Company Profile

Zipline is at the forefront of a logistics revolution, using battery-powered autonomous aircraft to deliver just-in-time, lifesaving medical supplies around the world 

Job Description

ABOUT THE ROLE
As a Battery Technician you will be building advanced, cutting edge lithium-ion battery packs in Zipline’s first Distribution Center in Ghana. You will be playing a crucial support role for our flight operations by supplying Zipline’s drones with the power needed to perform medical deliveries and save lives.

1 MONTH 
You will receive elite Zip training that includes professional courses as well apprenticeship with the Battery Build Lead to learn on the job.

3 MONTHS 
You will be a certified battery builder for autonomous aircraft. You will master all the skills required to build cutting edge batteries such as electrical assembly & maintenance, electrical system analysis and troubleshooting, soldering, spot welding, quality control and testing.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaboration: Work efficiently as a team and maintain a professional environment at all times
• Battery Work: Build and assemble high-quality battery packs for use in Zipline autonomous aircraft vehicles
• Training: Assist in training new members of the team to maintain a high standard of quality and workmanship
• Troubleshooting & Maintenance: Collaborate with the local and US-based engineering team to perform maintenance, repair & troubleshooting of Zipline aircraft batteries.

Required Skills or Experience

• Degree or Diploma in electrical, electronic, aerospace, mechanical or systems engineering OR
• 3+ years working as an electrical assembly technician for batteries, electrical/power 
• Experience with soldering and wiring 
• Ability to adapt to new technology
• Experienced using tools such as lead molds, drill machines, and other battery servicing equipment and tools;

LANGUAGES

• Full Professional Proficiency in spoken and written English
• Proficiency of other local dialects preferred

REQUIREMENTS

• Hands-On Attitude: Must enjoy hands-on work and be adept at working with mechanical or electrical systems
• Maintain a cool head under high pressure situations
• Extremely process & detail-oriented
• Ability to maintain focus during extended daily operations
• Comfortable troubleshooting mechanical and electrical issues with complex, battery-operated machinery.