Engineering Technician C
About The Position
The Engineering Technician C assembles, modifies, and reworks printed circuit cards in a high-mix, low-volume lab environment supporting prototype and small-batch builds. The role performs hand soldering of through-hole and surface-mount components; operates surface-mount machines; and performs coating, rework, BGA rework, and touch-up using standard assembly tools, equipment, and work instructions. The technician works with Engineering on assigned tasks and troubleshooting, verifies workmanship against applicable quality standards, documents build issues, and helps resolve design or manufacturability concerns. The position also maintains an organized lab workspace, manages materials carefully, and supports quick-turn development efforts with flexibility, accuracy, and attention to detail.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent and at least 6 years of prior relevant experience, or an associate degree/two years of post-secondary education and at least 2 years of prior related experience.
- Ability to obtain a security clearance as required.
- Ability to work under a microscope for long periods of time.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of the Microsoft suite and personal computing devices.
- Proficiency in multiple electronics manufacturing processes, including soldering, hand tools, and ESD practices.
- Experience with surface-mount technology.
Responsibilities
- Complete standard and rework circuit card assembly operations on various electronic products while ensuring compliance with required performance specifications.
- Work from oral and written instructions, engineering drawings, and blueprints to support surface-mount and through-hole circuit cards and their components.
- Perform hand soldering, operate surface-mount machines, and carry out coating, rework, BGA rework, and touch-up.
- Collaborate with Engineering on work tasks and troubleshooting failures.
- Verify workmanship against applicable quality standards.
- Document assembly data, results, and failed products; record build issues.
- Collaborate with Engineering to resolve design or manufacturability concerns.
- Maintain an organized lab workspace and manage materials carefully.
- Support overtime as needed to meet schedule requirements and business needs.
- Obtain COMSEC training and required IPC 610, J-STD, and Space addendum certifications.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
