Manufacturing Technician

Company Overview

Applied Navigation is a small, fast-moving company where finding the right person is a priority. We encourage employees to draw from their experiences and collaborate to design and build new products. We are looking for an individual that is excited to solve problems and grow with us.

Position Description

Applied Navigation is looking to grow the manufacturing team in Sagle, ID. An ideal candidate has strong attention to detail and is excited to help refine processes. Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Responsible for following standard operating procedures and other technical documentation for product test and assembly
• Execute product testing, calibration, and assembly
• Support Manufacturing and Engineering to develop and refine assembly processes and instructions for new and existing products
• Work with manufacturing to identify opportunities for continuous improvement
• Assist production operations in material handling (pick, kit, and pack orders)
• Receive, inspect, and verify incoming shipments against purchase orders and packing slips.
• Support Returned Merchandise Authorization (RMA) processing; inspection, evaluation, and troubleshooting

Requirements/Education

• Associate degree (or equivalent professional experience)
• Ability to lift 35lbs
• 2+ years’ experience with embedded hardware, semiconductor, or electronics assembly/manufacturing
• Ability to handle delicate parts and assemblies; experience with safe ESD handling
• Ability to read and understand work instructions, shipping documents, and inventory records
• Strong attention to detail
• Effective communication skills to work across departments (in person and via email, slack, or telephone)

Beneficial Experience (not required)

• Experience in aerospace, defense electronics, or high-tech manufacturing (AS9100)
• Knowledge of inventory control
• Experience with purchasing, planning, or supply chain management

Compensation/Benefits

$26-32/hour, non-exempt (DOE). In addition to pay, Applied Nav provides sick leave, volunteer leave, personal time off (PTO), and paid holidays.

In addition to pay, Applied Nav provides sick leave, volunteer leave, personal time off (PTO), paid holidays, simple IRA retirement, ICHRA health benefits, hybrid work opportunities.

Applied Navigation is looking to grow the manufacturing team. We are looking for an engaged individual that is excited to make a meaningful contribution.