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Assembly Technician (Space Batteries)

Saft Batteries

Cockeysville, MD,

Assembly Technician (Space Batteries)

Saft Batteries

Cockeysville, MD,
 
Number Of Vacancies: 3
 

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Assemble lithium-ion cells into modules and batteries for space flight applications in accordance with technical documentation and build instructions. 
  • Assemble a variety of products ranging in volume from unique single piece demonstration units to highly repetitive hundred unit runs
  • Work with engineering to develop and validate robust processes to enable repeatable production
  • Perform rework on assembled components based on written and verbal direction
  • Complete build documentation records, both written and electronic, with a high level of precision and accuracy
  • Perform Quality Assurance functions to include visual inspection, dimensional verification, and document review
  • Perform in-process testing of both electronic assemblies, modules, and batteries
  • Participate in benchtop meeting with team for changeovers and or qualifications of process
  • Attend daily and participate in Team PMR 1 meeting

 

Working Conditions and Abilities

  • Temperature, humidity, and FOE/FOD controlled area
  • Standing – 75%, Sitting - 25%,
  • Working with computer - 25%
  • Lifting to 50lbs
  • Sight/Color Vision test pass is a must
  • Adherence to health and safety regulations (e.g., constant use of PPE/OSHA requirements)
    • Safety glasses, shoes, and gloves
    • Lab Coat, Hair nets, Beard nets and Face Mask as required
  • Additional PPE is required for high voltage assemblies
  • Ability to accurately read and understand mechanical and electrical assembly drawings as well as, process specifications
  • Excellent ability to focus and perform detailed tasks with perfect quality.

 

Knowledge Skills

  • Strong mechanical and electrical assembly aptitude
  • Knowledge of DC electrical circuits
  • Experience assembling and routing wire harnesses to include soldering and crimping terminations
  • Skill to operate ultra-sonic welding equipment, various hand-tools, and numerous other manufacturing equipment
  • Experience in assembling printed wiring board assemblies in accordance with aerospace standards, including space addendums.
  • Teamwork and effective communication skills along with interpersonal and organizational skills
  • Working knowledge of diverse equipment/tooling and measurement tools (caliper, micrometer etc.)
  • Excellent decision-making to ensure work is done in a safe and efficient manner
  • Skills of observations, challenges, and successes clearly and concisely work with production manager, engineering, and customer representatives etc.
  • Average or above computer skills
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • 4 years + Mechanical and or Electrical Assembly experience
  • Active or previous certification to perform wiring and soldering to any or all the following:
    • J-STD-001 (with Space Addendum), IPC 610, and IPC 620
    • NASA STD 8739.1 Polymeric
    • NASA-STD 8739.4 Crimping, interconnecting Cables, Harnesses, and Wiring
    • NASA-STD 8739.3 Solder

About Saft Batteries

For over 100 years, Saft’s longer-lasting batteries and systems have provided critical safety applications, back-up power and propulsion for our customers. As a leading battery company, Saft’s innovative, safe, and reliable technology delivers high performance on land, at sea, in the air, and in space. Saft is a wholly owned subsidiary of TotalEnergies, a broad energy company that produces and markets energies on a global scale: oil and biofuels, natural gas and green gases, renewables and electricity. 

In Maryland, Saft produces lithium-ion batteries and cells for three main industries: Space, Defense and High-Performance Racing.