Sr. Electronics Manufacturing Technician
About The Position
The Sr. Electronics Manufacturing Technician assembles, solders, inspects, and verifies high-reliability electronic assemblies for aerospace, defense, and space applications. The position performs electronic assembly operations in accordance with engineering requirements, manufacturing instructions, IPC standards, and quality procedures to ensure defect-free hardware. The role supports manufacturing and inspection activities for electronic circuit card assemblies (CCAs) and related hardware, including hand soldering, visual inspection, Automated Optical Inspection (AOI), X-ray inspection, rework, and documentation. The position is onsite in Phoenix, Arizona, and works third shift. It reports to the Manufacturing Manager.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- At least 5 years of electronics assembly and inspection experience.
- Demonstrated proficiency in SMT and through-hole soldering.
- Ability to independently interpret engineering drawings and manufacturing documentation.
- Experience performing electronic assembly rework and repair.
- Strong understanding of workmanship standards and quality requirements.
Nice To Haves
- IPC J-STD-001 certification.
- IPC J-STD-001 Space Addendum certification.
- AOI operation experience.
- X-ray inspection experience.
- Experience with aerospace, defense, or space electronics manufacturing.
- Experience working with high-reliability hardware.
- Conformal coating, staking, bonding, or encapsulation experience.
- Lean Manufacturing or continuous improvement experience.
Responsibilities
- Assemble electronic circuit card assemblies (CCAs) and electronic hardware following work instructions, drawings, and specifications.
- Hand solder surface-mount (SMT) and through-hole components in accordance with IPC J-STD-001 requirements.
- Inspect completed assemblies using microscopes and other inspection equipment to verify quality and workmanship.
- Perform visual inspection to Space Addendum acceptance criteria.
- Operate Automated Optical Inspection (AOI) systems and review inspection findings.
- Perform or support X-ray inspection of electronic assemblies to verify solder joint integrity and workmanship.
- Identify, document, and communicate defects, nonconformances, and process issues.
- Rework and repair electronic assemblies as required.
- Read and interpret engineering drawings, bills of material, assembly instructions, and manufacturing travelers.
- Maintain accurate production and inspection records.
- Follow ESD, FOD, safety, and quality system requirements.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives and Lean Manufacturing activities.
- Work effectively within a team to meet production schedules and customer commitments.
Benefits
- Annual bonuses may be available.
- Employee stock purchase plan.
- Open paid time off policy.
- Region-specific benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
High school or GED
