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.

- 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.