Prototype Assembler

Viasat, Inc. • Tempe, AZ

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Viasat is hiring a Prototype Assembler for its team in Tempe, Arizona. The role assembles electronic devices and modules in an engineering prototype environment. Work includes manual soldering of surface-mount and through-hole components; applying adhesives and other materials to printed circuit boards; assembling modules from printed wiring boards, chassis, housings, wires, and hardware; and mixing materials for use on printed circuit boards. The position involves familiarity with ovens, hot plates, hot-air pencils, and related equipment. This is a US Government position requiring US citizenship.

Requirements

• At least 6 years of related experience in electronics assembly.
• Experience performing manual soldering and assembly of electronic devices.
• Excellent hand-soldering skills; fine-pitch soldering is required.
• Experience working in an engineering prototype environment.
• Excellent digital literacy.
• Excellent mechanical assembly skills.
• Ability to read and follow drawings.
• Ability to work on assemblies while looking through a microscope for 8 or more hours per day.
• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience.
• US citizenship is required for this US Government position.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with military and space assembly.
• Experience building cables and harnesses.
• Wire-bonding skills and experience.
• IPC-610 and J-STD, 620 certified soldering skills.
• Experience mixing and applying epoxies, adhesives, and other types of materials.
• Experience using Oracle, Solumina, Agile, and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Produce components by assembling parts and subassemblies.
• Read and decipher schematics, blueprints, and assembly instructions.
• Position or align components and parts manually or with hoists.
• Use hand tools or machines to assemble parts.
• Conduct quality control checks.
• Clean and maintain the work area and equipment, including tools.
• Prepare work by studying parts lists and assembling parts, subassemblies, tools, and materials.
• Assemble components by examining connections for accurate fit and securing pieces and assembled units.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment in accordance with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Perform manual soldering of surface-mount and through-hole components.
• Apply adhesives and other materials to printed circuit boards and mix materials for use on circuit boards.
• Assemble modules consisting of printed wiring boards, chassis, housings, wires, and hardware.

Benefits

• Medical, financial, and/or other benefits, depending on the position offered.
• Additional cash or stock incentives may be provided as part of the compensation package.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED