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# Manufacturing Assembly Technician at HELLBENDER Inc.

- **Company:** HELLBENDER Inc.
- **Location:** Pittsburgh, PA
- **Posted:** 2026-08-25
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-05
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/hellbenderinc/jobs/5405758008

## Job description

Job Description: Manufacturing Assembly Technician

Job Title: Manufacturing Assembly Technician (Electronics/Cable Assembly)

Department: Production/Manufacturing

Reports To: Production Supervisor

Employment Type: Temporary Contract

Job Summary

We are seeking detail-oriented Manufacturing Assembly Technicians for temporary work on our Production team. In this role, you will perform mechanical and electronic assembly, hand and machine soldering, and cable/harness fabrication to support the build of high-quality products. The ideal candidate has strong manual dexterity, attention to detail, and a commitment to producing work that meets strict quality standards.

## Key Responsibilities

- Assemble components, subassemblies, and finished products according to work instructions, drawings, and bills of materials (BOMs)
- Perform through-hole and/or surface-mount (SMT) soldering using hand irons, rework stations, or soldering equipment in accordance with IPC-A-610 / J-STD-001 standards
- Cut, strip, crimp, and terminate wires and cables; build wire harnesses and cable assemblies per specifications and schematics
- Read and interpret assembly drawings, wiring diagrams, and schematics
- Inspect completed work for defects, cold joints, shorts, or dimensional errors, and rework as needed
- Use hand tools, crimping tools, wire strippers, multimeters, and other test equipment to verify quality and function
- Label, package, and stage completed assemblies for the next production step or shipping
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe workstation in compliance with 5S and safety guidelines
- Accurately complete production paperwork, travelers, and quality documentation
- Identify and report process issues, defects, or nonconformances to supervisors
- Meet daily/weekly production and quality targets
- Follow ESD (electrostatic discharge) handling procedures when working with sensitive components

Required Qualifications

- High school diploma or equivalent
- Prior experience in electronics assembly, soldering, or cable/harness fabrication preferred
- Basic ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and work instructions
- Strong hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills for detailed, repetitive work
- Ability to use basic hand tools, crimpers, and measuring instruments (calipers, rulers)
- Ability to stand for extended periods and perform repetitive tasks
- Good vision (with correction if needed) for close, detailed inspection work
- Reliable attendance and ability to work as part of a team

## Preferred Qualifications

- IPC-A-610 and/or J-STD-001 certification (or willingness to obtain)
- Experience with SMT rework or micro-soldering
- Familiarity with ESD-safe handling procedures
- Previous experience in an electronics, aerospace, medical device, or automotive manufacturing environment

Physical Requirements

- Ability to sit or stand at a workstation for up to 8 hours
- Ability to lift up to 25 lbs (11 kg) occasionally
- Manual dexterity for fine assembly and soldering tasks
- Ability to work with magnification tools/microscopes for extended periods

Work Environment

- Manufacturing/production floor setting
- Exposure to soldering fumes (with proper ventilation/fume extraction provided)
- PPE provided as required (safety glasses, ESD wrist straps, etc.)

Employment information

This is a contract role that is not eligible for Hellbender benefits. The chosen candidates will be employed by a third-party agency and contracted to Hellbender for the duration of the project.

## About HELLBENDER Inc.

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Hellbender builds mission-critical hardware and software infrastructure for AI-driven perception systems used in autonomy, robotics, and industrial applications.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Seed stage – $12.5M seed round)
- **Headquarters**: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
- **Founded**: 2021
- **Founders**: Henry Nazak, Roger Nasci, Christopher D’Eramo, Kevin Papa

## Core Business
- **Primary industries**: Industrial electronics manufacturing, computer vision, robotics, AI/ML at the edge, defense-adjacent hardware.
- **Target customers**: B2B – autonomy companies, robotics integrators, industrial manufacturers, defense contractors.
- **Mission or purpose statement**: A certified Benefit Corporation – “enable the physical AI that solves customer problems” while reinvigorating domestic manufacturing and operating sustainably (100% carbon neutral, zero-waste metals recycling, profits supporting watershed conservation and veterans).

## Products & Services
- **On-Edge Camera Line**: AI-powered, industrial-grade cameras for real-time perception and inspection, delivered as a hardware product.
- **Turn-Key Manufacturing**: Full-service prototype-to-production electronics manufacturing (SMT pick-and-place, robotic work cells, camera focus/sensor calibration) – all domestic, in-house.
- **Physical AI Engineering**: Custom hardware/software development for perception systems, from R&D (TRL 3) through fielded production.
- **Robotics & Computer Vision as a Service**: Engineering services for clients needing bespoke sensor integration, vision pipelines, and embedded ML.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation**: Not publicly disclosed.
- **Key Metric**: $12.5M seed round (closed ~mid-2026); Annual revenue not publicly available.
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: BIRD Foundation (grant 2023); technology partners include Raspberry Pi, Nvidia, Hailo.
- **Growth Signals**: Headcount grew 15% YoY to 52 employees; doubled facility to 40,000 sq ft; launched on-edge camera line; pursuing AS9100D quality certification for defense work.

## Competitive Advantages
- **100% domestic manufacturing** – a rare moat in electronics, appealing to U.S. defense and industrial customers.
- **Sustainability-driven business model** – B Corp, carbon neutral, water-conservation profit sharing, zero-waste metals recycling.
- **Deep domain expertise** – team drawn from Carnegie Robotics, Argo AI, Aurora, Sarcos Robotics; proven ability to move from research to production.
- **Flexible partnership model** – offers both product and service engagements, bridging the “Valley of Death” for early-stage hardware.

## Strategic Focus
- **Accelerate domestic manufacturing of Physical AI** – scaling the Pittsburgh facility and production capacity.
- **Commercialize the on-edge camera line** – target markets include assembly inspection, navigation testing, and inline quality control.
- **Achieve FAR/AS9100D compliance** – enabling direct sales to defense and aerospace primes.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Benefit Corp committed to inclusivity – BIPOC, veterans, women, LGBTQIA+; 25% of staff are veterans.
- **Work model**: Hybrid (flex time, no company meetings on Fridays); remote options available for eligible roles.
- **Total PTO**: 7.5 weeks including 4 weeks of holidays (Independence Day & Xmas shutdown), 3.5 weeks accrued PTO, 4 weeks parental leave.
- **Compensation & equity**: Automatic 5% 401k contribution (no match needed); 10% of company equity in employee incentive program; annual profit sharing into 401ks; stock options for new client capture.
- **Health**: 100% of gold-tier medical, dental, vision for employee and family (domestic partners included); life & disability insurance.
- **Perks**: PPE reimbursement, access to fabrication equipment, Hertz Gold, TSA PreCheck, NASA Federal Credit Union membership.
- **Current openings** (as of mid-2026): Embedded Software Engineer, Perception Engineer.

## Sources
1. [hellbender.com](https://hellbender.com/) – Company overview, products, news of $12.5M seed round
2. [hellbender.com/about-us](https://hellbender.com/about-us/) – B Corp, sustainability, domestic manufacturing
3. [hellbender.com/careers](https://hellbender.com/careers/) – Benefits, remote/hybrid policy, culture
4. [LinkedIn – Hellbender Inc.](https://www.linkedin.com/company/hellbender-inc) – Headcount growth, funding history, executive team, talent sources
5. [Greenhouse – Hellbender Jobs](http://job-boards.greenhouse.io/hellbenderinc) – Current job listings (2 engineering roles)

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