Prototype Soldering Assembly Technician

Job Purpose Performs assembly of all products within the production and prototype area using a variety of manual and automatic tools. Responsibilities Interprets and performs functions per product process plans and complex engineering prints. Performs a wide variety of assembly/support on electronic, electro‑mechanical, mechanical or measurement systems. Determines and/or follows methods and sequence of operations in performing wiring, component installation, hand soldering, cable harnessing, and fitting on prototype and assembly units. Performs test and production machine setups while adhering to tolerancing stated in component/assembly drawings. Provides feedback to Engineering on process, fixture, and documentation improvement opportunities. Testing/Evaluation/Assembly of Company and competitor's products and components. Separates non‑conforming product from conforming product. Knowledge of quality system documentation and the interrelation of the complete quality system. Meets the required rate of production for the product being produced. May be responsible for closing jobs and pulling production schedule for the team. Requisition and communicate maintenance needs for special set‑up and complicated machine adjustments. Knowledge of established site processes for the product being produced. Compliance and participation in all Smiths Connectors EHS programs, policies, procedures and training requirements. Qualifications Technical Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Must have basic math skills Ability to interpret and perform assembly functions Ability to follow detailed written or verbal instructions Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings Above average manual dexterity and the ability to work with very small parts Ability to work with others Must have excellent eye/hand coordination Ability to use microscopes, comparator, and other measuring devices 3+ years' experience soldering 3+ years' experience preparing and terminating cables and fine wires IPC J and A certifications IPC A 610 certification which covers wire and cable assembly. Planning and Decision Making Maintain work schedules that will meet customer requirements. Adapt to daily changes in production and meet shipping schedules. Flow of work and character of duties involve normal mental and visual attention along with manual coordination. Impact and Scope Communication with Lead and Supervisor with issues that will compromise quality. Kansas City location as well as other Smiths Interconnect stakeholders Training Requirements J-STD-001, IPC-610, IPC-620 certification or extensive hands‑on training Stakeholders & Relationships Work with Supervisor to meet production demands Direct report to Supervisor Travel 0% Security US Citizen or Permanent Resident status not required. Benefits Competitive salary, benefits package, and performance‑related incentives. Location Milpitas, a city with a tech sector and vibrant cultural scene. Equal Opportunity Employer We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity. Recruitment Notice At no time during the hiring process will Smiths Group, nor any of our recruitment partners ever request payment to enable participation - including, but not limited to, interviews or testing. Avoid fraudulent requests by applying via the company careers website. #J-18808-Ljbffr Lehigh Heavy Forge Corporation