This is an onsite Temp-to-Hire position based in Bellevue, WA. Must be comfortable working in the Woodinville/Bothell area when the company relocates.
Position Overview
Production Technician will manage all phases of the production cycle, including manufacturing and service/repair, as well as perform manual precision assembly and engineering work. This position requires experience with precision mechanical parts (chassis assemblies, motors, relays, semi-rigid coaxial cables) and electronic components in an instrument production, manufacturing, servicing, and engineering environment.
Responsibilities
- Light mechanical fabrication and assembly of small precision RF components (tubes, springs, connectors, motors, PCB boards, and semi-rigid coaxial cable) in the RF/microwave industry to produce our precision Programmable Delay Line Instruments.
- Use of high-precision tools such as calipers, micrometers, soldering irons, heat guns, semi-rigid coaxial cabling tools, precision saws and wire cutters, crimpers and connectors, and torque wrenches.
- Full manual assembly of instruments involving chassis assembly, soldering, wiring, component assembly, and fine-tune calibration of parts.
- Conduct quality assurance measurements and testing to ensure parts and assemblies perform to production specifications and standards.
- Work independently to complete production and service work orders by following documentation, production drawings, and sample assemblies.
- Work with electrical and mechanical drawings, parts lists, bills of materials (BOM), wiring diagrams, and schematics.
- Create documentation of manufacturing and service procedures and logs where needed.
- Perform calibration testing and measurements on finished product using a Vector Network Analyzer (VNA), calibration workstation PC, and Time Domain Reflectometer (TDR) instruments.
- Identify and troubleshoot failing components or subsystems for replacement.
- Package completed units into proper packing material for shipping, ensuring correct paperwork is included.
Qualifications
- 2+ years' technical degree in an electrical technology field (or equivalent college degree/technical proficiency) and 2+ years building, assembling, and testing electronic products.
- Ability to perform fine-pitch SMT soldering (to .0201 size) and to use precision hand tools, basic power tools, and work with semi-rigid coaxial cable.
- Organized and detail-oriented, with an excellent ability to multitask and keep to schedules.
- Strong communication skills, able to follow verbal and written instructions and read technical drawings.
- Must have excellent manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination.
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Technical knowledge of electrical test methodology (e.g., stand-alone bench, automated, functional test), planning, procedures, equipment (e.g., multimeter, oscilloscope, automated test systems), and validation criteria (e.g., pass/fail, control limits, tolerances).
- Understanding of manufacturing workflow.
- Previous experience in high-tech manufacturing preferred, with excellent attention to detail.
- Demonstrated analytical, written, and oral communication skills.
- Self-motivated to learn new technologies.
- Ability to follow directions, work independently, and drive tasks to completion.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 25 lbs. occasionally.
Compensation & Benefits
- This contract position offers an hourly pay rate of $24.00 - $25.00/hour, depending on experience and qualifications.
- The benefits package includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with additional perks.