Switch Matrix Integrator

Description

Position Title: Switch Matrix Integrator

Salary Range: $22-$28/hour DOE

Department: Switch Matrix

EEOC: Operatives

Reports to: Manager 

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Summary: MM Solutions is a well-established company serving the Aerospace, Medical, and High-Tech Industries in Colorado with high-touch custom packaging, professional services, and logistic solutions. Creating opportunities and overcoming challenges is what drives us to provide clients with the necessary people, services, and equipment for every job. We are an organization that commits to its team members, maintaining a safe and fun environment while treating everyone as a valued individual. 

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and veteran status. Full benefits are available to full-time team members, including paid sick leave and vacation, medical/vision/dental, company-funded life insurance and 401(k).

General Summary: Assemble custom switch matrix chassis using Integration Statements of Work (ISOW) and assembly drawings (blueprints), while ensuring high-quality standards and craftsmanship. Must be able to understand electrical / mechanical schematics, block diagrams, Bill of Materials (BOM) and demonstrate GMP manufacturing techniques.

Requirements

Essential Job Function:

• Perform electro-mechanical assembly while maintaining quality workmanship standards to ensure product reliability.
• Read blueprints, schematics, block diagrams, or technical instructions to determine methods and sequences of assembly.
• Must be able to read and interpret mechanical and electrical drawings and assemble chassis to meet the integration statement of work (ISOW) and assembly drawings and specifications of the design.
• Install electrical or electronic purchased parts and hardware in housings or assemblies, using soldering equipment, hand and power tools.
• Work cross functionally with other integrators, peers, quality control, test technicians and customer Keysight staff members. 
• Be able to communicate and comprehend problems and escalate issues to the next level (Change Control).
• Understand New Product Introduction (NPI) and be able to convey changes that need to be communicated to the System Engineer through redlining.
• Must be able to understand written and oral instructions.
• Computer literate and be able to work with Microsoft Office Suite application.
• Must be able to learn other computer program applications that are internally used.
• Must be able to inspect & identify workmanship defects, as well as non-conforming purchased parts. 
• Develop, design, or create application concepts, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including continuous process improvement.
• Successful interface leveraging direct communication with the design engineering team and project coordinators.
• Understands and applies the standards for control of Electrostatic discharge (ESD)
• Cross train and work in other divisions/departments as needed
• Demonstrate and apply our internal and external company values (aka "Anchors") by working positively and collaboratively with team members and customers to form good partnerships and great teams while innovating, eliminating the non-essential and improving.
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of both English and metric hardware fasteners, understand CAD assembly drawings and mechanical/electrical schematics. 
• Extreme attention to detail, accuracy, consistency, high quality and demanding deadlines. 
• Must assess the value, contribution importance, or quality of workmanship within components/assemblies, processes or partnership relationships.
• Minor soldering with delicate components.
• Fabrication of ribbon & DC power cables, as well as cable integrity testing.
• Must be very detail oriented, able to focus, and be organized. Able to obtain goals, prioritize deadlines, and work with minimal supervision. 
• Decision making & problem-solving skills. Using logic & reasoning to identify issues and possible solutions(troubleshooting). Also, to be able to communicate identified issues to others in a technical manner.
• Able to work with a diverse cross functional team, and co-workers (team player).
• Attention to quality, details, and accuracy.
• Must consistently demonstrate sense of pride, reliability and accountability for performance. 
• Inspect equipment, assemblies, or materials to identify the root cause of errors or other problems or defects.
• Mechanically inclined and good manual dexterity. Able to assemble small mechanical pieces within a confined cabinet. 
• Must have good repetitive manual dexterity with both hands.
• Maintain a positive attitude and be a team player, working for the good of all; accepting instruction from supervisor and others more experienced.
• Understand mechanical fit and how to torque things to the desired level 
• Flexibility within the workday

Education and Experience:

•  High School graduate. 
•  At least 1 year work experience with mechanical and/or electrical assembly. 

Physical Requirements:

Lift, pull, push no more than 65 lbs: 0%-24%

Hearing and Seeing Including depth perception and color vision: 75%-100%

Sitting: 25%-49%

Standing, bending, working with hand tools: 50%-74%

Working Conditions:

• This team member will experience a fast-paced work environment with a need to be focused and result orientated under the pressure of deadlines. Must successfully pass pre-employment drug test and background check
• This position must bring a positive attitude, a high level of energy and a professional demeanor on a day-to-day basis.

Additional Requirements:

• Employer is a drug-free workplace, and candidate must pass a pre-hire background check and drug screen. We do not discriminate in hiring on any basis, including citizenship, and our job postings are open to U.S. citizens as well as non-U.S. citizens. However, the person hired will have access to information and items protected under the International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR), and therefore that person must be a “U.S. person” as that term is defined under ITAR, 22 CFR 120.15.
• A “U.S. person is defined as a 1) U.S. Citizen, 2) a lawful permanent resident, 3) a refugee given asylum in the U.S., or 4) a temporary resident granted amnesty. Accordingly, it will be necessary for our company to confirm and verify your status as a “U.S. person” under ITAR at the time of hire.