Senior Electronics Soldering Technician

Milwaukee Electronics•Canby, OR

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Milwaukee Electronics is seeking a highly skilled Senior Electronics Soldering Technician to join their high-quality electronics manufacturing team. In this hands-on role, you will perform advanced soldering, component-level repair, inspection, and technical assembly work on electronic assemblies. This position is crucial for ensuring products meet stringent quality standards. The ideal candidate will have strong SMT and through-hole soldering experience, IPC workmanship knowledge, and a meticulous approach to their work. The role involves working with SMT and through-hole components, performing soldering and desoldering, replacing components, supporting circuit modifications, and utilizing specialized tools. This role requires strong technical skill, steady hands, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively in a team-based production environment. This is an on-site position.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required
Previous experience in electronics manufacturing, soldering, PCB assembly, component-level repair, or related production work required
Strong experience soldering SMT and through-hole components
Ability to solder Class 2 and Class 3 assemblies to IPC workmanship standards
Understanding of electronic assembly processes, component identification, and basic circuit troubleshooting
Ability to work under a microscope and identify small defects or workmanship concerns
Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to diagnose and correct electronic assembly issues
Ability to understand and determine product quality based on written documentation
Familiarity with electronic soldering and inspection tools, including soldering irons, hot air stations, and microscopes
Ability to maintain accurate documentation of work performed and quality inspection results
Ability to perform inventory transactions in Epicor
Ability to learn BGA station operation, including the Scorpion BGA station
Ability to train others to A1 or A2 classification
Ability to read, speak, and understand English to support clear communication and comprehension of internal documentation
Basic math skills, including adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing
Basic understanding of performance data and ability to read performance graphs
Positive, dependable, detail-oriented team player
Must be a U.S. person (U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent resident, or individual granted asylum/refugee status in the U.S.) or otherwise satisfy ITAR compliance requirements.

Nice To Haves

Technical certification or vocational training in electronics preferred
Familiarity with IPC standards related to electronic assembly, soldering, repair, and modification preferred

Responsibilities

Inspect electronic components and assemblies to identify defects, workmanship concerns, or quality issues
Perform advanced soldering, desoldering, component replacement, and circuit modification work
Work with SMT and through-hole components
Solder Class 2 and Class 3 assemblies to IPC workmanship standards
Use soldering irons, hot air stations, microscope inspection systems, and other specialized electronic assembly tools
Support BGA-related work and learn to operate the Scorpion BGA station
Build product as directed by Team Leaders or Supervisors
Ensure all soldering, repair, and assembly work meets company quality standards, customer requirements, and applicable IPC standards
Maintain accurate records of work performed, including defect logs, repair notes, and quality inspection documentation
Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, and Production teams to support process improvements and reduce defects
Ensure proper care and maintenance of tools and equipment
Perform inventory transactions in Epicor
Support training of other team members to A1 or A2 classification, as needed
Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area
Participate in Continuous Improvement and Lean activities
Support change and help identify ways to improve processes, efficiency, and quality
Work on site as an essential function of the role