Engineering Technician - Location: Canonsburg, Pennsylvania
- Type: Contract
- Job #75263
Our client is a high-tech business focusing on software and hardware system integration, cutting-edge research and development, and manufacturing. Theyprovide premium systems, services, and products for the Department of Defense, government agencies and commercial clients. We have an immediate opening for an Engineering Technician who will be responsible for circuit card assembly and rework. Job Title: Engineering Technician Location: Canonsburg, PA 15317 Contract Duration: 12 months or longer Pay: $21.95/hr. Note: Due to the nature of work all candidates must be US Citizens. Active Secret Clearance REQUIRED. Duties and Responsibilities:
- Population/de-population of fine-pitch surface mount parts, BGAs, and through-hole components
- Isolation of components/circuits by lifted pins, cut traces, and kapton tape
- Repair of cut traces, lifted pads
- Addition of floating circuits to existing pads, exposed copper, and vias
- Board clean-up and mechanical securement of all modifications
- Conformal coating removal and touch-ups
Documenting all changes cable assembly/rework including:
- Initial assembly/build-up of cables per engineering drawings
- Soldering, crimping, and termination of wires to connectors, lugs, or terminal blocks
- Applying strain relief, potting, and isolation mechanisms in accordance with the drawings
- Labeling the components Performing continuity/resistance measurements, hi-pot tests
General assembly tasks including:
- Initial assembly of modules, enclosures, and rack system
- Applying proper torque to fasteners
- Use of adhesives, thermal pads
- Cable management
- Maintaining As-Built Lists
- Maintaining equipment necessary in the lab to perform tasks
- Reviewing drawings for necessary tools such as crimpers, press-fit pieces, etc. in advance of assembly
- Identification and procurement of consumables such as IPA, conformal coating touch-up pens, flux, cotton swabs, solder tips, etc.
- Tracking of equipment calibration, location, etc.
- Researching opportunities to improve the engineering team's in-house capabilities and turnaround (e.g. re-work stations, etc.)
- Communicate with the engineering team for alignment on goals and schedule
- Ability to put in extra hours when necessary to meet milestones
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Certified in IPC J-STD-001 Class 3, WHMA-A-620, IPC-7711/IPC-7721 standards
- Surface mount and through hole assembly
- Understanding of basic electrical principles
- Knowledge and hands-on experience with reading electrical schematics, assembly drawings, and re-work documentation
- Adaptability to changing environments and projects needs
- Practical problem-solving and decision making-skills
- Ability to work well under pressure and manage deadlines
- Working knowledge of Microsoft applications such as Word, Excel, Power Point, and Visio Strong communication skills.
Required Education and Experience:
- An Associate's degree in Electrical Engineering or related technical field (or equivalent experience) is required.
About APR: Since 1980 APR Consulting, Inc. has provided professional recruiting and contingent workforce solutions to a diverse mix of clients, industries, and skill sets nationwide. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity! If you feel your experience is the match for this position, please apply today and join our team. We look forward to working with you! #SLA