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Solder Technician – Defense Search

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Are you looking for a new career opportunity with an exciting Defense/Aerospace company?! Then we've got the right team for you! In this role, you're responsible for the duties listed below.

Immediate opening for an Electronic Assembly/Solder Technician in San Diego, CA who possesses: 

• 2+ years of soldering experience
• Experience with PCBs, MMICs, and/or Amplifiers is preferred
• Proven ability to read schematics and blueprints
• Electrical or Mechanical assembly experience is desired   

FULL DESCRIPTION: Our company is looking for a highly motivated individual with soldering experience down to 0201 size components and fine pitch ICs, who will be able to assist in electronic assembly and soldering tasks. These tasks require a high level of dexterity and attention to detail. An IPC soldering certification is preferred but not required.

The selected candidate will be responsible for:   

• Pick-and-place machine programming and setup experience, including BOM import, feeder mapping, vision calibration, and first-article inspection strongly desired
• Hand soldering/desoldering experience, with 0201-sized components and fine-pitch ICs, SMT and Through-Hole
• Good dexterity and steady hands
• Working knowledge of adhesives and chemicals associated with assembly: mixing techniques, pot life, etc.
• Can read and understand assembly drawings, assembly instructions, and datasheets
• Working understanding of precision hand and measuring tools: calipers, micrometers, screwdrivers, precision tweezers etc.
• Maintain clean and safe work environment to facilitate efficient assembly procedures

The selected candidate will also possess:  

• Basic PCB design skills in any of the following: Altium, OrCad, Eagle, KiCad, etc.
• IPC soldering certification – training may be offered to obtain the certification if not already held
• Experience working under a microscope with components smaller than 0402 surface mount components
• PSpice/LT-Spice experience for simulation of simple circuits
• Multi-Layer PCB design experience in Altium, both schematic and layout
• The desire to learn advanced microelectronic assembly skills: Ex: Wire Bonding, Die Attach, Epoxy systems, Eutectic Soldering, etc.

Salary Range: $30-40/hour

More information can be found at www.defensesearchusa.com.