Prototype Assembler, Senior|6073

Spectraforce Technologies; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 34,440 - 48,216; Full time

Job summary

Spectraforce Technologies is seeking a Prototype Assembler for a 6-month engagement in Santa Clara, CA. The role focuses on electrical and mechanical assembly, including circuit card assembly, soldering of PCBs, and limited mechanical work to support prototype builds.

The candidate will manage prototype lab activities, coordinate build needs and timetables to ensure schedules are met, and contribute to process improvements in a fast-paced prototyping environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in prototype PCB assembly and rework.
• Ability to read basic assembly drawings and blueprints.
• Familiarity with soldering iron, hot air rework stations and small hand tools.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, load and solder PCBs with minimal supervision.
• Fabricate cable assemblies and wire harnesses as needed.
• Assemble panels, test boxes and chassis.
• Execute project plans to meet build timetables.
• Interpret mechanical drawings for assembly tasks.
• Perform repair and rework on assemblies as required.
• Contribute to new process creation.
• Identify and resolve moderately complex issues and escalate when needed.

Skills

BGA installation using reflow machine

BGA level rework

SMT soldering 0201/0402

Plastic enclosure assembly

IC installation soldering (QFN/DRQFN/S

Job description

Job Title: Prototype Assembler

Duration: 6 months

Location: Santa Clara CA 95051

Job Description

Manages and performs a variety of electrical and mechanical assembly, such as circuit card assembly, components, devices, cables and some limited mechanical assembly. Prepares, loads and soldered printed circuit boards, and performs rework and modifications. Manages and reports on prototype lab and stockroom activities. Obtains prototype and product build project needs and timetables to ensure project schedules are met.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepares, loads, and soldered printed circuit boards with minimal supervision. Performs rework and modifications of CCAs and some basic components/devices.
• Fabricates moderately complex wire harnesses and various cable assemblies.
• Performs mechanical assembly of panels, test boxes, and chassis.
• Executes plans based on understanding of needs and requirements and resolves moderately complex build issues.
• Reads and interprets moderately complex mechanical drawings and blueprints to perform a variety of assembly operations.
• Performs moderately complex repair work, rework, removal, and modifications to assemblies or sub-assemblies as necessary.
• Contributes to the creation of new processes.
• Identifies and solves moderately complex issues and escalates other issues appropriately.

Top 5 Required Skills

These are not preferred skill. If the candidate does not have these required skills, they will be rejected completely.

1. BGA installation using reflow machine
2. BGA level rework (like re-balling etc)
3. SMT soldering (0201/0402 size components)
4. Plastic enclosure, assembly/dis-assembly
5. QFN/DRQFN/SOT etc IC installation (soldering)

Must Have

• BGA level rework
• BGA Reballing
• Desoldering
• Electrical Soldering
• New Product Introduction (NPI)
• PCB Soldering
• SMT Soldering
• Soldering and rework