Process Technician

Viasat, Inc.

Tempe, Arizona

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$21.63–$34.13 Per Hour
LOCATION
Tempe, Arizona
POSTED
30+ days ago
About us:

One team. Global challenges. Infinite opportunities. At Viasat, we’re on a mission to deliver connections with the capacity to change the world. For more than 35 years, Viasat has helped shape how consumers, businesses, governments and militaries around the globe communicate. We’re looking for people who think big, act fearlessly, and create an inclusive environment that drives positive impact to join our team.

What you'll do:
You will provide critical technical support for advanced microelectronics assembly, focusing on SMT, wire bonding, and AirVac hot air rework operations. Your primary responsibility is to ensure production equipment operates at peak performance through meticulous setup, calibration, and real-time solving.   You'll ensure precise component removal and replacement without compromising board integrity.
The day-to-day:
For SMT activities, you will monitor stencil printing and pick-and-place accuracy, making necessary adjustments to maintain high-yield standards.
 
In the wire bonding arena, you will fine-tune ultrasonic parameters and loop profiles for both gold and aluminum applications, performing destructive and non-destructive pull testing to validate bond strength. Beyond hardware maintenance, you will collaborate with process engineers to document standard operating procedures and implement continuous improvement initiatives to reduce scrap. You must be comfortable working under a microscope, interpreting complex engineering drawings, and utilizing precision metrology tools.
 

The daily routine for this role begins with a comprehensive equipment readiness check, ensuring that AirVac systems, wire bonders, and SMT lines are calibrated and thermally stabilized for the shift’s specific production requirements. You will spend a significant portion of your morning performing intricate setup procedures, such as configuring nozzle heights for hot air rework or adjusting capillary parameters for fine-pitch wire bonding. As production flows, you will act as the first line of defense for any technical deviations, stepping in to troubleshoot machine errors or refine thermal profiles on the fly to prevent defects.

What you'll need:
  • 3+ years' experience in electronics assembly
  • Experience performing manual soldering and assembly of electronic devices
  • IPC-610 and J-STD, 620 certified soldering skills
  • Proven ability to interpret  complex assembly drawings
  • Experience working in an engineering prototype environment
  • Demonstrated experience with wire bonding
  • Experience using Oracle, Solumina, Agile and Microsoft office
  • Excellent mechanical assembly skills
  • Must be able to read and following drawings
  • Ability to work on assemblies while looking through a microscope for 8+ hours per day
  • High school diploma or GED or equivalent experience
  • US Government Position. US Citizenship Required
What will help you on the job:
  • Experience with military and space assembly is desirable
  • Experience building cables and harnesses is desirable
  • Experience mixing and applying epoxies, adhesives, and other types of materials
Salary range: $21.63 - $34.13 / hourly. For specific work locations within San Jose, the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, the base pay range for this role is $26.68 - $40.14/ hourly  : At Viasat, we consider many factors when it comes to compensation, including the scope of the position as well as your background and experience. Base pay may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Additional cash or stock incentives may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Learn more about Viasat’s comprehensive benefit offerings that are focused on your holistic health and wellness at https://careers.viasat.com/benefits. EEO statement:

Viasat is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, genetics, age, or veteran status or any other applicable legally protected status or characteristic. If you would like to request an accommodation on the basis of disability for completing this on-line application, please click

careers@viasat.com

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About the Company

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Viasat, Inc.

Digital Communication Products for Commercial and Government Markets

ViaSat produces innovative satellite and other digital communication products that enable fast, secure, and efficient communications to any location. We bring today’s new communication applications to people out of reach of terrestrial networks, in both the commercial and government sectors, with a variety of networking products and services.

Here you’ll find a company that is always asking,” What’s next?”, with the vertically integrated set of technologies to push the limits of what is possible for your system and service performance.

Products:

  • Satellite networks for fixed-site and mobile communications
  • Satellite antenna systems
  • Wireless datalinks and terminals for combat situational awareness
  • Cybersecurity and Information Assurance for military networking and encrypted data storage
  • Mobile IP networking for soldiers
  • Communication microprocessor chipsets
  • Application and communication acceleration
  • Satellite network and RF system design
  • Communication simulation and training systems

Services:

  • Global mobile satellite services for government and commercial aircraft, vehicles, and seagoing vessels
  • Satellite Internet access and other broadband services for consumers, business, and government customers in the U.S.
Recognized for Innovation, Growth, and Stability

With these past awards, ViaSat is well known as a successful, innovative, high-growth company:

  • World Technology Network - 2013 Winner, Communications Technology Award for high-capacity satellite system
  • Arthur C. Clarke Foundation - Innovator Award, CEO Mark Dankberg
  • Edison Awards 2013 - Bronze award for communications innovation
  • Popular Science 2012 "Best of What's New" for Exede Internet and high-capacity satellite system
  • Satellite Research and Markets - 2012 Visionary Executive of the Year
  • Society of Satellite Professionals International (SSPI) - 2012 Industry Innovator
  • TechAmerica - 2011 American Technology Award in the Telecommunications
  • Space News "Top 50 Space Companies"
  • San Diego Magazine "Made In San Diego: 11 Cool Companies"
  • Mark Dankberg American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) "2008 Aerospace International Communications Award"
  • Hannover Fairs ISCe2004 Satellite Industry Award for Innovation and Technology
  • Mark Dankberg Via Satellite “2003 Satellite Executive of the Year”
  • Defense Systems "Super 75"
  • DefenseNews "Top 100 Defense Contractors"
  • DefenseNews "Fast Track 50"
  • Washington Technology "Top 100 Federal Prime Contractors"
  • Three-time INC. 500 prior to going public in 1996


Surpassing 2,900 Employees and $1 Billion in Sales

The company employs over 2,900 professional and support personnel. The largest department is engineering, with many holding graduate degrees in electrical engineering or computer science. Annual revenues hit a record $1.1 billion during the most recently completed fiscal year (ended March 29, 2013).

History

ViaSat is part of the well-known Linkabit Corporation “family-tree” that spawned hundreds of San Diego area telecom startups, including Qualcomm, General Instruments, and Titan. Founded in 1986 by three former M/A-Com Linkabit employees, ViaSat is publicly traded on the Nasdaq Stock Market under the symbol VSAT. Go to the History, Timeline or Industry Innovation & Firsts pages for more details.

To find out more about ViaSat, use the links on this page to explore our Web site.
Note: ViaSat Inc. is a separate company from and is not affiliated with Viasat Broadcasting, owned by Modern Times Group, Sweden.



COMPANY SIZE
2,500 to 4,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Telecommunications Services
FOUNDED
1986
WEBSITE
http://www.viasat.com/company/about/about-viasat