Precision Micro‑Soldering Technician (PCB & RF)

    Highlights

    If you don’t have hands‑on microscope and soldering experience with small electronic components, this isn’t the right role. Perform precision hand soldering, rework, and hot plate reflow (through‑hole and SMT).

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationSan Diego, CA

    Description

    Precision Micro‑Soldering Technician (PCB & RF)

    Where: El Cajon, CA

    Hiring now: Multiple openings

    Work where accuracy matters. If you don’t have hands‑on microscope and soldering experience with small electronic components, this isn’t the right role.

    Join a fast‑paced production team building RF and microwave hardware. This is not a general assembly or warehouse position—it's specialized electronics manufacturing.

    What you will do

    • Build miniature RF/electronic assemblies with fine detail and repeatability
    • Use a 10X microscope for assembly and inspection tasks
    • Perform precision hand soldering, rework, and hot plate reflow (through‑hole and SMT)
    • Complete coil winding; cut shields and straps to spec
    • Apply epoxy staking and perform potting operations
    • Support electronics tuning, leak testing, and product validation
    • Follow written work instructions, schematics, and formal assembly procedures
    • Keep a clean bench and uphold strict quality standards

    Must‑have background

    • 2+ years in electronics assembly
    • Experience with small parts/micro‑assembly
    • Through‑hole and SMT soldering proficiency
    • Comfortable working under a microscope (required)
    • Strong hand‑eye coordination and attention to detail
    • Ability to read schematics, blueprints, and assembly instructions
    • Dependable attendance and strong team collaboration

    Nice to have

    • IPC‑A‑610 or J‑STD certification
    • Background in RF, aerospace, defense, or medical devices
    • Coil winding or epoxy potting experience

    Compliance

    Requirements:

    • Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident

    Technical strengths

    • Soldering
    • PCB Assembly (Printed Circuit Board Assembly)
    • PCB Components (Printed Circuit Board Components)
    • Microscope Proficiency
    • Electrical / Electronic Systems

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