Engineering Technician - Soldering Specialist

About the role

Silvus Technologies, a leading provider of advanced MANET and MIMO communications systems, is seeking an Engineering Technician - Soldering Specialist to join their team. This position reports to the Team Lead of Electronics Design and collaborates closely with a multidisciplinary team of Electrical and Mechanical Engineers to support the assembly of advanced wireless communication systems.

Responsibilities

• Printed circuit board SMD rework to support new product development.
• Custom wiring harness creation and electro-mechanical prototype assembly.
• Working with a cross-functional engineering team to assist with validation and testing.
• Performing lab and field testing of electronic equipment and systems.
• Responsible for other related duties as required by the engineering team.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Printed Circuit Board hand soldering with experience using lead-free solder.
• Rework down to 0201 passives, perform trace cuts, and route fine gauge wire to support development.
• Experience in a development lab setting.
• Able to manage priorities across several projects and operate with a high level of independence.
• Proficiency in the use of electrical modification equipment (soldering station, heat-gun, and preheater).
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting PCB rework and mechanical assembly instructions, electrical schematics, assembly drawings, BOMs, and mechanical 2D drawings.
• Ability to work under a microscope.
• Possess an understanding of component sizes/packages and wire gauges.
• Ensure a high level of quality in all phases of prototyping.
• Usage of DMM’s, oscilloscopes, power supplies, etc.
• Certified with IPC-A-610 and/or J-STD-001 standards.
• Note - Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. Citizen, or U.S. Permanent Resident) due to clients under U.S. federal contracts.
• All employment is contingent upon the successful clearance of a background check and drug test.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Printed Circuit Board hand soldering with experience using lead-free solder.
• Certified with IPC-A-610 and/or J-STD-001 standards.
• Note - Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. Citizen, or U.S. Permanent Resident) due to clients under U.S. federal contracts.
• All employment is contingent upon the successful clearance of a background check and drug test.