2nd Shift Engineering Technician

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Department of Defense Secret security clearance is preferred at time of hire, but must be obtainable within a reasonable period of time as determined by program requirements. Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.

• Population/de-population of fine-pitch surface mount parts, BGAs, and through-hole components
• Isolation of components/circuits by lifted pins, cut traces, and kapton tape
• Repair of cut traces, lifted pads
• Addition of floating circuits to existing pads, exposed copper, and vias
• Board clean-up and mechanical securement of all modifications
• Conformal coating removal and touch-ups

• Initial assembly/build-up of cables per engineering drawings
• Soldering, crimping, and termination of wires to connectors, lugs, or terminal blocks
• Applying strain relief, potting, and isolation mechanisms in accordance with the drawings
• Labeling the components Performing continuity/resistance measurements, hi-pot tests

• Initial assembly of modules, enclosures, and rack system
• Applying proper torque to fasteners
• Use of adhesives, thermal pads
• Cable management
• Maintaining As-Built Lists
• Maintaining equipment necessary in the lab to perform tasks
• Reviewing drawings for necessary tools such as crimpers, press-fit pieces, etc. in advance of assembly
• Identification and procurement of consumables such as IPA, conformal coating touch-up pens, flux, cotton swabs, solder tips, etc.
• Tracking of equipment calibration, location, etc.
• Researching opportunities to improve the engineering team's in-house capabilities and turnaround (e.g. re-work stations, etc.)
• Communicate with the engineering team for alignment on goals and schedule
• Ability to put in extra hours when necessary to meet milestones

• Certified in IPC J-STD-001 Class 3, WHMA-A-620, IPC-7711/IPC-7721 standards
• Surface mount and through hole assembly
• Understanding of basic electrical principles
• Knowledge and hands-on experience with reading electrical schematics, assembly drawings, and re-work documentation
• Adaptability to changing environments and projects needs
• Practical problem-solving and decision making-skills
• Ability to work well under pressure and manage deadlines
• Working knowledge of Microsoft applications such as Word, Excel, Power Point, and Visio Strong communication skills.