High School Diploma or equivalent.
6 to 10 years of related electronic/electro-mechanical assembly experience and/or training (or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience).
IPC J-STD-001 (Modules 1-3) or equivalent required.
IPC J-STD-001 (Modules 1-4) or equivalent required if performing hand assembly, rework, or check-solder of SMT.
Strong working knowledge of IPC-A-610 workmanship and acceptance criteria.
Demonstrated ability to read and interpret Bills of Materials (BOM), assembly drawings, schematics, and manufacturing instructions.
Ability to identify components accurately per BOM specifications and visual markings.
Advanced hand-soldering skills (exceeding basic soldering capability) for both through-hole and surface-mount components.
Experience setting up and operating automated assembly equipment (pick-and-place, wave/selective solder, reflow oven, AOI, or CNC machinery).
Intermediate computer proficiency; experience navigating company ERP/MRP systems, intranet portals, and Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access), along with basic system troubleshooting ability.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals; ability to calculate rates, ratios, and percentages, and interpret bar graphs.
Ability to apply common-sense understanding to carry out detailed written, oral, or diagrammatic instructions.
Ability to resolve practical problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Over 2/3 of the workday moving between workstations, equipment, and staging areas.
Over 2/3 of the workday during bench-level assembly and fine-pitch soldering.
Over 2/3 of the workday using hands and fingers to handle small components, use torque/hand tools, and perform intricate soldering operations.
Over 2/3 of the day reaching with hands and arms; 1/3 to 2/3 of the day kneeling or crouching during equipment setup or material handling.
Regularly lifting up to 10 lbs (over 2/3 of the day), up to 25 lbs (over 2/3 of the day), and occasionally lifting/moving up to 50 lbs (1/3 to 2/3 of the day).
Very close vision (clear vision at 10 inches or less) and close vision (10-20 inches) for reading small component values, markings, and fine solder joints.
Color vision (ability to distinguish colors on wires, resistors, and visual work aids).
Depth perception and ability to adjust focus for safe mechanical tool usage and precision alignment.