Integration Technician (multiple shifts)

Purpose

The Integration Technician II-III is responsible for the hands-on integration of large-format laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) printers within the Machine Development Operations department. Working from completed sub-assemblies produced by the Sub-Assembly work center and the printer integration hardware BOM, this role brings together mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, inert-gas, motion, powder-handling, and other system-level hardware to build complete printer platforms. Pasted text

The technician executes printer integration activities primarily through MES work order instructions, supported by engineering drawings, specifications, BOMs, controlled documents, and applicable change-management systems. The role performs precise installation, alignment, fastening, routing, connection, verification, troubleshooting, and rework while maintaining configuration control, traceability, workmanship, and build quality.

As part of the Long Beach factory launch and ramp, the Integration Technician works with Design Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Sub-Assembly, Supply Chain, and Operations to resolve integration challenges and improve the build process. The role provides hands-on feedback that supports repeatable work instructions, standard work, tooling, fixtures, and integration practices.

This position may be filled at the Technician II or Technician III level based on demonstrated knowledge, experience, technical capability, independence, complexity of work, and technical leadership.

The Role

Printer Integration

• Execute MES work order instructions to integrate complete large-format LPBF printers from completed sub-assemblies and integration hardware.
• Follow released work instructions, BOMs, drawings, specifications, and controlling documents to perform installation, fastening, torqueing, routing, alignment, adjustment, and connection activities.
• Integrate mechanical structures, electrical systems, pneumatics, inert-gas systems, powder handling, motion systems, sensing, controls, and other printer interfaces.
• Establish and verify interfaces between major sub-assemblies, structures, modules, and components.
• Perform precision mechanical and electromechanical assembly using calibrated torque tools, hand tools, power tools, and precision measurement equipment.
• Verify alignment, clearances, fits, mounting conditions, hardware identification, orientation, configuration, and installation requirements.
• Route cables, tubing, hoses, harnesses, and other system interfaces; install and connect sensors, actuators, motors, drives, electrical components, and pneumatic hardware.
• Perform required dimensional, alignment, torque, installation, and workmanship verification and maintain accurate as-built configuration and traceability.

Equipment & Material Handling

• Use approved cranes, forklifts, telehandlers, hoists, lifting fixtures, and other material-handling equipment to position and install large or heavy assemblies.
• Safely rig, move, position, and install assemblies using approved equipment and procedures.
• Follow applicable rigging, lifting, LOTO, machine-safety, and material-handling requirements.

Troubleshooting & Rework

• Troubleshoot mechanical, electromechanical, pneumatic, motion, and system-interface integration issues at a complexity appropriate to experience and level.
• Diagnose alignment, fit, tolerance, interference, routing, component-interface, installation-sequence, and configuration issues.
• Perform approved repair, rework, adjustment, replacement, and corrective activities.
• Identify discrepancies between released requirements and as-built conditions and escalate issues requiring Engineering evaluation, disposition, or clarification.
• Support Engineering with root-cause analysis, corrective actions, engineering changes, deviations, nonconformances, and configuration-management activities as appropriate to level.
• Verify hardware and integration work following corrective actions, repair, rework, or adjustment.

Manufacturing Documentation & Configuration Control

• Complete MES work orders, digital travelers, checklists, inspection records, and other required manufacturing documentation.
• Use applicable engineering change, deviation, nonconformance, and configuration-management systems to document and control changes.
• Verify integration work against MES instructions, drawings, BOMs, specifications, acceptance criteria, and configuration requirements.
• Maintain accurate as-built configuration, hardware identification, revision control, and traceability.

Manufacturing & Process Improvement

• Identify gaps, errors, ambiguities, or impractical steps within MES work instructions and supporting documentation.
• Provide hands-on technical feedback to Manufacturing and Design Engineering to improve MES work instructions, standard work, checklists, and integration procedures.
• Identify recurring integration issues and opportunities to improve build sequence, tooling, fixtures, material presentation, workstation layout, and integration flow.
• Partner with Manufacturing and Design Engineering to improve buildability, accessibility, manufacturability, quality, and repeatability.
• Support factory installation, commissioning, qualification, process development, and printer build-ramp activities.
• Identify constraints affecting build schedule, quality, or repeatability and support resolution.

