PCBA Assembly Soldering Technician in Seattle

Energy Jobline ZR; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick Leave

Life Insurance

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Xanfab Space is seeking an Assembly Technician to support PCBA production through hands-on soldering, assembly, and rework. The role ensures build quality, inventory accuracy, and conformity to drawings.

The ideal candidate has hands-on soldering experience, sharp attention to detail, and thrives in a fast-paced production environment where contributions are visible and directly add value. Day shift with occasional overtime.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• IPC-A-610 / J-STD-001 Class 3 certification required; re-certification available if lapsed.
• Minimum 2+ years in a PCBA manufacturing environment.
• Soldering/desoldering of through-hole and SMT components with microscope.
• Ability to read engineering drawings, BOMs, and work instructions.
• Familiarity with ANSI/ESD S20.20 ESD control requirements.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Basic computer proficiency (work orders, MES/ERP).

Responsibilities

• Assemble, rework, and repair small electrical sub-assemblies per work instructions and IPC standards.
• Maintain component inventory traceability with configuration tools.
• Keep internal documentation organized and up to date.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Soldering

Attention to detail

IPC standards

Interpreting drawings

Communication skills

Education

IPC A-610 / J-STD-001 Class 3 certification

High school diploma

Tools

MS Office

MES/ERP systems

Microscope

Job description

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionBenefits:

• Sick Leave
• and Life Insurance
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Xanfab Space is an Electronics Manufacturing Service (EMS) provider based in SeaTac, WA, specializing in space applications. We take a meticulous, detail-driven approach to manufacturing, and we are seeking a motivated individual who shares our passion for quality and is eager to grow with our team.

About the Role

Xanfab is seeking an Assembly Technician to support our PCB assembly (PCBA) production through hands‑on soldering, assembly, and rework work. This role plays a key part in maintaining build quality and inventory accuracy on the production floor. The ideal candidate brings hands‑on soldering experience, strong attention to detail, a commitment to quality, and thrives in a dynamic production environment where their contributions are visible and directly add value.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform assembly, rework, and repair of small electrical sub‑assemblies in accordance with work instructions, IPC standards, and drawings as set forth by the Production Manager
• Maintain status and traceability of component inventory using configuration management tools
• Keep internal documentation organized and up to date
• Contribute to our continuous improvement culture

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Current IPC‑A‑610 / J‑STD‑001, Class 3 (aerospace/high‑reliability) certification required; candidates with lapsed certification and demonstrated equivalent experience may be considered pending re‑certification
• Minimum 2+ years of experience in a PCBA manufacturing environment
• Soldering and desoldering of through‑hole and SMT components, including use of microscope, fine‑pitch soldering, and rework/modification
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, work instructions, and bills of materials (BOMs)
• Familiarity with ANSI/ESD S20.20 electrostatic discharge (ESD) control requirements
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Basic computer proficiency (work order logging, MES/ERP systems)

Qualifications

• Familiarity with J‑STD‑033C and other IPC standards
• Excellent communication skills written and verbal
• Critical thinker who requires minimal supervision to complete tasks
• Computer experience/operation (Microsoft Office)

Additional Requirements

• Ability to work day shift, with occasional overtime and weekend work as business needs require
• Regular presence on the production floor; ability to stand for extended periods.
• Ability to lift 25lbs (fixtures, tooling, equipment)
• ITAR- To conform to U.S. Government International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), you must be a U.S. , lawful permanent of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State