2nd Shift PCB Assembly & Coating Technician

mercurysystemscareers; Arizona; On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercury Systems is seeking a 2nd Shift Mechanical Assembler to join our production team. Hours: 2pm to 11:30pm, with overtime encouraged. You will assemble and inspect PCB assemblies, follow blueprints, and ensure compliance with IPC standards.

Protective equipment and safe handling practices are required as you collaborate with Quality and Engineering, perform rework as needed, and pass down information between shifts.

Qualifications

• Typically requires one year of experience or less.
• Able to work under a microscope for long periods.
• Meticulous hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.
• Detail oriented and able to multitask.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Meet daily, weekly, and monthly production goals.
• Communicate effectively to leadership regarding issues/status/performance during a given shift.
• Maintains an effective relationship with Quality and Engineering teams to ensure production goals are met.
• Prepares work to be accomplished by studying instructions and following blueprint specifications.
• Performing a variety of inspections to ensure that it meets/exceeds IPC standards.
• Performing pass downs with outgoing/incoming shifts.
• Operate Production equipment (Conformal Coat, Plasma Cleaners, Cure Ovens, etc.).
• Able to perform all tasks in the Mechanical Assembly operation (Wash, Bake, Underfill, Masking, curing, demasking and cleaning/touch up).
• Apply underfill and masking material according to specifications and under simulated conditions.
• Overtime is available and encouraged.
• Prepare PCBs for coating by masking connectors, components, and keep-out areas according to work instructions and engineering drawings.
• Apply conformal coatings using automatic coating equipment, Global Precision Dispensing Systems (GPD).
• Inspect coated assemblies for coverage, thickness, uniformity, and defects using microscopes and other inspection tools.
• Operate, clean, and maintain conformal coating machines, spray equipment, curing ovens, and related tools.
• Follow production schedules, traveler documentation, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Perform rework or touch-up operations to correct coating issues without damaging the PCB or components.
• Ensure all handling and processing of coatings and/or other material comply with safety guidelines, PPE requirements, and chemical handling policies.
• Support continuous improvement by identifying process issues, suggesting improvements, and assisting in process validations when required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Microscope work

Manual dexterity

Detail oriented

Written communication

Verbal communication

Tools

Conformal coating equipment

Plasma cleaners

Cure ovens

Inspection microscopes

Job description

Mercury Systems is seeking a 2nd Shift Mechanical Assembler to join our production team. Hours: 2pm to 11:30pm, with overtime encouraged. You will assemble and inspect PCB assemblies, follow blueprints, and ensure compliance with IPC standards.

Protective equipment and safe handling practices are required as you collaborate with Quality and Engineering, perform rework as needed, and pass down information between shifts.