• Experience with automotive manufacturing and quality specifications

 

The base hourly wage range for this position is $23.50 - $30.75 per hour. Aurora’s pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, the successful candidate’s starting base pay will be determined based on factors including job-related skills, experience, qualifications, relevant education or training, and market conditions. These ranges may be modified in the future. The successful candidate will also be eligible for an annual bonus, equity compensation, and benefits.

 

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Working at Aurora

At Aurora, we bring together extraordinarily talented and experienced people united by the strength of our values. We operate with integrity, set outrageous goals, and build a culture where we win together — all without any jerks.

We have offices in several locations across the United States, where we encourage team and cross-functional collaboration. Aurora offers competitive medical, dental, and vision benefits, and additional healthcare support including medical transportation reimbursement, fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits. We empower our employees and their families with options to further their unique physical, mental, and financial we