Electronics Assembler

VIAVI Solutions; Rapid City (SD); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

VIAVI Solutions is hiring for a Manual Assembly / Soldering & Housing (MASH) Electronics Assembler in Rapid City, SD. The role involves assembling miniature PCBAs, setting up auto assembly machines, and operating computerized test systems.

Candidates should have at least 2 years of electronics assembly experience including hand soldering under a microscope, and be able to read assembly instructions and perform quality checks. Full-time hours, Mon-Fri, with potential overtime.

Qualifications

• Be able to manually solder under the microscope Qty=2 units [a SMT IMU cube assembly and through-hole assembly component.
• Operate Auto Assembly Equipment
• Operation of solder irons
• Operate hot air rework station
• Operate hot air solder pencil, tweezers, and microscope
• Understand and implement assembly instructions from computer-based documentation
• Recognize and repair defects
• Assemble miniature cable assemblies
• Learn operational procedure for specialized test equipment
• Operate computer-based test systems
• Assist in inventory audit

Responsibilities

• The Manual Assembly / Soldering & Housing [MASH] - Electronics Assembler will assemble miniature printed circuit assemblies, set up auto assembly machines, and operate computerized test systems.
• Additionally, the electronics assembler will perform visual quality assurance of assemblies completed in the auto assembly process.
• Location – Rapid City, SD
• Full-Time Position

Job description

Summary:

VIAVI (NASDAQ: VIAV) is a global provider of network test, monitoring and assurance solutions for telecommunications, cloud, enterprises, first responders, military, aerospace, and railway. VIAVI is also a leader in light management technologies for 3D sensing, anti-counterfeiting, consumer electronics, industrial, automotive, government and aerospace applications.

We are the people behind the products that help keep the world connected at home, school, work, at play, and everywhere in between. VIAVI employees are passionate about supporting customer success and we welcome people who bring their best every day to the company – to question, to collaborate and to push for solutions that will delight our customers.

Duties & Responsibilities:

About Our Company

Memsense / Inertial Labs a Viavi Company is a manufacturer of high-performance MEMS (Micro Electro-Mechanical Systems) Inertial Measurement Units that provide unrivaled price to performance. VIAVI (NASDAQ: VIAV) is a global provider of network test, monitoring and assurance solutions for telecommunications, cloud, enterprises, first responders, military, aerospace, and railway. VIAVI is also a leader in light management technologies for 3D sensing, anti-counterfeiting, consumer electronics, industrial, automotive, government and aerospace applications.

Position Summary

• The Manual Assembly / Soldering & Housing [MASH] - Electronics Assembler will be a technical resource responsible for assembling miniature printed circuit assemblies, setting up auto assembly machines and operating computerized test systems.
• Additionally, the electronics assembler will perform visual quality assurance of assemblies completed in the auto assembly process.
• Manual Assembly / Soldering & Housing [MASH] - Electronics Assembler
• Location – Rapid City, SD
• Full-Time Position
• Hours – Monday-Friday (7:00am – 3:30pm); voluntary OT is sometimes available
• Qualified candidates will have a minimum of 2 years’ electronics assembly experience hand soldering miniature electronics components.

Further qualifications include:

• Ability to solder high density miniature circuits under a microscope
• Must read and understand assembly instructions
• Ability to perform miniature detailed assembly work
• Inspect electronics assemblies
• Practical understanding of electronic components
• Troubleshoot products in manufacturingAbility to work with a microscope and various assembly tools
• Desire to work
• Be punctual and reliable.
• Working knowledge of IPC-Standards expected but not required.
• IPC-A-610 Acceptability of Electronic Assemblies
• J-STD-001 Soldering Standard.
• Electronics Manual Assembly / Soldering & Housing
• [MASH] - Electronics Assembler Job Description
• IPC-A-WHMA-620 Wire Harness Assembly
• Manual Dexterity Evaluation:
• As part of the hiring process, you will be required to perform a Manual Dexterity
• Evaluation to assess your ability to perform the previously stated

Pre-Requisites / Skills / Experience Requirements:

• Be able to manually solder under the microscope Qty=2 units [a SMT IMU cube
• assembly and throu-hole assembly component.
• Operate Auto Assembly Equipment
• Operation of solder irons
• Operate hot air rework station
• Operate hot air solder pencil, tweezers, and microscope
• Understand and implement assembly instructions from computer-based documentation
• Recognize and repair defects
• Operate curing oven
• Assemble miniature cable assemblies
• Learn operational procedure for specialized test equipment
• Operate computer-based test systems
• Assist in inventory audit

VIAVI Solutions is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer – minorities/females/veterans/persons with disabilities.