Workshop Technician (Junior-Intermediate)

Good Friday Robotics specializes in the development of drones for surveying confined spaces and hazardous environments.

Good Friday Robotics is looking for a Workshop Technician (Junior-Intermediate) to join their small team of passionate, skilled, and creative thinking individuals fueled by research and innovation.

If you have a keen interest in UAV’s, robotics and creative problem solving, this place is for you.

This is a
- time contract position based in our prototyping facility in Benfica, Portugal.

Responsibilities

• Build and assemble drone prototypes and
  - assemblies, mechanical components, wiring, connectors and precise soldering on PCB assemblies.
• Operate (or learn to operate)
  - house fabrication equipment: CNC, laser cutter, and waterjet.
• Troubleshoot and test mechanical/electronic issues using a multimeter, oscilloscope and a logical
  -
  - step approach.
• Collaborate closely with engineers and designers during fast iteration on
  - off prototypes.
• Read CAD drawings to verify fit/feasibility and coordinate with external fabricators/suppliers to get parts made correctly.
• Maintain a tidy, organized workspace and care for shared tools and equipment.
• Communicate clearly and proactively about progress or blockers (no silent

Qualifications

• Hands‑on track record of making things (professional, academic or personal). We value careful craftsmanship and practical skill above a degree.
• Experience with assembling, wiring, and soldering; ability to rework connectors and PCB assemblies.
• Electronics knowledge sufficient to diagnose shorts, polarity issues, continuity and basic faults.
• Comfortable reading CAD drawings; editing ability is a plus.
• Experience with at least one of: CNC machining, laser cutting, or waterjet cutting (others can be learned on the job).
• SMD (Surface-Mount Device) soldering experience is a plus.
• Independent and proactive communicator - asks when unsure, surfaces issues early, needs minimal micromanagement.
• Fluent in English (Portuguese is a plus)
• Eligible to work in Portugal (on‑site in Benfica)

The Good Friday team enjoys flexible time off, the freedom to work your way, and resources to acquire new skills, competitive compensation, and the opportunity to build and play with flying vehicles that have a positive environmental impact.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

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