Lead Equipment Technician, Optimus

We are seeking a motivated and team-oriented Lead Equipment Tech to support our data collection hardware team. The ideal candidate is an experienced assembler and troubleshooter who is ready to take a facilitative step forward — supporting teammates, coordinating daily work, and acting as the first point of contact on shift. This is not a purely supervisory role; you will remain hands-on while helping the team stay organized, unblocked, and operating at a high quality standard. Shifts: 08:00AM - 4:30PM; Monday - Friday

Responsibilities

Assemble prototype and production-level data collection hardware alongside the team, modeling quality and consistency in every build Act as the first point of contact on shift for team members with work-related questions, resolving day-to-day issues independently before escalating to leadership Coordinate and delegate tasks across the team to keep workflows moving efficiently and ensure priorities are met Support and train teammates on assembly procedures, wire harness builds, and hardware inspection standards — reinforcing best practices and raising the overall skill level of the team Maintain a supportive role for the shift supervisor — proactively flagging issues, communicating team status, and proposing solutions rather than just surfacing problems Help develop and maintain manufacturing best practices and standard procedures, identifying opportunities to reduce errors and downtime Utilize internal tracking tools to manage hardware issues and communicate status clearly across the team and to stakeholders

Requirements

Proven hands-on experience in a manufacturing or production environment with strong technical aptitude — you are the person teammates turn to for answers Solid understanding of hardware assembly, wire harness construction, and equipment inspection with the ability to train others effectively A collaborative, team-first mindset — you proactively help teammates, share information openly, and create an inclusive work environment Strong communication skills with the ability to relay information clearly both up (to supervisors) and across (to teammates) Organized and dependable — able to manage multiple tasks, delegate when needed, and keep the team on track without losing your own quality of work Detail-oriented with a proactive approach to catching and flagging issues early