Contract

Electronics Assembly Team Lead

Lead PCB assembly operations, fine-pitch SMT and through-hole soldering, component-level debugging, firmware programming, testing, and quality assurance.

Job #137429
IT / IS
Houston, Texas

Talascend is currently seeking an Electronics Assembly Team Lead for a contract opportunity with our client in Houston, Texas.

Overview

Responsible for scheduling and controlling the daily work arrangements of the assembly team while providing leadership and instruction to meet production goals. This role also assists with assembling, soldering, testing, quality assurance, and troubleshooting electronic units.

Responsibilities

  • Direct the work of assembly team members.
  • Review stock levels and request manufacturing orders.
  • Update assembly tracking systems daily.
  • Train existing and new employees.
  • Read and follow ISO 9000 work instructions to assemble and refurbish units.
  • Assemble and solder through-hole and fine-pitch SMT components to PCBAs.
  • Work on multiple product types.
  • Perform quality assurance checks and test units to confirm work has been completed according to work instructions.
  • Assist with testing and inspecting products for proper operation after the burn-in process.
  • Establish team metrics, track performance, and publish results.
  • Identify and implement process improvements.
  • Debug products to the component level when required.
  • Program firmware into units for production and special projects.
  • Adhere to safety and ESD guidelines.

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED.
  • Five or more years of soldering experience with fine-pitch SMT and through-hole components.
  • Three years of mechanical assembly experience.
  • Previous experience with device diagnostics or debugging to the component level.
  • Knowledge of soldering to an IPC 610 Class II standard for fine-pitch SMT and through-hole soldering.
  • Ability to solder fine-pitch SMT and through-hole components and wires.
  • Ability to read and understand ISO work instructions.
  • Ability to identify components.
  • Ability to multitask with multiple products at the same time.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with others inside and outside the team.
  • Ability to train and direct employees.
  • While performing the duties of this job, regularly stand, sit, talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, telephone, and a variety of office equipment.
  • Occasionally reach, lift, stoop, or kneel.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Team leader experience.
  • Experience in fine-pitch SMT or BGA soldering.
  • Experience with flashing firmware.
  • Experience in quality assurance.
  • IPC 610 certification.

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary.

Background Check and Drug Screen may be required.

Talascend is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.

Military connected talent encouraged to apply.