Lab Support Engineer

About Wing:

Wing offers drone delivery as a safe fast and sustainable solution for last mile logistics. Consumer appetites for on-demand services are increasing but current delivery methods are inefficient costly and contribute to road accidents and air pollution. Wings fleet of highly automated delivery drones can transport small packages directly from businesses to homes on-demand in minutes. We design build and operate our aircraft and offer drone delivery services on two continents. Our technology is designed to be easy to integrate into existing delivery and logistics networks offering a scalable drone delivery solution for a broad range of businesses. Wing is a part of Googles parent company Alphabet and our mission is to create the preferred means of delivery for the planet. If youre ready to do the greatest work of your life come join us.

About the Role:

Wing is looking for a Hardware Lab Support Engineer to join our Wing Engineering Labs team. This role is onsite based in Palo Alto CA.

As a Hardware Lab Support Engineer at Wing you will provide hands-on fabrication assembly and operational support across our engineering prototyping this role you will work closely with hardware engineers and senior machinists to fabricate test fixtures assemble prototype aircraft components and maintain a safe highly functional lab environment. We are looking for an adaptive detail-oriented builder who thrives in a collaborative fast-paced prototyping environment and takes pride in high-quality hardware execution.

What Youll Do:

• Assemble and disassemble prototype aircraft subsystems electromechanical assemblies and test fixtures according to engineering schematics and build instructions.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings CAD models blueprints and assembly procedures to plan and execute component builds.
• Set up and operate manual and basic CNC shop equipmentincluding lathes mills drill presses band saws shears and press brakesto fabricate rapid prototype parts and fixtures.
• Inspect and verify dimensions of fabricated parts and assemblies using precision measuring tools such as calipers micrometers and height gauges.
• Procure and maintain lab inventory including raw materials consumables hardware stock specialized tools and safety supplies.
• Maintain a clean organized and compliant workshop environment by upholding lab safety protocols 5S standards and standard equipment maintenance schedules.
• Collaborate with cross-functional hardware test and flight operations teams to support urgent build requests and scheduled test campaigns.

What Youll Need:

• 3 years of relevant experience in a hardware engineering lab machine shop model shop or prototyping environment.
• Associate degree technical certification (e.g. Machining/Manufacturing Technology) Bachelors degree in a technical field or equivalent practical experience
• Hands-on experience with manual fabrication equipment (mills lathes drill presses saws) and precision hand measuring tools (calipers micrometers).
• Experience performing mechanical and electromechanical assembly and disassembly.
• Demonstrated knowledge of lab safety practices hazardous material handling and equipment maintenance standards.

Wing is an equal opportunity employer and it is Wings policy to comply with all applicable national state and local laws pertaining to nondiscrimination and equal opportunity. Employment at Wing is based solely on a persons merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. Wing does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race creed color religion gender sexual orientation gender identity/expression national origin disability age genetic information veteran status marital status pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding) or any other basis protected by law.

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