Team & Cross-Functional Support

• Work with Sub-Assembly, Design Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Operations to communicate technical issues, material constraints, build status, and integration risks.
• Collaborate with other technicians during complex or unfamiliar integration activities and provide technical guidance as appropriate to level.
• Support safe, repeatable, and scalable printer integration practices as factory operations ramp.
• Maintain clean, organized, FOD-controlled work areas and follow applicable safety, workmanship, ESD, LOTO, rigging, and material-handling requirements.

Basic Qualifications

• Ability to lawfully access information and technology that is subject to US export controls
• 2+ years of hands-on mechanical/electromechanical assembly, equipment integration, manufacturing, or related technical experience; equivalent experience considered.
• Experience working with complex mechanical, electromechanical, industrial, or capital equipment.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, BOMs, specifications, schematics, and technical work instructions.
• Understanding of mechanical interfaces, fasteners, torque, alignment, fits, clearances, tolerances, and precision assembly.
• Experience using calibrated torque tools, hand tools, power tools, and precision measurement equipment.
• Mechanical and electromechanical troubleshooting skills appropriate to the level.
• Experience working with large or heavy assemblies and approved cranes, forklifts, telehandlers, hoists, or similar equipment.
• Ability to safely rig, move, position, and install large or heavy assemblies using approved equipment and procedures.
• Experience working within controlled manufacturing, configuration-management, and revision-controlled processes.
• Experience using MES, ERP, work-order, or digital manufacturing systems.
• Ability to work independently on integration activities while collaborating effectively with technicians, Engineering, Quality, and Manufacturing.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with large-format industrial equipment, automation, robotics, or complex machinery.
• Experience with additive manufacturing or LPBF systems.
• Experience with mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, inert-gas, motion, controls, sensing, or powder-handling systems.
• Experience with precision alignment, dimensional inspection, GD&T, or tolerance analysis.
• Experience with multi-level BOMs and serialized or revision-controlled hardware.
• Experience developing or improving MES work instructions, standard work, tooling, fixtures, or manufacturing processes.
• Experience supporting NPI, prototype development, commissioning, qualification, production ramp, or factory launch.
• Aerospace, defense, automotive, robotics, semiconductor, or other high-reliability manufacturing experience.
• Experience with root-cause analysis, corrective action, Lean, 5S, or continuous improvement.
• Qualification or prior experience operating overhead cranes, forklifts, telehandlers, or similar equipment.

Work Environment

• 1st or 2nd shift based on business and manufacturing requirements.
• Fully onsite in Long Beach, CA, in an active factory development environment involving construction, equipment installation, commissioning, process development, and facility modifications.
• Work around large-format machinery, robotics, electrical systems, motion systems, powder, inert gas, and industrial equipment.
• Regular use of overhead cranes, forklifts, telehandlers, hoists, and lifting fixtures.
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, kneeling, climbing, and hands-on assembly.
• Ability to lift and move up to 50 lb independently; heavier loads require approved equipment, assistance, or team lifting.
• Follow applicable FOD, ESD, LOTO, rigging, lifting, machine safety, construction-site, and material-handling requirements.
• Extended hours, overtime, and weekend work may be required during factory ramp, builds, commissioning, qualification, and production activities. Pasted text

Compensation

At Divergent, our pay range is based on the level of the job. For this role, we will consider candidates at levels T02 - T03 as evaluated through our interview process.

• T02 / Technician II: $31 - $43 per hour
• T03 / Technician III: $36 - $50 per hour

We also provide a 6% shift differential for 2nd shift.

What We Offer

• Holistic Compensation Package: Enjoy a world-class compensation package that includes a competitive salary, equity plan, and discretionary results-based incentive bonus opportunities, ensuring you're truly valued for your contributions.
• Wellness and Time Off: Embrace a healthy lifestyle with paid vacation, sick time, and company holidays, including a year-end shutdown to recharge. We support growing families with paid parental leave, recognizing the importance of bonding time.
• Comprehensive Health and Wellness: Prioritize your well-being with our comprehensive health and wellness benefits, offering both HMO and Premium PPO options. Additionally, benefit from company-sponsored life insurance and short and long-term disability coverage for peace of mind.
• Investment in Growth: We're committed to your professional development. Take advantage of reimbursement opportunities for learning and development initiatives, empowering you to continuously expand your skill set and reach peak performance.
• Collaborative and High-Performing Environment: Join our collaborative, dynamic, and high-performing team within a fast-paced, mission-driven company. Together, we're disrupting the traditional manufacturing industry, fostering innovation, and integrating people and technology to reduce our footprint.