Hardware Test Technician

About Manna

At Manna, we’re changing how the world receives things — by taking delivery to the skies.

Our mission is simple but ambitious: to make high-speed suburban delivery affordable, green, and safe. We design and build our own aviation-grade drones that deliver food, coffee, groceries, and more — directly from local stores and vendors to people’s doors in just a few minutes.

We’re a team that Drive with Impact, are Safety Focused, and knows that the best ideas come from Team Players who show up as their Authentic Selves. We move fast, we are passionate about what we do, and we’re always pushing a growth mindset to be better — in everything we do.

If you want to build world-changing technology with real-world impact (and have a bit of fun while doing it), you’ll love it here.

Welcome to Manna — where we deliver the future.

Role Purpose

As a Test Technician, you will be responsible for carrying out hands-on testing of Manna’s aircraft hardware and ground support equipment at our test facility in Clara, County Offaly. You will execute defined test procedures, operate test equipment, record results accurately, and support engineers in validating hardware performance, reliability, and safety.

This role is suited to a practical, detail-oriented technician who enjoys working with hardware in a structured test environment and contributing directly to the safe operation of complex electromechanical systems.

Key Responsibilities

· Execute hardware test procedures on aircraft systems and ground support equipment

· Set up test hardware, fixtures, instrumentation, and test environments as defined by engineers

· Operate test equipment such as tensile testers, power supplies, multimeters, oscilloscopes, and data acquisition systems

· Accurately record test results, observations, and anomalies in test logs and reports

· Identify and report hardware issues, faults, or deviations from expected behaviour

· Support troubleshooting and re-testing activities under the direction of test or design engineers

· Maintain test areas, equipment, and tools in a safe, organised condition

· Follow safety procedures, quality standards, and documented processes at all times

· Assist with hardware preparation, configuration, and teardown before and after tests

· Support continuous improvement of test processes through feedback and practical insight

· This role may involve travel to support hardware testing and validation activities at operational sites, new test sites and new launch locations

Requirements:
Skills and Education

Essential

· Technical qualification, apprenticeship, or equivalent practical experience in a mechanical, electrical, or mechatronic discipline

· Hands-on experience working with mechanical and/or electronic hardware

· Ability to follow test procedures and work instructions accurately and consistently

· Experience using basic test and measurement equipment

· Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety and quality

· Clear written and verbal communication skills

Desirable

· Experience working in test, manufacturing, integration, or maintenance environments

· Exposure to electromechanical, aerospace, automotive, robotics, or industrial hardware

· Familiarity with test documentation, logs, and reporting tools

· Ability to interpret basic engineering drawings or schematics

· Interest in aviation or autonomous systems