Mycronic Mydata Pick and Place and Soltec Wave Solder Machine Operator

Delivering mission-critical, electronic solutions that protect lives. Use your creativity and critical thinking to take our products from concept to customer.

At CAES, we engineer solutions for the world's most critical missions. We serve customers in the defense and aerospace markets.

Seeking a career that offers challenging, diverse projects and opportunities? Looking for a position with a company that offers long-term professional advancement? Searching for a place that values a diverse, team-based environment? One that values YOU. Consider CAES.

The most important thing we build is TRUST

Are you a detail-oriented professional with a passion for precision and excellence in electronics? Join CAES in Lansdale, PA and become an integral part of the team that's shaping the future of aerospace and defense technology!

As an Assembler , you will play a crucial role in assembling electronic components for high-stakes aerospace and defense applications. Your expertise will ensure that our products meet the highest standards of quality and reliability.

Specific Responsibilities

Setup and Operation:

• Set up, and operate SMT machines (e.g., pick-and-place, stencil printers, reflow ovens) and Soltec wave solder machines for through-hole component soldering.
• Ensure proper feeder placement, component alignment, and loading for SMT production, as well as correct wave soldering parameters (e.g., solder wave height, flux, and preheater temperature).
• Prepare PCBs for production, verifying component placement and ensuring all materials (flux, solder, etc.) are ready before production runs.

Quality Assurance:

• Perform visual inspections using microscopes to verify solder joints and component placements for both SMT and wave solder processes.
• Identify and address defects such as tombstoning, bridging, solder voids, cold joints, or misaligned components.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards, such as IPC-A-610, and document and report any quality issues.

Maintenance and Troubleshooting:

• Perform routine maintenance and cleaning of SMT and wave solder machines, including solder pots, flux sprayers, conveyors, and reflow ovens.
• Troubleshoot and resolve minor machine faults, escalating complex issues to technicians when necessary.
• Replace worn parts and perform periodic solder pot cleaning to maintain optimal machine performance.

Process Optimization:

• Monitor and adjust machine parameters to optimize productivity, reduce downtime, and improve yields.
• Collaborate with process engineers to refine SMT and wave solder profiles and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Participate in lean manufacturing and 6S activities to improve workflows and efficiency.

Production Monitoring and Documentation:

• Maintain accurate production logs, including machine settings, material usage, process parameters, and output metrics.
• Record and report any non-conformances, defects, or equipment malfunctions for corrective action.

Safety and Compliance:

• Adhere to safety protocols for handling electrical equipment and hazardous materials, including lead-based solder if applicable.
• Ensure compliance with environmental and workplace safety regulations throughout the production process.

Collaboration and Training:

• Communicate effectively with engineers, supervisors, and team members to resolve issues and implement design changes.
• Participate in training programs to stay updated on the latest technologies and best practices in SMT and wave soldering processes.

This position may eventually transition into a 2nd shift role after three to six months depending on business needs.

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2-4 years of experience working as an electronic assembler.
• Ability to interpret and follow instructions from process sheets, blueprints, routing cards, and technical drawings, including ECOs, parts lists, and PRNs.
• This position requires access to technology, materials, software or hardware that is controlled by US export laws. In order to be eligible for this position, you must be a "US Person" under US export laws (or eligible for approval under a U.S. Government export license).
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in SMT machine operation, wave soldering, or electronic assembly processes.
• J-STD-001 certification for soldering, with experience in Class 3 requirements.
• Familiarity with IPC-A-610 standards for quality assurance in PCB assembly.
• Experience in troubleshooting and maintaining SMT machines, wave solder equipment, and associated production tools.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and experience implementing process improvements in a production environment.
• Proficiency in basic computer applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Aerospace, defense, or government contractor experience with knowledge of associated standards and processes.
• Strong understanding of ESD procedures and the ability to maintain clean, organized workstations.
• Proven ability to work with minimal supervision while maintaining high levels of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Prior experience in training or mentoring team members on SMT and wave soldering operations.

Hourly Range: Senior Assembler: $20.41 - $29.62 hourly; Principal Assembler: $22.96 - $33.32 (Lansdale, PA). Applicable pay within the posted range may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, geographical location, job function of the position, education, and experience of the successful candidate. CAES provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, 401K, paid holidays and vacation.

EMPLOYMENT TRANSPARENCY

BENEFITS

We take care of our people and provide competitive health, wealth and wellbeing benefits - from day one. You'll also discover learning and development opportunities so you can take your career to the next level - and beyond.

Other benefits include:

• Comprehensive PTO, Paid Holiday and Paid Family Leave Programs.
• Student Loan Repayment Program & Tuition Reimbursement
• 9/80 Alternate Work Week Schedule
• Tailored Management/Leadership Training
• Innovative Medical Programs, Including Family Forming

ABOUT CAES

CAES is the largest provider of analog and radiation hardened technology for the United States aerospace and defense industry. From human spaceflight and space exploration, to missile defense and electronic warfare, to healthcare solutions addressing COVID-19, our talented team develop high performing electronic solutions that work the first time, every time.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER

At CAES we welcome differences and celebrate new ideas. We believe the diversity of our people inspires our creativity and drives our innovation. Everyone is welcome here, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation due to a disability for any part of the employment process, please email CAEScareers@caes.com.