ANAVIA specializes in the design, development & manufacturing of vertical take-off & landing (VTOL) systems of up to 500 kilograms. The company offers industry leading unmanned helicopter systems for various mission profiles, such as Surveillance & Reconnaissance, Inspection or Mapping & Cargo.
Our team is growing!
Join us as an Electronics / Avionics Technician and play a key role in supporting the fabrication, assembly, testing, and maintenance of advanced electrical and electro‑mechanical systems. Working closely with engineers and fellow technicians, you will contribute to the successful development of prototype and low‑volume production hardware by ensuring high‑quality assembly, troubleshooting, and testing activities.
Key Tasks
Conducts electrical and electro‑mechanical fabrication support, troubleshooting, repair, and testing of integrated systems.
Operate and maintain electric shop equipment and tools (hand tools, small power tools, solder irons, 3D printers).
Perform system tests to ensure proper function and compliance with regulations.
Meet scheduled timelines and, in some cases, aggressive deadlines to have hardware ready for project milestones.
Attend project meetings to discuss project schedule, design, hardware status, and other critical information.
Effectively document important processes and build techniques for successful readiness of equipment and transition of responsibilities to other individuals.
Build low volume electrical and electro‑mechanical assemblies in the prototype phase of product lifecycle.
Ensure that laboratory and machine shop areas and equipment are safe, clean, in good working order, and organized for all engineering staff to efficiently work.
Collaborate with engineers and other technicians to resolve assembly problems and improve processes.
Maintain and follow health, safety, and quality standards during the assembly process.
Working independently and responsibly. Perform task tasks as described above. Proactive communication when issues arise, or help is needed.
Compliance according to ANAVIA’ employment contract, compliance with company’ safety instructions and employee’ safety requirements, compliance with employers’ quality manual, work instructions and corresponding process specifications and instructions.
Qualifications
Completed technical education.
Minimum 3 years of experience in a similar technical function. Proven experience with PCBA and wire harness a must.
Excellent wire soldering, stripping, crimping, and heat shrink skills, cable shields including foil and braid.
Capable of reading and understanding circuit diagrams, assembly drawings, and written work instructions.
Experience using specialized crimping tools for attaching connector contacts and assembling circular and speciality connectors.
Certifications related to electronics, soldering and cable/harness assemblies strongly desired (e.g. IPC 610, J-STD-001, IPC/WHMA-A-620)
Experience working in ESD‑sensitive environment.
Knowledge of handling, charging, and safety protocols for different types of batteries.
Expert proficiency working with miniature connectors and high‑density PCBAs.
Skilled at assembling complex electronic enclosures.
Experience with PLM systems for tracking components and hardware revisions. Process‑oriented and structured work methods.
Good language skills in English (oral and written). German desirable.
Become part of the ANAVIA Family, and join a passionate and international team where collaboration and innovation drive everything we do.
Benefits
Work on exciting projects with plenty of room to grow in every direction.
Benefit from continuous learning, professional development, and support for further training.
Celebrate shared achievements through team events and a strong sense of community.
Enjoy a stunning Swiss mountain view from our modern offices in Näfels and Bilten, Glarus Nord.
Please note that this position is open only to candidates who hold a valid Swiss work permit, EU nationality, or Swiss citizenship.
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