Soldering Engineering Technician

MACOM designs and manufactures semiconductor products for Data Center, Telecommunication and Industrial and Defense applications. Headquartered in Lowell, Massachusetts, MACOM has design centers and sales offices throughout North America, Europe and Asia. MACOM is certified to the ISO9001 international quality standard and ISO14001 environmental management standard.

MACOM has more than 75 years of application expertise with multiple design centers, Si, GaAs and InP fabrication, manufacturing, assembly and test, and operational facilities throughout North America, Europe, and Asia. Click here to view our facilities. In addition, MACOM offers foundry services that represent a key core competency within our business.

MACOM sells and distributes products globally via a sales channel comprised of a direct field sales force, authorized sales representatives and leading industry distributors. Our sales team is trained across all of our products to give our customers insights into our entire portfolio.

Soldering Engineering Technician

Job Description:

Purpose: To manage and perform soldering of surface mount components on PC boards, work under a microscope on electronic assemblies in an ESD protected area, solder electrical connections, wire lead preparation, minor assembly and inspection in a timely, high-quality manner.

General Qualifications: Requires:

• Perform DC testing on Diode devices per Test Plans
• Set up manual and automatic test configurations to perform Pass / Fail tests per test plans
• Ability to solder electrical connections in accordance with Assembly to IPC-A-610 E class 2 and class 3 requirements and inspection.
• Perform go/no-go testing of basic electronic equipment using written and verbal test procedures and basic test equipment.
  
• Wiring and connector placement (both solder and crimp type)
  
• Inspection, soldering and the rework of Through Hole components on printed circuit boards (PCB)
  
• Solder leads onto electrical components; Working knowledge of various soldering allows, fluxes and cleaning materials and procedures
  
• Visually inspecting and accurate measurements (measuring tools/gauging devices)
  
• Complete necessary paperwork.
  
• Read blueprints; Ability to read, understand and follow detail drawing and work instruction
  
• Soldering electronic components; - Understand component parts identification.
  
• Solders broken parts or covers holes to repair leaks.
  
• Troubleshooting.
  
• Clean and prep products.
  
• Work on various stages of soldering wires and assemble components.
  
• Solders together components to assemble fabricated metal items.

Education and Experience:

• 4 - 6 years' experience in manufacturing testing
  
• Ability to follow oral and written guidelines as well as read & understand spec sheets & Test plans
  
• Good communication skills (both verbal and written)
  
• Detail oriented
  
• Computer skills helpful, specifically SAP and MS office
  
• Knowledge of DC measurements preferred
  
• Knowledge of ESD procedures preferred

Due to ITAR regulations, only candidates who are U.S. Persons (U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents, or individuals granted asylum or refugee status) will be considered for this position.

The Salary Range for this position is $35,000 – $58,000. Actual salary offered to candidate will depend on several factors, including but not limited to, work location, relevant candidates’ experience, education, and specific knowledge, skills, and abilities.

EEO:
MACOM is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce. MACOM will not discriminate against any worker or job applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, military service, marital status, or any other category protected under applicable law.

Reasonable Accommodation:
MACOM is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you have a disability and are in need of a reasonable accommodation with respect to any part of the application process please call 1-978-656-2500 or email HR_Ops@MACOM.com. Provide your name, phone number and the position title and location in which you are interested, and nature of accommodation needed, and we will get back to you. We also work with current employees who request or need reasonable accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of their jobs.