Sr. Electronics Manufacturing Technician

Moog; Gilbert (AZ); On-site; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Moog is seeking a Sr. Electronics Manufacturing Technician for the Phoenix, AZ area. This role involves assembling, soldering, inspecting, and verifying high-reliability electronic assemblies used in aerospace, defense, and space applications.

You will perform hand soldering (SMT and through-hole), visual inspection, AOI, and X-ray inspection while ensuring conformance to IPC and quality procedures. The position is onsite on a 3rd shift schedule.

Qualifications

• 5+ years electronics assembly and inspection experience.
• Proficiency in SMT and through-hole soldering.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and documentation.
• Experience with rework and repair of electronic assemblies.

Responsibilities

• Assemble CCAs and electronic hardware following drawings and specs.
• Perform hand soldering of SMT and through-hole components.
• Inspect assemblies using microscopes and AOI systems.
• Perform or support X-ray inspection to verify solder joints.
• Document defects and maintain production/inspection records.
• Follow ESD, FOD, safety and quality procedures.

Skills

SMT soldering

Through-hole soldering

Reading drawings

AOI inspection

X-ray inspection

Quality compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

AOI equipment

X-ray inspection gear

Microscopes

Job description

Moog is a performance culture that empowers people to achieve great things. Our people enjoy solving interesting technical challenges in a culture where everyone trusts each other to do the right thing. For you, working with us can mean deeper job satisfaction, better rewards, and a great quality of life inside and outside of work.

Job Title: Sr. Electronics Manufacturing Technician
Reporting To: Manufacturing Manager
Work Schedule: Onsite - Phoenix, AZ
This position is 3rd Shift

Job Summary

The Electronics Assembly & Inspection Technician is responsible for the assembly, soldering, inspection, and verification of high-reliability electronic assemblies used in aerospace, defense, and space applications. This role performs electronic assembly operations in accordance with engineering requirements, manufacturing instructions, IPC standards, and quality procedures to ensure the production of defect-free hardware. The position supports both manufacturing and inspection activities, including hand soldering, visual inspection, Automated Optical Inspection (AOI), X-ray inspection, rework, and documentation of electronic circuit card assemblies (CCAs) and related hardware.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assemble electronic circuit card assemblies (CCAs) and electronic hardware following work instructions, drawings, and specifications.
• Perform hand soldering of surface mount (SMT) and through-hole components in accordance with IPC J-STD-001 requirements.
• Inspect completed assemblies using microscopes and other inspection equipment to verify product quality and workmanship.
• Perform visual inspection to Space Addendum acceptance criteria.
• Operate Automated Optical Inspection (AOI) systems and review inspection findings.
• Perform or support X-ray inspection of electronic assemblies to verify solder joint integrity and workmanship.
• Identify, document, and communicate defects, nonconformances, and process issues.
• Perform rework and repair of electronic assemblies as required.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, bills of material, assembly instructions, and manufacturing travelers.
• Maintain accurate production and inspection records.
• Follow ESD, FOD, safety, and quality system requirements.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and Lean Manufacturing activities.
• Work effectively within a team environment to meet production schedules and customer commitments.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 5+ years of electronics assembly and inspection experience.
• Demonstrated proficiency in SMT and through-hole soldering.
• Ability to independently interpret engineering drawings and manufacturing documentation.
• Experience performing electronic assembly rework and repair.
• Strong understanding of workmanship standards and quality requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• IPC J-STD-001 Certification.
• IPC J-STD-001 Space Addendum Certification.
• AOI operation experience.
• X-ray inspection experience.
• Experience with aerospace, defense, or space electronics manufacturing.
• Experience working with high-reliability hardware.
• Conformal coating, staking, bonding, or encapsulation experience.
• Lean Manufacturing or continuous improvement experience.

Salary Range Transparency: Phoenix, AZ $35.00-$40.00 Hourly Salary Range

The base salary range represents the low and high end of the Moog salary range for this position in the given work location. Actual salaries will vary depending on factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. The range(s) listed is just one component of Moog's total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, employee stock purchase plan, an open paid time off policy, and many region-specific benefits.

This position requires access to U.S. export-controlled information.

Moog offers an inclusive workplace, and, as such, affirms the right of every person to participate in all aspects of employment based on merit without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic.