Senior Electronics Soldering Technician

About the role

The Senior Electronics Soldering Technician performs advanced soldering, component-level repair, inspection, and quality-focused work on electronic assemblies. This role supports the electronics manufacturing process by identifying workmanship concerns, correcting defects, and helping ensure products meet company, customer, and IPC quality standards.

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
• 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

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Technical certification or vocational training in electronics preferred
• 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
• Familiarity with IPC standards related to electronic assembly, soldering, repair, and modification preferred
• Understanding of electronic assembly processes, component identification, and basic circuit troubleshooting
• Understanding of 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

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Technical certification or vocational training in electronics preferred
• 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
• Familiarity with IPC standards related to electronic assembly, soldering, repair, and modification preferred
• Understanding of electronic assembly processes, component identification, and basic circuit troubleshooting
• Understanding of 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

Skills

• Strong technical skill
• Steady hands
• Attention to detail
• Able to work effectively in a team-based production environment

Benefits

Available Schedules
Back-End Days: Thursday – Saturday | 5:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Back-End Swing: Thursday – Saturday | 5:00 PM – 5:00 AM

Pay

Full-time hours in three scheduled workdays
Overtime pay for hours worked beyond 10 per day
12% shift differential for swing shift hours

Schedule

Consistent, predictable schedule you can plan your life around

Company Information

Milwaukee Electronics is a contract electronics manufacturer bringing innovations to life from prototype to production. Our mission is to Accelerate — expanding what is possible for our customers, our people, and our communities. We operate as One Team, Take Ownership, Seek to Serve, and Go Beyond.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or age. We also comply with all applicable laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.