Engineering Micro-Assembler

Mini-Circuits designs, manufactures and distributes integrated circuits, modules, and sub-systems for high-performance radio frequency (RF) and microwave applications. With design, sales, and manufacturing locations in over 30 countries, Mini-Circuits’ products are used in a range of wired and wireless communications applications. Our products are also used in detection, measurement, and imaging applications, including military communication, guidance, and electronic countermeasure systems, commercial, scientific, military land, sea, and aircraft; automotive systems, medical systems, and industrial test equipment.

Mini-Circuits sells its products to over 20,000 customers globally through our direct sales force, applications engineering staff, and sales representatives, as well as through our extensive website.

Position Summary:

• Act as a micro-assembler to build small MIC and SMT based hardware for NPI (New Product Introduction) and production purposes.

Salary Range: $25-31/hr.

Job Function:

• Performs die attach using electrically conductive epoxies. Dispenses epoxy using both manual techniques and a dispensing machine
• Performs wire bonding tasks using a variety of wire and ribbon sizes and both ball and wedge-based techniques.
• Performs welding operations using a gap welder.
• Performs tacking operations using a thermosonic bonder.
• Performs soldering tasks with small components.
• Performs delicate rework tasks while minimizing collateral damage.
• Self-inspects his/her own work.
• Assists with troubleshooting units for inspection
• Reads and works from assembly drawings and provide markups with improvements/design changes when necessary.
• Provides feedback on the manufacturability of the design during the E-Run phase to make the design production ready.
• Keeps work area neat and clean and assists other staff with keeping lab clean.
• Perform all relevant transactions in the ERP system (Move In, Move Out, Clock On, Clock Off, etc.).

The duties, responsibilities and expectations described above are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the member, within the scope of the position.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum 5 years of micro-assembly experience in SMT, small mechanical assembly
• Minimum 2 years of micro-assembly experience in MIC, die attach, wire bonding
• Ability to read, write and orally communicate in English.
• Ability to read and interpret an assembly drawing.
• Ability to utilize electronic work instructions and assembly drawings.
• Ability to sit at a bench for an extended period of time.
• Ability to work under a microscope.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to learn ERP interface to order parts and perform run related transactions.
• Must be willing to work in a multi-disciplinary team (Engineers, Technicians, Assemblers, Designers, Manufacturing and Process Engineers).
• Must be willing to grow and improve micro-assembly skills and work closely with other assemblers

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit and use hands to operate a computer keyboard. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Cultural Focus

• Displays enthusiasm and Passion for their work
• Works to the standard of Uncompromising Quality by meeting or exceeding stated objectives and embracing continuous improvement
• Exercises sound Business Judgement, ensuring that efforts are on track with the Company’s goals
• Operates with the mindset of Customer Obsession – by meeting or exceeding expectations to both internal and external customers
• Takes Accountability by taking ownership and accepting responsibility for their conduct and contributions
• Demonstrates a strong sense of urgency and accomplishes tasks with Speed and attention to detail
• Cooperates, collaborates and contributes to shared goals with a strong sense of Teamwork
• Conducts themselves with Honesty & Integrity and treats all members with Trust & Respect

Additional Requirements/Skills

• Comply, understand, and support corporate safety initiatives to ensure a safe work environment
• Ability and willingness to abide by Company’s Code of Conduct
• Valid driver’s license and ability to drive for extended periods of time
• Occasional travel, some overnight, as required

Disclaimer: The listed qualifications and requirements for each position are intended as guidelines. Mini-Circuits reserves the right to hire outside of these guidelines at Management’s discretion.

Mini-Circuits is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, familial status, gender identity, gender dysphoria, pregnancy-related condition, and domestic violence victim status or protected class characteristic, or any other protected characteristic as established by federal or state law.