- 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.
Electronics / Avionics Technician
ANAVIA Bilten, ANAVIA Näfels
Full-time
Permanent employee
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- 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.
- Location: On-site in Bilten, Switzerland.
- Eligibility: Swiss or EU citizens only.
About us
ANAVIA is a Swiss aerospace company and global market leader in the development and manufacture of advanced unmanned vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aircraft systems with a maximum take-off weight of up to 1,150 kg. Our dual-use helicopter platforms and sensors support a wide range of missions, including intelligence and surveillance (ISR), infrastructure inspection, cargo, and other critical operations.
Driven by a multinational and disciplinary team of highly skilled engineers in mechatronics, avionics, composites, software, flight testing, and industry specialists in marketing, manufacturing, flight operations and service, ANAVIA manages the entire product lifecycle in-house - from concept and design through certification, production, and global customer support.
Headquartered in Bilten and Näfels, Switzerland, and a wholly owned subsidiary in the United Arab Emirates, ANAVIA combines Swiss engineering excellence with a growing international footprint. Our reputation is built on technological innovation, operational reliability, and uncompromising quality. Supported by a robust European supply chain, we deliver mission-ready aerospace solutions that reflect the highest standards of Swiss precision and manufacturing excellence.