Position would require the candidate to be a W2 employee of Donatech.
US Citizenship/Permanent Resident Required.
- **Soldering Operations:**
- Perform hand soldering, de soldering, and rework on printed circuit boards (PCBs), wire harnesses, and mechanical assemblies using soldering irons, hot air tools, and precision hand tools.
- Apply industry approved solder alloys (e.g., Sn Ag Cu) and fluxes to meet IPC A 610, MIL STD 883, and ISO 13485 specifications.
- **Quality Assurance:**
- Inspect solder joints visually and with magnification tools; perform functional testing as required.
- Document all work per traceability matrix; report non conformances and corrective actions.
- **Equipment Maintenance:**
- Calibrate and maintain soldering equipment, tip cleaning, and temperature control.
- Participate in scheduled deep cleaning and preventive maintenance of workstations.
- **Technical Documentation:**
- Generate and update work instructions, process sheets, and repair logs.
- Ensure compliance with cleanroom or controlled environment protocols when applicable.
- **Collaboration & Continuous Improvement:**
- Work closely with Engineering, Quality, and Manufacturing teams to refine processes and reduce rework.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and training of new technicians.
## Required Skills & Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED; technical certification (e.g., IPC 610A, IPC J STD 001) preferred.
- 2+ years of hands on soldering experience in electronics, aerospace, or medical device manufacturing.
- Proficiency with soldering irons, solder paste dispensing, hot air rework stations, and de soldering tools.
- Strong understanding of solder joint reliability, thermal management, and contamination control.
- Ability to read schematics, assembly drawings, and BOMs.
- Excellent manual dexterity, visual acuity, and attention to detail.
- Knowledge of ESD safety practices and Cleanroom procedures is a plus.
## Preferred Experience
- Experience with IPC 2221/IPC 2222 design standards.
- Familiarity with aerospace (AS9100) or medical device (ISO 13485) quality management systems.
- Prior involvement in process audits, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation.
## Physical & Working Conditions
- Standing for prolonged periods; occasional lifting of up to 20 lb.
- Exposure to solder fumes; must wear appropriate PPE and use fume extraction.
- Work may be performed in cleanroom or regulated environments.