Electronics Worker II

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Performs highly specialized tasks related to the assembly, disassembly, rework, and repair of complex electronic assemblies, with a primary focus on fine pitch and surface mount technology.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assembles, disassembles, reworks, and repairs surface mount (including J-leaded devices, 0402 or smaller devices, fine pitch, BGA, etc.) and through-hole printed circuit card assemblies, flex circuits, sub-assemblies, and electro-mechanical assemblies.
• Performs board and component preparation, including specialized handling of sensitive components.
• Performs highly skilled soldering and desoldering of fine pitch components, including BGA rework.
• Executes modifications, upgrades, and component replacement on complex PCBs.
• Interprets process routings, wiring diagrams, and similar production planning documents or drawings.
• Performs touch-up and other specialized assembly tasks.
• May assemble cabinets, chassis, consoles, or similar devices and install them with electronic or electro-mechanical equipment.
• Operates machines that solder/desolder, press, shape, wind, or place component parts.
• Cleans and deglosses parts using specialized cleaning devices, solutions, and abrasives.
• Performs intermediate assembly tasks, such as conformal coating, potting, encapsulating, sanding, cleaning, bonding, curing, stamping, etching, impregnating, and color-coding parts and assemblies.
• Performs informal, self in-process checks on manufactured items prior to submitting to authorized formal inspection and/or test personnel for determining product validation and final acceptance.
• May assist other related job classifications when directed.
• Collects and analyzes data for Statistical Process Control (SPC).
• Trains and mentors less experienced Electronic Workers.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Expertise in working with fine pitch and surface mount components (0402, BGA, etc.).
• Mastery of soldering and desoldering techniques, specifically for fine pitch components.
• Deep understanding of electronic component identification and handling, including ESD precautions.
• Ability to read and interpret complex process routings, wiring diagrams, and schematics.
• Knowledge of and experience with IPC standards, especially IPC-7711 (Rework Procedures). Familiarity with IPC - 610, and J-STD-001 is preferred.
• Understanding of basic electronics, including electronic component identification.
• Ability to work from routing instructions and interpret mechanical and electrical schematics.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Experience in electronic assembly, rework, and repair, with a demonstrated focus on fine pitch and complex assemblies.

Physical and Other Requirements:

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Good eyesight and ability to distinguish color.
• May require sitting, standing, kneeling, or squatting for extended periods.
• May be exposed to solvents, flux, thinners, and other cleaning compounds.
• Requires the use of visual aids (magnification lenses, binocular microscopes) and specific personal safety equipment.
• Ability to obtain a Secret security clearance may be required.
• Must pass solder verification for fine pitch classification.

Ability to obtain a secret security clearance may be required.