Quality Technician - PCBA Inspection (Weekend Shift)
About The Position
Join a team where your impact reaches beyond the stars! At Terran Orbital, you're not just part of the system - you're a vital force propelling our mission forward. As trailblazers in satellite manufacturing and aerospace innovation, we shatter boundaries daily to deliver groundbreaking solutions that power our nation's defense and commercial missions. We are a unique, fast growing, and trusted team dedicated to swiftly and efficiently designing, building, launching, and operating state of the art satellites for advanced mission constellations. If you're driven by purpose, inspired by challenges, and ready to leave your mark on the universe, you'll find a home and endless opportunities for growth here. Together, let's redefine what is possible in orbit and beyond! Summary Terran Orbital is seeking an experienced Quality Technician - PCBA Inspection to join our dynamic team. Reporting to the Quality Supervisor the Quality Technician - PCBA Inspection will work with a multidisciplinary team to visually inspect, test, and build Printed Circuit Board Assemblies (PCBAs) with IPC/WHMA-A-610 certification.
Requirements
- Ability to perform high-quality Solder rework of leadless QFN and LGA SMD devices and package
- Ability to identify geometries as small as 0201
- Ability to inspect to IPC Class I, II, and III as well as flex cable inspection
- Minimum 3 years of experience in circuit board manufacturing
- Active IPC/WHMA-A-610 certification
- Experience running AOI machines (experience with Nordson Yestech a plus)
- Experience with X-ray review for BGA ball analysis
- Familiarity with running Nikon PCB X-Ray systems or similar. (VGSTUDIO experience a plus)
- Familiar with inspecting for board defects, component placement, and solder joint defects
- Understanding of electronic components, electronics design, and manufacturing
- Ability to read & understand PCB assembly drawings, wire harness schematics
- Competency in using calipers & micrometers to perform conformance inspection of mechanical structures
- Meticulous attention to detail & documentation
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to maintain a clean and orderly workspace
- U.S. Citizenship with ability to obtain and maintain DoD security clearance
Nice To Haves
- Active IPC-J-STD-001 and/or IPC/WHMA-A-620 Certifications
Responsibilities
- Oversee detailed procedures to build complex PCBAs
- Test continuity of circuit board circuits and avionics systems
- Use magnification aids and stereomicroscopes, inspect populated printed circuit boards, identify component misplacement and solder defects to IPC-A-610 standards, and review PCBA X-Rays for solder joint analysis
- Perform receiving inspections, final inspection, troubleshooting and repairing, printed circuit boards & Avionics systems
- Perform rework on high-density SMD PCBAs
- Perform quality-assurance receiving inspection on incoming PCBAs
- Identify defects such as shorts, excess or missing solder, BGA ball void analysis, surface scratches, cracks, DNP, and placement of components
- Perform miscellaneous lab duties, including kitting, inventory, cleaning, and other organization tasks
Benefits
- 100% Company-paid comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents
- 401(k) Match
- Flexible Time Off (FTO)
- Education Reimbursement
- Competitive Paid Parental Leave
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
