Engineering Technician - Soldering Specialist

Motorola Solutions•Los Angeles, CA

6d•$34 - $38•Onsite

About The Position

Silvus Technologies, a subsidiary of Motorola Solutions, is seeking an Engineering Technician - Soldering Specialist to join their Electronics Design team. This role involves supporting the assembly of advanced wireless communication systems by providing expert technical assistance to a multidisciplinary team of Electrical and Mechanical Engineers. The position is fully onsite, Monday through Friday, at Silvus Technologies’ HQ in West Los Angeles. The essential job functions include printed circuit board SMD rework for new product development, custom wiring harness creation, electro-mechanical prototype assembly, assisting with validation and testing, and performing lab and field testing of electronic equipment and systems.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED.
Minimum 5 years of experience in Printed Circuit Board hand soldering with experience using lead-free solder.
Rework down to 0201 passives, perform trace cuts, and route fine gauge wire to support development.
Experience in a development lab setting.
Ability to manage priorities across several projects and operate with a high level of independence.
Proficiency in the use of electrical modification equipment (soldering station, heat-gun, and preheater).
Proficiency in reading and interpreting PCB rework and mechanical assembly instructions, electrical schematics, assembly drawings, BOMs, and mechanical 2D drawings.
Ability to work under a microscope.
Knowledge of hand assembly tools and common screw types.
Possess an understanding of component sizes/packages and wire gauges.
Ensure a high level of quality in all phases of prototyping.
Usage of DMM’s, oscilloscopes, power supplies, etc.
Certified with IPC-A-610 and/or J-STD-001 standards.
Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. Citizen, or U.S. Permanent Resident) due to clients under U.S. federal contracts.
All employment is contingent upon the successful clearance of a background check and drug test.

Nice To Haves

Ability to rework 0.4mm pitch BGAs.
Working knowledge of thermal interface materials, gaskets, thread locker, and conformal coating.
Experience conducting IP rating testing.
Experience with thermal testing in a temperature chamber.
Basic Radio Frequency knowledge is a plus.
Passion for working on electrical hardware.

Responsibilities

Printed circuit board SMD rework to support new product development.
Custom wiring harness creation and electro-mechanical prototype assembly.
Working with a cross-functional engineering team to assist with validation and testing.
Performing lab and field testing of electronic equipment and systems.
Responsible for other related duties as required by the engineering team.