Solder-Assembly Technician

Teledyne Qioptiq; Exton (PA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology company in Exton, Pennsylvania, is seeking a Solder-Assembly Technician. The ideal candidate will have over three years of soldering experience and the ability to work independently. Responsibilities include performing soldering tasks, maintaining equipment, and ensuring product quality. U.S. citizenship is required for this position, which is classified as full-time with mid-senior level responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Three years of soldering/assembly experience required.
• Must understand basic ESD handling.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Perform soldering, building wire and cable assemblies.
• Maintain and operate soldering equipment.
• Inspect finished products for quality assurance.

Skills

Soldering and de-soldering of surface mounted devices

Mechanical aptitude

Good manual dexterity

Computer proficiency

Ability to read electrical/mechanical blueprints

Education

Two-year technical degree

Tools

Hand tools

Microscopes

Job description

Solder-Assembly Technician

Teledyne Qioptiq

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated provides enabling technologies for industrial growth markets that require advanced technology and high reliability. These markets include aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, deepwater oil and gas exploration and production, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research.

Job Description

Teledyne Qioptiq has an immediate need for a Solder-Assembly Technician. This is a non-exempt position that would receive overtime for working over 40 hours in a week. Our ideal candidate is self-motivated, able to perform duties with minimal supervision, thrives on challenge, mastering new information and ideas, is innovative and flexible, willing to tackle any task required in a constantly changing environment, can grow intellectually and professionally along with our company.

Responsibilities

• Performs soldering, building wire and cable assemblies and other assembly operations.
• Maintains and operates soldering equipment.
• Performs intermediate assembly tasks as required.
• Simple mechanical fabrication and assembly using hand tools.
• Conduct / monitor experiments on high voltage, high power devices.
• Works from work orders, engineering drawings, and visual/written work instructions to assemble electro- mechanical components.
• Identify and initiate continuous improvement for product safety, quality, and efficiency.
• Inspect finished products for quality assurance.
• Assist in resolving production failures or product issues.
• Use word processing and spreadsheet software for documentation.
• Mark and tag components so that stock inventory will be tracked and identified.
• Utilizing electrical schematics wire systems and cabinets with minimal supervision.
• Preparing components for installation, including forming components by hand or automation, bending leads and preconditioning leads or wires.
• Operate basic equipment such as microscopes, scales, gauges, and crimping equipment.

Requirements

• Three years plus of soldering/assembly experience.
• Capable of soldering and de-soldering of surface mounted devices and through hole components.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Proficient with use of hand tools.
• Experience with PC Board assembly.
• Hand soldering skills for small PCB based assemblies.
• Good manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination.
• Must be able to read and understand electrical and mechanical blueprints.
• Knowledge of Components.
• Understanding of electricity/electronics.
• Understand basic ESD (electro-static discharge) handling requirements.
• Demonstrates the ability to concentrate for extended periods on highly repetitive tasks.
• Computer proficient and able to learn new software programs.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Flexible and eager to do what’s necessary to get the job done.
• Please note that due to the requirements of several U.S. Government Departments, U.S. CITIZENSHIP IS REQUIRED.

Desired Skills

• IPC 610/620/JSTD or equivalent certifications are a plus.
• Quality workmanship and displayed ability of meeting production standards where trained.
• Good organization and record-keeping skills.
• Troubleshooting of simple electrical systems.
• Two-year technical degree.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Teledyne is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other characteristic or non-merit based factor made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Management and Manufacturing

Industries: Software Development