Electronics Assembly and Test Technician

Eaton Corporation; Manhattan (KS); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton’s IS AER MSD division in Manhattan, KS is seeking an Electronics Assembly and Test Technician. The role features precise placement, soldering, visual inspection, coatings application, hardware installation, and documentation maintenance on a production line.

Qualifications include a high school diploma, ITAR U.S. person requirement, and proximity within 50 miles of the location. Some PCB assembly experience is preferred for this on-site, hourly position.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent from an accredited institution.
• ITAR requires U.S. person status; no sponsorship or CPT/OPT/ STEM OPT plans.
• No relocation benefit; within 50 miles of Manhattan, KS; military exceptions may apply.
• Preferred PCB assembly or hand soldering experience.

Responsibilities

• Precisely place and solder electronic components onto PCBs.
• Visually inspect assemblies and components under a microscope.
• Apply epoxies, coatings and silicone to assemblies.
• Install hardware using handheld tools and maintain production docs.
• Organize and maintain workbench and equipment; perform related tasks.

Skills

Precision placement

Soldering

Visual inspection

Hardware installation

Documentation maintenance

Workbench maintenance

Electronics manufacturing

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Eaton’s IS AER MSD division is currently seeking a Electronics Assembly and Test Technician. This position is based at the Manhattan, KS location.

The hourly rate for this position is $18.45 per hour.

Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

What you’ll do:

• Precision placement of small electronic components onto printed circuit boards.
• Soldering of electronic components onto printed circuit boards.
• Part by part, visual inspections of both electronic components and assemblies.
• Application of epoxies, coatings and silicone to electronic assemblies.
• Installation of hardware (screws, nuts, etc.) using handheld tools.
• Maintenance and tracking of production documentation.
• Organization and maintenance of issued workbench and equipment.
• Other related electronics manufacturing tasks as assigned.

Qualifications:

Required (Basic) Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent from an accredited institution
• Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position. This means that Eaton will not support any CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT plans, F-1 to H-1B, H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc.
• No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates within a 50-mile radius of the work location will be considered. Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.
• This position requires use of information or access to hardware which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience working in electronic circuit board assembly and/or hand soldering electronics preferred.

Position Criteria:

• Must be able to visually inspect product or parts through a microscope.
• Must pass eye exam (can wear glasses or contacts).
• Controlled hand dexterity for working with tweezers, soldering irons and tiny components.
• Controlled hand-eye coordination for manipulating tiny components under a microscope.
• Ability to read and follow production procedures.

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