Vehicle Systems Manufacturing Technician I

At Benchmark, we are driven by our purpose: to innovate for a healthier, safer, and better-connected world to create a brighter future. When you join us, you become part of a team passionate about making a meaningful impact across various sectors, including commercial aerospace, defense, advanced computing, next-generation communications, complex industrials, medical, and semiconductor capital equipment. We prioritize career growth, fostering a culture that ensures you reach your full potential. At Benchmark, your work is purpose-driven, enabling you to create a positive impact on the world and make your career truly meaningful. You'll be part of a collaborative and inclusive team that values your ideas and contributions.

Summary:
The Vehicle Systems Manufacturing Specialist provides and supports manufacturing equipment, materials and processes to production to ensure vehicle security and surveillance products are assembled in an efficient manner, meeting customer quality and expectations and on-time delivery specifications.

Responsibilities:

* Creates and maintains machine programs and profiles for new and existing products.

* Aids in maintaining product routings, drawing packets, and interpreting instructions/specifications for manufacturing operators. Maintains documentation records for production, test, and rework tasks.

* Troubleshoots operator problems successfully, work with leadership on training and process improvements.

* Operates and relocates vehicle systems.

* Updates procedures for vehicle systems with Engineers.

* Communicates problems to Engineers and/or leadership. Recommends additional equipment needs to leadership and/or Test Engineers for the product debug areas.

* Assists in the testing and qualification for new equipment, materials, and processes.

* Assists in performing experiments for failure analysis and root cause analysis.

* Integrates subassemblies into top level functional systems.

* Validates compatibility and communications between integrated systems.

* Builds, configures, and tests complex high voltage electrical and mechanical assemblies.

* Performs repair and maintenance tasks for vehicles and subsystems.

* Works directly with program management to report shortage issues, scheduling, and production issues.

* Work with quality to perform validations tests per customers specifications (Final ATP).

* Work directly with the customer to perform acceptance tests and inspections (PIFCO).

* Takes the vehicles out to the field to perform systems calibration and leveling.

* Responsible for helping train new operators.

* Participates in Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen continuous improvement activities

* Complies and follows all company security policies and procedures while working on problems of limited scope.

* Follows standard practices and procedures in analyzing situations or data from which answers can be readily obtained.

* Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Other information:

* Proficient in use of power tools, heavy machinery, and test equipment.

* Works in a high pace/pressure environment to maintain strict on-time delivery.

* Requires lifting heavy equipment 50+ pounds. Team lift utilized for 25+ pounds.

* Requires working inside and outside.

* Requires bending, stooping, crouching, and crawling inside, under, and around vehicles.

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent

Physical Location: Santa Ana, CA

Shift: Shift 1

Work Schedule: Monday-Thursday 5:00am-3:30pm

Full Time

In our innovative environment, you'll work with cutting-edge technology, leading the way in engineering design and delivering world-class manufacturing services for products that make a real difference in the lives of others. At Benchmark, your career is more than just a job. It's an opportunity to be part of something bigger, where your work matters and helps shape a brighter future for everyone. Together, we will achieve extraordinary things.

Safety-Sensitive Position and Drug Testing Notice: This position is classified as safety-sensitive because impairment while performing job duties could pose a significant risk of harm. Where permitted by applicable law or required by federal regulation, Benchmark will conduct a pre-employment drug screen, which may include testing for THC. In jurisdictions that restrict pre-employment cannabis testing or prohibit action based solely on non-psychoactive cannabis metabolites, Benchmark will comply with local requirements. Benchmark maintains a drug- and alcohol-free workplace and may conduct reasonable-suspicion and post-incident testing in accordance with applicable law.

Compensation Range: $23.97 to $35.95 USD. Many factors are considered in compensation decisions, including but not limited to skills, certifications, licensures, experience, training, incumbent data, and other business needs.

Benefits and Other Compensation: Benchmark provides a comprehensive benefits package, including a Bonus Plan, 401(k), Paid Time Off, and Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance, all based on scheduled hours. Benchmark complies with applicable state and local employee leave laws.

Application Deadline: This job posting will remain open until filled.

Additional Notices: Benchmark adheres to applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits. This includes, but is not limited to, providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act, in accordance with its plans and policies. Candidates applying for remote work based in Washington state, may obtain PTO eligibility for this position by emailing careers@bench.com.

Export Control: This job position may include access to controlled information or technology covered under applicable U.S. export control laws. As such, employment for this job position may be contingent on either verification that an applicant falls under the definition of a "U.S. Person" (which includes U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, and those granted U.S. asylum or refugee status) or on the Company timely obtaining any necessary export license required under federal laws. The Company evaluates such export license situations on a case-by-case basis and may decline to proceed with a job applicant in its sole discretion since export license applications can take many weeks to be processed.

Benchmark is an equal opportunity employer. We are bringing together a dynamic workforce with unique talents, life experiences, cultures, and perspectives to promote an innovative, collaborative, and creative place to work. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please email us at careers@bench.com.