2nd Shift Engineering Technician

Job Title : 2nd Shift Engineering Technician
Location: Canonsburg, PA
Wage Range: 22 depending on years of experience and qualifications.
Job Number: 24-00465
Job Description: Our client, a large defense contractor, has an immediate opening for a 2nd Shift Engineering Technician to work from their Canonsburg, PA facility.
Qualifications: An Associate's degree in Electrical Engineering or related technical field (or equivalent experience) is required.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Department of Defense Secret security clearance is preferred at time of hire, but must be obtainable within a reasonable period of time as determined by program requirements. Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.

Duties and Tasks:
Circuit card assembly assembly/rework including:

• 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

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled
* While an hourly range is posted for this position, an eventual hourly rate is determined by a comprehensive salary analysis which considers multiple factors including but not limited to: job-related knowledge, skills and qualifications, education and experience as compared to others in the organization doing substantially similar work, if applicable, and market and business considerations. Benefits offered include medical, dental and vision benefits; dependent care flexible spending account; 401(k) plan; voluntary life/short term disability/whole life/term life/accident and critical illness coverage; employee assistance program; sick leave in accordance with regulation. Benefits may be subject to generally applicable eligibility, waiting period, contribution, and other requirements and conditions.
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