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Electronics Assembly Technician

  • San Diego, CA
  • 25 - 30 USD Hourly

Electronics Assembly Technician (PCB & Cable Assembly)

Summary

Responsible for modifying and assembling printed circuit board assemblies (PCAs) and building custom cable assemblies per configuration sheets, schematics, and work instructions. This role includes SMT and through-hole soldering, PCB rework, and integrating custom wire/cable assemblies directly to boards. Strong soldering skills, attention to detail, and the ability to identify documentation discrepancies are essential.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assemble bare PCBs into completed PCAs (SMT and through-hole components)

  • Perform PCB modifications and rework (add/remove/replace components)

  • Hand solder to IPC workmanship standards

  • Build cable assemblies (cut, strip, twist, tin, crimp, terminate connectors)

  • Solder wire and cable assemblies directly to PCBs

  • Interpret schematics, PCB drawings, wiring diagrams, and configuration sheets

  • Inspect solder joints and assemblies to ensure quality standards

  • Follow ESD, cleanliness, and documentation procedures

  • Escalate documentation discrepancies to engineering

  • Assist with basic electro-mechanical assembly as needed

Qualifications

  • Experience with SMT and through-hole soldering

  • PCB assembly and rework experience

  • Cable assembly and wire harness termination experience

  • Ability to read and interpret technical documentation

  • Strong attention to detail and quality standards

  • Ability to work independently and maintain an organized workspace

Preferred

  • IPC training (J-STD-001, IPC-A-610, IPC-7711/7721)

  • Fine-pitch SMT soldering experience

  • Low-volume, high-mix manufacturing experience

  • 3–5 years in electronics manufacturing

You should be proficient in:

  • IPC-A-610
  • Electrical Schematics
  • Soldering
  • PCB Assembly (Printed Circuit Board Assembly)
  • PCB Components (Printed Circuit Board Components)
  • Surface Mount Re-work
  • IPC Joint Industry Standard (IPC-J-STD)
  • Electrical / Electronic Systems
  • High School / GED
  • Blueprint Reading

Machines & technologies you'll use:

  • Flexible Circuits & Interconnects
  • SMT Machine
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