Overview
Production Lead Jobs in Brooklyn, NY at OpenBCI
Title: Production Lead
Company: OpenBCI
Location: Brooklyn, NY
Overview
At OpenBCI, we build the future of high-quality human-computer interfaces. Our team is made of ambitious engineers, designers, and scientists. We are on the lookout for a motivated and detail-oriented electro-mechanical Production Lead to join our team.
This is a full-time, on-site opportunity with an expected commitment Monday-Friday.
Applications are accepted on a rolling-basis, with job start-date in July 2026. If the idea of contributing your talents to the next generation of human-centric devices excites you, apply now!
Salary Range: $75,000 – $95,000, subject to experience and fit
Qualifications
- Cumulative 4+ years of experience in electro-mechanical assembly, 3D printing, and surface-mount soldering
- Meticulous attention to detail and commitment to quality
- Proven ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications
- Strong understanding of electronic principles and components
- Excellent manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination
- Experience with various 3D printing technologies (SLA, FDM, etc.)
- Familiarity with CNC machining or other fabrication methods
- Knowledge of electronic testing and troubleshooting techniques
- Knowledge of a wide variety of fasteners and other hardware
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- Effective communication and collaboration skills
- Ability to lift up to 40 lbs onto a table top bench and up to 20 lbs over your head
- Willingness to wear multiple hats. OpenBCI is still a small company. Be proactive in identifying opportunities to assist colleagues, offering expertise and support whenever needed. Possesses a "can-do" attitude, tackling diverse tasks not on the job description with equal enthusiasm.
Preferred Skills
- Work or have worked on projects in a maker space (projects using Arduinos or PCBs)
- Have strong personal preferences about where and how tools get arranged, used, and put away in a toolbox or shop.
- Hobbyist in activities such as model building & painting, 3D printing, RC cars/planes/helicopters
- Mechanically inclined and perform maintenance on appliances, houses, or cars
- Frequent visitor of iFixit or similar teardown websites to stay up-to-date on how products are built and assembled
- Have used laser cutter machines in a professional setting
Responsibilities
3D printing:
- Operate and maintain 3D printers to fabricate prototypes and production parts
- Prepare and optimize 3D models for printing, ensuring accuracy and functionality
- Select and configure printing materials and parameters based on project requirements
- Post-process 3D prints, including sanding, smoothing, and finishing
Product assembly, firmware flashing, and testing:
- Assemble and integrate complex electrical and mechanical components according to engineering drawings and specifications
- Wire harnesses and cables, ensuring proper routing and connections
- Design and build efficient firmware flashing jigs to streamline the flashing process
- Conduct functional testing of assembled units and troubleshoot issues
Physical prototyping:
- Work collaboratively with engineers to translate design concepts into physical prototypes
- Proficient with a wide range of hand and power tools
- Perform precision soldering of surface-mount components down to 0201 size on printed circuit boards
- Offer creative solutions and suggestions for improving prototype functionality and manufacturability
Other:
- Maintain and enforce a clean and organized workspace
- Document your work effectively and communicate clearly with colleagues
Benefits
- Tax-free employer contributions to your 401k, up to 4% of annual salary
- Company equity via employee stock options
- Health insurance
- Flexible PTO
