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Hardware Operations Specialist

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Does working on challenging problems in a fast-paced, small business / start-up environment with highly competent teammates sound appealing to you? We are looking for a full-time project lead engineer to add to our team. The ideal candidate will be insatiably curious, a fast learner, strongly self-motivated, and have an interest in leading a team. Our business model relies on agility. As such, our teams are small, and each team member learns to perform a variety of functions.  We value diversity and place an emphasis on creating a welcoming and collaborative culture. 

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Typical Responsibilities:

  • Fabricate and modify parts using CNC machines and manual tools

  • Create, update, and maintain manufacturing processes

  • Create, update, and maintain work instructions

  • Update the bill of material and procure piece parts

  • Assemble hardware assemblies for test equipment

  • Assemble hardware assemblies for deliverable products

  • Fabricate cable assemblies

  • Participate in operations planning

  • Update and maintain operations work cells

  • Perform maintenance on equipment

  • Work with the engineering team to make process improvements

  • Document work, and create reports as needed

  • Other duties as assigned

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Minimum Qualifications:

  • 2-year Technical Degree

  • Excellent verbal, written communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills

  • Ability to work in a team environment

  • Willing and able to learn; we expect to have to train the ideal candidate

  • United States Citizenship, or the legal ability to work in the U.S.

  • Note: We regularly work with export-controlled data and are unable to provide sponsorship

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Preferred Qualifications:

  • 2+ years relevant experience or bachelor’s degree

  • Several examples of projects demonstrating excellent workmanship

  • Experience with machining parts

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Work Location / Hours:

  • Mostly on-site in Amherst, NY (near UB North campus)

  • Hours are flexible

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Salary Range:

  • $45,000 - $65,000

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Apech Labs is a small business that supports the aerospace, military and energy industries through rapid prototyping and product development.  Our core competencies include complex electromechanical systems, control systems, mechanisms, and power systems.  We are passionate about bringing new technologies to the world and cannot get enough of the development process.

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To apply: Please provide a resume and cover letter to careers@apechlabs.com.

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