Prototype Soldering Technician

Your Job

As a Prototype Soldering Assembly Technician, you will support both prototype and production builds by assembling complex electronic, electro-mechanical, and mechanical products.

This role is critical to early-stage development, product validation, and production readiness, requiring precision, strong soldering skills, and close collaboration with Engineering and Manufacturing.

Our Team

You will work within the production and prototype assembly team, partnering closely with Engineers, Leads, and Supervisors.

The team supports new product development and ongoing production, with a strong emphasis on quality, safety, and continuous improvement.

What You Will Do


* Assemble products in both prototype and production environments using manual and automated tools


* Interpret and perform work per product process plans and complex engineering drawings


* Perform wiring, component installation, hand soldering, cable harnessing, and mechanical fitting


* Determine and follow proper methods and sequences of operation for prototype and assembly units


* Set up and operate test and production equipment while adhering to specified tolerances


* Test, evaluate, and assemble company and competitor products and components as required


* Identify and separate non-conforming material from conforming product


* Provide feedback to Engineering on process, fixture, tooling, and documentation improvement opportunities


* Maintain knowledge of site-specific processes and quality system documentation


* Meet required production rates and support production scheduling activities when needed


* Communicate maintenance needs related to specialized setups or complex machine adjustments


* Comply with and actively participate in all Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) programs and requirements

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)


* Basic math skills and the ability to follow detailed written and verbal instructions


* Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and assembly documentation


* Strong manual dexterity and excellent eye-hand coordination, including work with very small components


* Experience using microscopes, comparators, and other measuring devices


* Minimum of 3 years of experience performing hand soldering


* Minimum of 3 years of experience preparing and terminating cables and fine wires


* Ability to work effectively with others in a team environment


* Working knowledge of quality system documentation and its application in manufacturing

What Will Put You Ahead


* IPC J-STD-001 certification


* IPC-A-610 certification covering wire and cable assembly


* IPC-A-620 certification or equivalent hands-on training


* Experience supporting prototype or low-volume, high-mix manufacturing environments


* Ability to support production scheduling activities and close jobs as needed


* Strong attention to detail and proactive communica...