SMT Soldering Technician

Title: SMT Soldering Technician

Location: Henderson, NV

Role and Responsibilities:

As an SMT soldering technician, you will be responsible for soldering PCB assemblies. Your primary duties will include hand soldering of fine-pitch surface mount and thru-hole components, incorporating engineering change orders (ECO) on PCB assemblies, soldering cable assemblies, and assisting in electromechanical assembly of system-level products. Additionally, you may provide training in soldering/simple rework as needed.

Essential Functions:

Hand soldering of fine-pitch surface mount and thru-hole components in a lead-free (RoHS) assembly line using a microscope.

Soldering of cable assemblies.

Incorporation of engineering change orders (ECO) on PCB assemblies.

Assisting in electro-mechanical assembly of system-level products.

Providing training in soldering/simple rework as needed/required.

Qualifications and Education Requirements:

Minimum 2 years of current experience in fine-pitch SMT and thru-hole soldering.

Prior experience and knowledge of IPC workmanship standards and/or certificates in soldering surface mount components. IPC-A-610 Certification is preferred.

Proficiency in hand soldering tools, hot-air machines, and microscope.

Experience in electro-mechanical assembly.

Understanding of electronic component types and packaging (e.g., BGA, SOICS, RES/CAP PACKAGES).

Ability to read and understand engineering assembly documents such as BOMs, assembly drawings, change orders, quality process documents, and simple schematics.

General computer skills.

Experience working in multi-disciplinary teams.

Ability to handle job stress and interact effectively with others in the workplace.

Fluent domain of the English language: ability to read, write, and speak English well.

Ability to carry out detailed written and oral instructions.

Required Competencies:

Technical Capacity

Organizational skills

High Ethical Conduct

Ability to Multitask and Produce Quality Output

Communication Proficiency: oral and written

Ability to work independently

Manual dexterity

Collaboration

Teamwork Orientation

Preferred Skills:

Certification to IPC/J-STD preferred

Environment: Indoors/manufacturing floor

Physical Demands:

Sitting and standing for long hours

Ability to move around the facility, climbing stairs as necessary, bending down, and reaches up

Frequently communicates with others; must be able to exchange accurate information verbally and in writing

Constantly operates a computer and other standard office equipment such as phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines

Ability to handle and lift objects weighing up to 30 lbs. alone; ability to lift objects weighing up to 60 lbs. in a two-person lift

Candidates will be given an extensive soldering test to establish their soldering skills. Only qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.