Hardware Quality Technician - 3rd Shift

RTX•Andover, MA
•$47,700 - $90,900•Onsite

About The Position

Raytheon is seeking a Hardware Specialist with hands-on hardware quality experience to join the Common Process Operations Quality Team in Circuit Card Manufacturing. The team assures product and process quality, emphasizing product compliance, customer satisfaction, and continuous improvement. Technicians work with engineering staff and other technicians to inspect hardware and support the manufacturing line, primarily onsite at the Andover, Massachusetts facility. The role calls for working knowledge of circuit card assemblies, J-STD-001, and IPC-A-610. This is a third-shift position, with a shift differential for hours worked from 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. The position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance before starting; U.S. citizenship is required. Relocation assistance is not provided.

Requirements

  • Typically requires an associate degree (AA/AS), other two-year post-high-school training, or at least four years of relevant experience.
  • Experience with Microsoft Office tools, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook.
  • Experience with quality assurance processes, testing, and troubleshooting of circuit card assemblies.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance before the start date; U.S. citizenship is required because only U.S. citizens are eligible for a clearance.

Nice To Haves

  • Hands-on circuit card assembly experience, including component placement, through-hole and surface-mount soldering, and rework or repair processes.
  • Familiarity with IPC-A-610 and J-STD-001 standards for electronic assemblies, and ability to work with engineering drawings, schematics, and work instructions.
  • Experience working directly with engineers, scientists, technicians, and leadership in a manufacturing environment.
  • Ability to build positive, constructive professional relationships.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong constructive problem-solving skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures.

Responsibilities

  • Perform visual inspection of electronic assemblies, including circuit boards, solder joints, wiring, and components, to ensure compliance with quality standards.
  • Verify assemblies meet engineering drawings, schematics, and customer specifications.
  • Identify, document, and disposition defects, non-conformances, and deviations from the manufacturing process.
  • Work with production teams to address quality issues and provide feedback for corrective actions.
  • Provide real-time production-floor support by addressing quality concerns, resolving technical issues, and assisting with troubleshooting to support smooth and efficient operations.

Benefits

  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Short-term disability
  • Long-term disability
  • 401(k) match
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Flexible work schedules
  • Employee assistance program
  • Employee Scholar Program
  • Parental leave
  • Paid time off
  • Holidays
  • Potential annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation, subject to eligibility and program terms
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