Engineering Technician at Bowhead / UIC Technical Services

Bowhead seeks an Surface Mount Technology (SMT) Assembly Technician to hand solder, assemble and troubleshoot SMT circuit boards and create electrical/mechanical products built to DoD specifications and standards. 

• Hand solder SMT components under a stereo microscope.
• Perform a variety of tasks ranging from repetitive to non-repetitive production assembly operations on electronic and/or mechanical assemblies and subassemblies.
• Determine methods and sequences of assembly operations where complete information is not readily available.
• Works from schematics diagrams, written and verbal descriptions, layouts, which include harnessing and mechanical components.
• Use of hand tools, power tools, calibration tools and test equipment.
• Performs continuity checks and conducts quality inspections on work in process and completed work. Perform quality tasks by visual observation, bill of materials and assembly drawings.
• Disassemble, modify, rework, reassemble, and test experimental/prototype assemblies and subassemblies according to specifications and under simulated conditions.
• Maintain board and parts inventory accuracy.
• Other work as directed and all tasks incidental to the successful performance of this position.

• Minimum of a High School education.
• Experience in applying engineering services to engagement system.
• components and assemblies. This experience includes developing and testing solutions to solve
• technical problems in research and development, manufacturing, inspection, and maintenance,
• and assisting engineers in inspecting products, conducting tests, and collecting data.
• Three (3) years of experience in assembly, preferred.
• Two (2) years of SMT Hand Soldering.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees and outside contacts.
• Ability to work is on site, 5 days a week.

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds
• Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time
• Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Must currently hold a security clearance at the Secret level.  US Citizenship is a requirement for Secret clearance at this location.

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