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Los Angeles, California, United States
Onsite
At Motorola Solutions, we believe that everything starts with our people. We’re a global close-knit community, united by the relentless pursuit to help keep people safer everywhere. We build and connect technologies to help protect people, property and places. Our solutions foster the collaboration that’s critical for safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals, safer businesses, and ultimately, safer nations. Connect with a career that matters, and help us build a safer future.
Would you like to join an incredibly talented group of people, doing very challenging work, with the prime directive of “Keeping Our Heroes Connected”?
THE OPPORTUNITY
Silvus is seeking an Engineering Technician - Soldering Specialist who will report to the Team Lead of Electronics Design. This position collaborates closely with a multidisciplinary team of Electrical and Mechanical Engineers to support the assembly of advanced wireless communication systems, providing expert technical assistance throughout the process.
This position is fully onsite, Monday through Friday, at Silvus Technologies’ HQ in the heart of vibrant West Los Angeles.
The following is a list of at least some of the current essential job functions of the position. Management may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time at its discretion.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Printed circuit board SMD rework to support new product development.
Custom wiring harness creation and electro-mechanical prototype assembly.
Working with a cross-functional engineering team to assist with validation and testing.
Performing lab and field testing of electronic equipment and systems.
Responsible for other related duties as required by the engineering team.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
High School Diploma/GED.
Minimum 5 years of experience in Printed Circuit Board hand soldering with experience using lead-free solder.
Rework down to 0201 passives, perform trace cuts, and route fine gauge wire to support development.
Experience in a development lab setting.
Ability to manage priorities across several projects and operate with a high level of independence.
Proficiency in the use of electrical modification equipment (soldering station, heat-gun, and preheater).
Proficiency in reading and interpreting PCB rework and mechanical assembly instructions, electrical schematics, assembly drawings, BOMs, and mechanical 2D drawings.
Ability to work under a microscope.
Knowledge of hand assembly tools and common screw types.
Possess an understanding of component sizes/packages and wire gauges.
Ensure a high level of quality in all phases of prototyping.
Usage of DMM’s, oscilloscopes, power supplies, etc.
Certified with IPC-A-610 and/or J-STD-001 standards.
NOTE - Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. Citizen, or U.S. Permanent Resident) due to clients under U.S. federal contracts.
All employment is contingent upon the successful clearance of a background check and drug test.
PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Ability to rework 0.4mm pitch BGAs.
Working knowledge of thermal interface materials, gaskets, thread locker, and conformal coating.
Experience conducting IP rating testing.
Experience with thermal testing in a temperature chamber.
Basic Radio Frequency knowledge is a plus.
Passion for working on electrical hardware.
WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Rare local travel, as required.
Indoor air-conditioned facility.
Occasional exposure to heat, cold, and allergens while performing tests or demonstrations in the field.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to do the following:
Lift up to 25 lbs. of equipment for the setup of demonstrations and testing.
Walking/Moving in the labs.
Handling (grasping, holding).
Repetitive Hand Motion.
Fingering (fine dexterity).
COMPENSATION: $33.65 - $38.46 / hourly
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Consistent with Motorola Solutions values and applicable law, we provide the following information to promote pay transparency and equity. Pay within this range varies and depends on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The actual offer will be based on the individual candidate.
High School Diploma or GED.
Minimum 5 years of experience in Printed Circuit Board hand soldering with experience using lead-free solder.
Certified with IPC-A-610 and/or J-STD-001 standards.
NOTE - Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. Citizen, or U.S. Permanent Resident) due to clients under U.S. federal contracts.
All employment is contingent upon the successful clearance of a background check and drug test.
Our U.S. Benefits include:
Incentive Bonus Plans
Medical, Dental, Vision benefits
401K with Company Match
10 Paid Holidays
Generous Paid Time Off Packages
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Paid Parental & Family Leave
and more!
EEO Statement
Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally-protected characteristic.
We are proud of our people-first and community-focused culture, empowering every Motorolan to be their most authentic self and to do their best work to deliver on the promise of a safer world. If you’d like to join our team but feel that you don’t quite meet all of the preferred skills, we’d still love to hear why you think you’d be a great addition to our team.
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