Electronics Assembly Technician / Solderer (IPC / J-STD)

Electronics Assembly Technician / Solderer (IPC / J-STD)

Locations: Orlando, FL | New York, NY | Boston, MA | Dallas/Austin, TX (Note: Create separate job postings for each metro area rather than combining them into one post to rank in local algorithm feeds.)

Job Type: Full-Time / Contract

Work Model: 100% Onsite

Pay Rate: [$XX.XX –$XX.XX / hour] (Adding a clear pay range increases applicant click-through rates by up to 30% on major boards.)

About the RoleWe are hiring an Electronics Assembly Technician to support high-reliability production lines. In this role, you will handle precision assembly, SMT/through-hole soldering, wire harness fabrication, and electronic rework following strict quality and safety guidelines.

Key Responsibilities

• Assemble electronic and mechanical components, subassemblies, and chassis.
• Perform precision through-hole and surface-mount (SMT) soldering under a microscope.
• Build, crimp, route, and terminate custom cables and wire harnesses.
• Interpret assembly drawings, wiring schematics, engineering blueprints, and standard work instructions (BOM/SOP).
• Inspect finished units to ensure compliance with IPC-A-610 and J-STD-001 standards.
• Perform component-level rework, desoldering, and troubleshooting on non-conforming parts.
• Maintain detailed production logs, testing records, and quality documentation.

Basic Qualifications

• 1–3+ years of hands-on electronics assembly or manufacturing technician experience.
• Proven experience with fine-pitch soldering, wire stripping, and crimping tools.
• Working knowledge of IPC-A-610 and J-STD-001 workmanship criteria.
• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret complex electrical schematics and blueprints.
• Strong manual dexterity, fine-motor control, and comfort working with microscopes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active or prior IPC-A-610 or J-STD-001 certification.
• Experience in regulated industries: Aerospace & Defense, Medical Devices, Semiconductor, or Automotive.
• Prior work with Class 2 and Class 3 electronics assemblies.

Fortune 500 company in the Avionics/Aerospace/Défense sector