Description

Mini-Circuits designs, manufactures and distributes integrated circuits, modules, and sub-systems for high-performance radio frequency (RF) and microwave applications.  With design, sales, and manufacturing locations in over 30 countries, Mini-Circuits’ products are used in a range of wired and wireless communications applications. Our products are also used in detection, measurement, and imaging applications, including military communication, guidance, and electronic countermeasure systems, commercial, scientific, military land, sea, and aircraft; automotive systems, medical systems, and industrial test equipment.  

Mini-Circuits sells its products to over 20,000 customers globally through our direct sales force, applications engineering staff, and sales representatives, as well as through our extensive website. 

Position Summary:

The Solder Assembler is responsible for assembling, soldering, and inspecting PCB test boards and SMT hardware to meet quality standards. This role includes hand soldering, component placement, and rework using standard tools and microscopes, while following work instructions and supporting both development and production activities.

Salary range: $27-$32/hr. 

Job Function:

• Performs precision soldering of small components, including micro-soldering down to 01005 (10 × 5 mil) component size.
• Completes small-scale mechanical assembly, including handling and fitting of metal components.
• Executes delicate rework and repair tasks while minimizing risk of damage to surrounding components.
• Performs self-inspection to ensure work meets quality standards and specifications.
• Assists in troubleshooting assemblies through visual inspection and basic fault identification.
• Reads and interprets assembly drawings; provides feedback and markup suggestions for improvements or design changes as needed.
• May support chip and wire assembly processes as required.
• Maintains a clean and organized work area and contributes to overall lab cleanliness and upkeep.

The duties, responsibilities and expectations described above are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the member, within the scope of the position.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma, GED, or international equivalent required
• Minimum of 5 years of hands-on assembly experience, including Surface Mount Technology (SMT) and small mechanical assembly.
• Ability to interpret and follow electronic work instructions, assembly drawings, and technical documentation.
• Able to sit and perform detailed bench work for extended periods of time.
• Skilled in working under a microscope to perform precision assembly tasks.
• Must be able to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
• Proficient in computer applications, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and ERP systems.
• Willing to learn die attach processes, including the application of electrically conductive epoxies using both manual techniques and automated dispensing equipment.
• Willing to learn wire bonding processes using various wire and ribbon sizes, including both ball and wedge bonding techniques.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a cross-functional team environment, including engineers, technicians, assemblers, designers, and manufacturing process engineers (MPEs).
• Comfortable operating in a hybrid development and production environment with rapidly changing priorities.
• Demonstrates a commitment to continuous improvement of assembly skills and works closely with team members to enhance performance.
• Able to work in a Class 100,000 cleanroom environment while following required protocols.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit and use hands to operate a computer keyboard. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Cultural Focus

• Displays enthusiasm and Passion for their work
• Works to the standard of Uncompromising Quality by meeting or exceeding stated objectives and embracing continuous improvement
• Exercises sound Business Judgement, ensuring that efforts are on track with the Company’s goals
• Operates with the mindset of Customer Obsession – by meeting or exceeding expectations to both internal and external customers
• Takes Accountability by taking ownership and accepting responsibility for their conduct and contributions
• Demonstrates a strong sense of urgency and accomplishes tasks with Speed and attention to detail
• Cooperates, collaborates and contributes to shared goals with a strong sense of Teamwork
• Conducts themselves with Honesty & Integrity and treats all members with Trust & Respect

Additional Requirements/Skills

• Comply, understand, and support corporate safety initiatives to ensure a safe work environment
• Ability and willingness to abide by Company’s Code of Conduct
• Valid driver’s license and ability to drive for extended periods of time
• Occasional travel, some overnight, as required

Disclaimer: The listed qualifications and requirements for each position are intended as guidelines.  Mini-Circuits reserves the right to hire outside of these guidelines at Management’s discretion.

Mini-Circuits is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, familial status, gender identity, gender dysphoria, pregnancy-related condition, and domestic violence victim status or protected class characteristic, or any other protected characteristic as established by federal or state law.