Micro-Electronics Assembler (Aerospace)

Location: Danvers, Massachusetts, United States; onsite role

Hourly rate: $31.00–$39.00. Eligible new hires may receive a one-time $5,000 sign-on bonus.

Company

Crane Aerospace & Electronics supplies critical systems and components for aerospace and defense applications, including aircraft, satellite, medical, missile, and unmanned aerial systems.

What you will do

• Assemble and solder electronic components under a microscope using SMT, through-hole, and fine-gauge wire techniques.
• Perform microscope-assisted soldering at 10–40x magnification in accordance with IPC-610 and J-STD-001 standards.
• Read schematics, blueprints, technical drawings, and engineering instructions for complex assembly, rework, and test-equipment builds.
• Perform board-level rework, touch-up, magnetics winding, wire and cable harness assembly, bonding, repairs, and modifications.
• Collaborate with engineers to update drawings, parts lists, and processes and recommend production improvements.
• Build tooling jigs, automated and manual test equipment, and support continuous improvement activities.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of electronics assembly experience, preferably in a research and development environment.
• Experience with wire harness assembly, crimping, wiring, terminal soldering, repair and rework procedures, and schematic or print reading.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Certificate in soldering/desoldering and certificate in circuit board modification.
• Effective communication with technicians, engineers, and other non-manufacturing personnel.
• Must be eligible to obtain authorization to access U.S. export-controlled information and comply with ITAR and applicable security investigation requirements.

Culture & Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance starting the first day of the month.
• 15 days of paid time off accruing from the first day and 12 paid holidays annually.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Education reimbursement available after 6 months of employment.
• Lean manufacturing environment focused on operational excellence, efficiency, and accuracy.
• Background check required; FAA-sensitive positions may require participation in a random drug testing pool.