Soldering Technician

Job Title: Soldering Technician
Location: Redmond, WA 98052
Duration: 12-month contract
Pay Rate: $35 to $40 per hour

Role Overview:

• This role supports aerospace hardware builds and rework.


• The focus is hands-on soldering and rework of high-density PCBs and surface-mount components.


• All work is expected to meet IPC visual acceptability standards.

Practical Soldering Exam

• Candidates will complete a hands-on exam covering the areas below.

< data-start="534" data-end="577">1. Surface-Mount Component Soldering

• Solder SMD resistors onto a PCB. Evaluation focuses on:


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  Accurate placement and alignment

  
  


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  Proper solder wetting and clean fillet formation

  
  


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  No tombstoning, solder bridges, or cold joints

  
  


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  Final appearance meeting IPC visual standards

  
  

< data-start="826" data-end="846">2. PCB Rework

• Remove and replace an SMD component. Evaluation includes:


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  Controlled and appropriate heat application

  
  


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  No lifted pads or PCB damage

  
  


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  Proper pad cleaning and preparation before reinstallation

  
  


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  Clean final result with minimal residue

  
  

< data-start="1093" data-end="1122">3. IC Package Handling

• Work with multiple IC package types such as SOIC, QFN, and QFP. Candidates must demonstrate:


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  Correct IC orientation and Pin 1 identification

  
  


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  Precise alignment before soldering

  
  


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  Understanding of package-specific handling challenges

  
  

< data-start="1366" data-end="1401">4. High-Density PCB Assembly

• Work with tight spacing and fine-pitch components. Evaluated on:


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  Solder control and consistency

  
  


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  Bridge prevention

  
  


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  Effective use of flux and magnification

  
  

< data-start="1569" data-end="1602">5. IPC Standards Awareness

• Formal IPC certification is not required, but candidates must:


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  Understand what acceptable solder joints look like

  
  


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  Demonstrate attention to inspection quality and workmanship

  
  

Preferred Experience

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  Surface-mount soldering experience (beyond through-hole)

  
  


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  Hands-on PCB rework experience

  
  


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  Familiarity with IC packages and orientation

  
  


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  Use of microscopes or magnification tools

  
  


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  Working knowledge of IPC workmanship standards

  
  

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, short-term disability insurance, paid parking/public transportation, paid time off, paid sick and safe time, hours of paid vacation time, weeks of paid parental leave, and paid holidays annually as applicable.