Electronics Assembly Lead

Description

Job Summary: The Electronics Assembly Lead owns day-to-day execution in their production area. This role leads people, drives flow, and still builds product. Roughly 30-40% of time is spent leading and coordinating; the rest is hands-on assembly, inspection, and end-of-line testing of Qnergy products, including continuous production and first-time/prototype builds. You’ll work closely with Engineering, Production Control, Quality, and Management to keep output safe, on time, and to spec. 

Responsibilities:

• Set clear daily production expectations and assignments. 
• Maintain safety, 5S, and organized workspaces. 
• Run weekly team meetings, surface issues, and drive Kaizen.
• Train, coach, recognize strong performance, and address gaps. 
• Partner with HR on documentation and performance improvement when needed. 
• Track training, certifications, and job competencies. 
• Sequence work to hit production schedule and delivery commitments. 
• Assemble, inspect, and test electronics and electro-mechanical systems. 
• Ensure production documentation is accurate (build books, travelers, work order).
• Document and support resolution of quality issues (NCs, deviations, RPIs).
• Monitor tools and equipment; coordinate maintenance and perform basic repairs. 
• Manage area inventory and coordinate with Production Control as needed. 
• Report sub-assembly builds and daily production activity when required. 
• Build and troubleshoot high-power analog and embedded digital electronics. 
• Read and interpret schematics, drawings, datasheets, and work instructions. 
• Integrate electrical and mechanical subsystems. 
• Support diagnostics using firmware tools; LabVIEW experience a plus. 
• Identify component replacements using datasheets and vendor knowledge.

Requirements

Education & Experience:

• High school diploma plus technical certification (EET, soldering) with 8 years’ experience or HS diploma with 12+ years in precision manufacturing. 
• Proven team lead who can hold standards and build credibility on the floor. 
• Experience with in-process testing, inspection, and troubleshooting. 

Skills & Abilities:

• Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude. 
• Comfortable with computers, documentation, and basic math. 
• Detail-driven, organized, and able to juggle priorities without dropping the ball. 

Work Environment:

• Standing for extended period; repetitive assembly work. 
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs. with or without assistance. 
• Manual dexterity, strong hand-eye coordination, and color differentiation.