Surface Mount Technology(SMT)Technician

Posted 17 days ago

leidosHuntsville (AL)

Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers Printed Circuit Assembly (Electronic Assembly) Manufacturing

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About the role

Surface Mount Assembly Technician Leidos' Defense Systems Electronics Manufacturing is seeking a Surface Mount Assembly Technician to join our team that runs SMT equipment that produce a variety of Printed Circuit Board Assemblies (PCBA's).If this sounds like the kind of environment where you can thrive, keep reading! Leidos Defense Systems Sector / Manufacturing provides a diverse portfolio of systems, solutions, and services covering land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace for customers worldwide. Solutions for Defense include enterprise and mission IT, large-scale intelligence systems, command and control, geospatial and data analytics, cybersecurity, logistics, training, and intelligence analysis and operations support. Our team is solving the world's toughest security challenges for customers with "can't fail" missions. Are you ready to make an impact? Apply and share your resume with us today!

Primary Responsibilities:

Working knowledge of SMT machines such as: Stencil Printer, Solder Paste Inspection, Pick & Place machine, Reflow Oven, Automated Optical Inspection (AOI), X-ray and hand soldering
Understanding of different electronics packages such as 0402, 0603, BGA's and how they are processed on a SMT line
Experience working under a microscope
Hand soldering SMT and Through-hole parts

Works to achieve day-to-day objectives and have significant impact on the work output. Works independently under limited supervision Work in team environment and interacting with different functions, project teams and productions teams

Basic Qualifications:

High School Diploma/GED and less than 1 year of experience.
Ability to read drawings and follow work instructions
Ability to stand for up to 8 hours daily.
Must be a US Citizen and possess or meet the eligibility to obtain (and be able to maintain) a Secret Clearance
Must be a resident of the Northern Alabama area or willing to relocate to the area.

Preferred Qualifications:

Surface Mount Technology experience or related electronics assembly experience
Knowledge of SMT processes used to build Printed Circuit Board Assemblies
Current or prior certification in IPC-A-610.Current or prior certification in J-STD-001.Experience on SMT equipment and hand soldering

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