Senior Electronics Lab Assembly / Solder Technician

RTX•Huntsville, AL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

An Engineering Support Solder Technician is primarily responsible to use their fine pitch SMT soldering skills to rework and modify engineering micro-sized components on CCAs and prototype sub-assemblies as well as use other fabrication and test skills to completed assemblies and cable/harness systems per Engineering drawings, schematics, or work instructions. Work includes Engineering prototyping and repair of returned materials. The successful candidate will demonstrate the skills and knowledge required to effectively and efficiently repair or replace defective Engineering micro-components and wiring to ensure installations meet Engineering conformity. He or she will demonstrate effective cable/harness repair techniques using acceptable practices including splicing, crimping, soldering and pinning of wiring. You will ensure that all work performed is properly and completely documented and ready for use. The candidate may also provide on the job recommendations to solve hardware integration issues with mid and upper-level Engineering and Leadership. The candidate will comply with the company’s FOD program, tool control program and all safety regulations.

Requirements

HS Diploma or AA/AS degree (or other 2-year post high school training) with a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience
A minimum of 4 years of micro-soldering fine pitch SMT components
Verification/Inspection experience with associated standards, processes, and documentation
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance
U.S. citizenship is required

Nice To Haves

IPC 610 certification
IPC 620 certification
IPC J-STD-001 solder certification
Associates Degree in a Technical field
Recent experience using hand tools such as cutters, wire strippers, X-acto knives, electric heat gun, and fixtures such as mold and mandrels
Work experience with mechanical standards, processes, and documentation
Experience with solder associated standards, processes, and documentation
Experience with quality standards, processes, and documentation
Experience working within an Engineering Technical Support Environment
Ability to read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence, memos, schematics, detailed electronic blueprints, and other similar authorized drawings and documents
CCA manufacturing experience
Fabrication Standards, Processes, and Documentation
Ability to fabricate special tooling to complete one-of-a-kind tasking

Responsibilities

Micro-soldering under a microscope
Quality verification/inspection under a microscope
Building new, as well as identifying, repairing, and replacing damage to wire harnesses and cable assemblies
Replacing mechanical and electrical components
Recognizing failures and isolating problems and suggesting appropriate corrective action
Work from verbal instructions and conceptual ideas to achieve a desired output
Keeping management appraised of all unresolved and/or potential problems that would negatively affect schedules or quality
Providing support to the Engineering development team on all assignments and supporting other lab assignments within our department
Comply with the company’s FOD program, tool control program and all safety regulations.