Assembly Technician

KEY PURPOSE OF JOB

The Assembly Technician is responsible for the precise and high-quality assembly of electronic and mechanical components used in satellite systems. This includes cleanroom operations PCB population harness assembly and final product packaging all carried out to the highest space-industry standards. The technician will play a key role in ensuring product integrity traceability and compliance with rigorous quality processes.

KEY TASKS:

• Day-to-day operations within the cleanroom assembly environment.
• Population and hand-soldering of PCBs to high-reliability space standards.
• Assembly and repairs of pc boards and integration of mechanical components into chassis.
• Application of glues thermal compounds and conformal coatings.
• Operation of tools and equipment including curing ovens vacuum tanks solder pots and crimping tools.
• Strict adherence to traceability protocols throughout the assembly process.
• Logging and managing components work-in-progress and completed products.
• Capturing job status and task completion within the production system.
• Secure packaging of final products for international shipping.
• Reporting on production progress and escalating issues to the line manager.
• Interpreting and reviewing assembly documentation and build instructions.
• Ensuring manufacturing steps align with documented procedures and quality standards.
• Signing off all relevant documentation for complete traceability and accountability.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Qualifications:

• Valid IPC J-STD-001 Class 3 Certificate (preferred)
• Certification or training in electro-mechanical assembly wiring and soldering techniques (advantageous).

Experience:

• Minimum of 35 years experience assembling complex high-reliability electro-mechanical equipment.
• Assembly of electrical harnesses and mechanical integration.
• Previous Solder Experience.

COMPETENCIES & SKILLS:

• Working in controlled environments such as aerospace medical or military manufacturing.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 standards and cleanroom procedures.
• Proven ability to interpret electronic/mechanical drawings and follow detailed build instructions.
• Comfortable working with small components using a microscope.
• Strong attention to detail time management and documentation skills.