Precision Micro‑Soldering Technician (PCB & RF)

Job Description

Job DescriptionPrecision 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