Bright Machines

Software-defined microfactories automate precision assembly

Assembly Technician

Product AssemblyConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeFlorence, KY, USA$22 - $26 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
Applicants must be able to read work instructions, visual diagrams, and digital work orders.
Applicants must be comfortable using computers, tablets, and Manufacturing Execution System (MES) and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems.
Applicants must be able to follow multi-step procedures accurately and consistently.
Applicants must be able to recognize abnormal machine behavior and report issues promptly.
Applicants must be comfortable standing, lifting, and performing repetitive or precision tasks.
Previous experience in automated or semi-automated manufacturing is preferred, including electronics, precision assembly, automotive, or medical devices.
Familiarity with robotics-assisted or software-controlled production lines is a plus.
A basic understanding of mechanical, electrical, or robotic systems is helpful but not required.
Technical training or certifications in automation, mechatronics, electronics, or manufacturing operations are preferred.

Responsibilities

Operate, monitor, and support automated assembly systems, including robotics, vision systems, conveyors, and workcells.
Load and unload components and materials according to standardized work instructions.
Respond to machine alarms and stoppages, perform basic troubleshooting, and escalate complex issues to technicians or engineering.
Verify machine programs, setups, tooling, and fixtures before production starts.
Conduct in-process visual and functional inspections of torque, fit, alignment, and labeling to ensure quality standards are met.
Use MES and digital tools to confirm process steps and record production data.
Document defects, deviations, and trends, and escalate issues to Quality or shift leadership.
Perform basic rework within defined tolerances and procedures.
Stage, replenish, and scan materials to maintain continuous flow through automated stations.
Track components using ERP, MES, and radio-frequency scanning systems; follow first-in, first-out (FIFO), traceability, and lot-control requirements.
Maintain a safe work environment and comply with environmental, health, and safety (EHS) requirements for automation and robotics.
Perform routine cleaning and basic preventive maintenance, including sensor cleaning, feeder checks, and alignment verification.
Maintain 5S standards around automated work cells to prevent downtime and quality issues.
Collaborate with Automation Technicians, Process Engineers, and Quality teams to support production flow.
Provide feedback on system performance, cycle times, and recurring stoppages to improve automation reliability.
Participate in problem-solving efforts and escalate root-cause insights as needed.

Desired Qualifications

Previous experience in automated or semi-automated manufacturing, including electronics, precision assembly, automotive, or medical devices.
Familiarity with robotics-assisted or software-controlled production lines.
A basic understanding of mechanical, electrical, or robotic systems.
Technical training or certifications in automation, mechatronics, electronics, or manufacturing operations.

Salary Range: 22 to 26 (Currency: USD) (Pay period: per-hour-wage)

RETHINK MANUFACTURING

The only way to ignite change is to build the best team. At Bright Machines, we’re innovators and experts in our craft who have joined together to manufacture the AI and data center infrastructure at the edge. We believe unifying software, intelligent automation, and data is the answer to delivering quality and flexibility at scale. We deliver products to meet the demands of today while continuously investing in our Bright Factory model to take advantage of what comes next.

Working with us means you’ll have the opportunity to make lasting, impactful changes for our company and our customers. If you’re ready to apply your exceptional skills to a brighter way of manufacturing AI infrastructure, we’d love to speak with you.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Bright Machines is on a mission to transform how electronics are made—bringing intelligence, scalability, and flexibility to the factory floor. We combine the best of automation, machine learning, and software to modernize manufacturing from the ground up. We are looking for an Automated Assembly Operator to join our team.

An Assembly Technician at Bright Machines plays an important role in keeping our automated server assembly lines running safely, efficiently, and with consistent quality. They work where automation and hands-on work meet, supporting robotic cells, production equipment, and assembly steps that build complex server components for our customers. In this role, the Assembly Operator prepares materials, monitors automated systems, performs visual and functional checks, and ensures each unit meets Bright Machines’ quality standards. The job combines manual tasks with routine oversight of automated equipment to keep production moving smoothly.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

Operate, monitor, and support automated assembly systems, including robotics, vision systems, conveyors, and workcells.
Load and unload components and materials according to standardized work instructions.
Respond to machine alarms and stoppages, performing basic troubleshooting and escalating complex issues to technicians or engineering.
Verify machine programs, setups, tooling, and fixtures prior to production start.
Conduct in-process inspections (visual, torque, fit, alignment, labeling) to ensure quality standards are met.
Use MES and digital tools to confirm process steps and record production data.
Document defects, deviations, and trends; escalate issues to Quality or shift leadership.
Perform basic rework within defined tolerances and procedures.
Stage, replenish, and scan materials to maintain continuous flow through automated stations.
Track components using ERP, MES, and RF scanning systems; follow FIFO, traceability, and lot-control requirements.
Maintain a safe work environment and comply with EHS requirements for automation and robotics.
Perform routine cleaning and basic preventive maintenance, including sensor cleaning, feeder checks, and alignment verification.
Maintain 5S standards around automated work cells to prevent downtime and quality issues.
Collaborate with Automation Technicians, Process Engineers, and Quality teams to support production flow.
Provide feedback on system performance, cycle times, and recurring stoppages to improve automation reliability.
Participate in problem-solving efforts and escalate root-cause insights as needed.

WHAT WE WANT TO SEE

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Previous experience in automated or semi-automated manufacturing preferred (electronics, precision assembly, automotive, medical devices, etc.).
Familiarity with robotics-assisted or software-controlled production lines is a plus.
Ability to read work instructions, visual diagrams, and digital work orders.
Comfortable using computers, tablets, and MES/ERP systems.
Basic understanding of mechanical, electrical, or robotic systems is helpful but not required.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.
Ability to follow multi-step procedures accurately and consistently.
Good communication skills and willingness to collaborate in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to recognize abnormal machine behavior and report issues promptly.
Comfortable standing, lifting, and performing repetitive/precision tasks.
Technical training or certifications in automation, mechatronics, electronics, or manufacturing operations preferred.

BE EMPOWERED TO CHANGE AN INDUSTRY

Bright Machines is a next-generation, AI-enabled manufacturer focused on data center infrastructure production. Bright Machines uses its proprietary AI-based robotics and software to assemble AI infrastructure hardware products (i.e., data center servers) for hyperscalers, neoclouds, and leading Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) to reduce their time to revenue. With its Bright Factory model, Bright Machines builds higher quality data center infrastructure at scale, addresses increasing market demands for computing power due to the surge of AI, and answers the call to the U.S. national mandate to reshore manufacturing.

Bright Machines is headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area, California, and has an integration center in Guadalajara, Mexico. The company has been recognized as one of Forbes’ AI 50, awarded “Best AI-based Solution for Manufacturing” by AI Breakthrough, named a “Technology Pioneer” by the World Economic Forum, and highlighted by several other leading technology and innovation organizations.

About the Company

Bright Machines

Software-defined microfactories automate precision assembly

Bright Machines provides intelligent automation for the manufacturing industry, focusing on electronic assembly. Its Microfactory is a software-defined production line that combines hardware and cloud-based software to automate high-precision, repetitive tasks, allowing plants to scale output, cut labor costs, and adapt quickly to demand changes. It differentiates itself by tightly integrating software with hardware in a single system, emphasizing software-defined control to improve scalability, flexibility, and total cost of ownership across electronics, automotive, and medical devices. The company's goal is to help manufacturers become more efficient, reduce costs, and stay agile in a changing global market.

Company size: 201-500
Company stage: Series C
Total funding: $437M
Headquarters: San Francisco, CA
Founded: 2018

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