1st Shift Sr AOI Operator

Mercury Systems•Phoenix, AZ

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Mercury Systems manufactures PCBs for the aerospace and defense industry. By utilizing the requirements of IPC Industry Standards, you will ensure optimal product quality by performing in-process visual verification of electronic assemblies, providing real-time feedback to operators, and documenting discrepancies accordingly. This role performs complex inspections, production readiness, and provides guidance to team members.

Requirements

High School Diploma
Typically requires a minimum of 3-5 years’ experience performing Hand Solder.
Must have meticulous hand eye coordination to be able to solder components on complex PCB’s.
Ability to communicate openly and effectively to provide real-time feedback.
Customer-Focused, "Zero-Defect" Mindset.
Must recently or currently hold the following certifications: IPC-A-610, IPC-J-STD-001
Ability to solder utilizing a microscope for extended periods of time.
If applicable, candidates will be required to demonstrate their soldering skills by completing a soldering test.

Nice To Haves

Experience processing PCB assemblies manufactured for aerospace, defense or medical industry.
Experience doing leaded and/or lead-free soldering
Experience working in an Electronics / SMT manufacturing facility
Experience with operating Koh Young Automated Optical Inspection equipment
Strong communication skills with attention to detail
IPC-7711/7721) will assist you in getting this, if you do not actively have.

Responsibilities

Required to hold and maintain IPC certifications required of the position
Ensuring quality at a production line level by incorporating spot-inspection, sampling, and 1st-piece verification.
Verifying compliance of in-process material against Bill of Materials (BOM), Customer specifications and Industry Standards (IPC).
Ensuring documentation is accurately recorded and collected.
Escalating systemic issues to Lead, Supervision, Quality and Engineering.
Documenting non-conformities to the process and specifications
Initiating regular quality line-audits to ensure all documentation, consumables, and tooling meet requirements.
Advocating proper ESD, PPE, and FOD prevention
Operating Koh Young Automated Optical Inspection (AOI) equipment.
Strong teamwork skills with the ability to collaborate effectively in a fast-paced team environment
Performing soldering in accordance with IPC 7711/7721 when required