2nd Shift Engineering Technician

Acara Solutions - Canonsburg, PA

Full-time

Canonsburg, PA

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

Acara Solutions is seeking an Engineering Technician for our client, Progeny Systems LLC, located in Canonsburg, PA. Progeny Systems is a high-tech business that specializes in software and hardware system integration, cutting-edge research and development, and manufacturing. The company provides premium systems, services, and products for the Department of Defense, government agencies, and commercial clients. As a technology leader, Progeny Systems operates in various areas including technology insertion, acoustic sensors, signal processing, combat systems, torpedoes, cybersecurity, knowledge management, and electronic warfare. In this role, the Engineering Technician will be responsible for a variety of tasks including the population and de-population of fine-pitch surface mount parts, BGAs, and through-hole components. The technician will isolate components and circuits by lifted pins, cut traces, and Kapton tape, as well as repair cut traces and lifted pads. Additional responsibilities include the addition of floating circuits to existing pads, exposed copper, and vias, as well as board clean-up and mechanical securement of all modifications. The technician will also be involved in conformal coating removal and touch-ups, documenting all changes in cable assembly and rework, and initial assembly/build-up of cables per engineering drawings. The position requires soldering, crimping, and termination of wires to connectors, lugs, or terminal blocks, applying strain relief, potting, and isolation mechanisms according to the drawings, and labeling components. Performing continuity and resistance measurements, hi-pot tests, and initial assembly of modules, enclosures, and rack systems are also key responsibilities. The technician will apply proper torque to fasteners, use adhesives and thermal pads, manage cables, and maintain As-Built Lists. Additionally, the technician will be responsible for maintaining the equipment necessary in the lab to perform tasks, reviewing drawings for essential tools, and identifying and procuring consumables such as IPA, conformal coating touch-up pens, flux, cotton swabs, and solder tips. Tracking equipment calibration and location, researching opportunities to improve the engineering team's in-house capabilities, and communicating with the engineering team for alignment on goals and schedules are also part of the role.

Responsibilities

• Population/de-population of fine-pitch surface mount parts, BGAs, and through-hole components.
• Isolation of components/circuits by lifted pins, cut traces, and Kapton tape.
• Repair of cut traces and lifted pads.
• Addition of floating circuits to existing pads, exposed copper, and vias.
• Board clean-up and mechanical securement of all modifications.
• Conformal coating removal and touch-ups.
• Documenting all changes in cable assembly/rework.
• Initial assembly/build-up of cables per engineering drawings.
• Soldering, crimping, and termination of wires to connectors, lugs, or terminal blocks.
• Applying strain relief, potting, and isolation mechanisms by the drawings.
• Labeling the components.
• Performing continuity/resistance measurements and hi-pot tests.
• Initial assembly of modules, enclosures, and rack systems.
• Applying proper torque to fasteners.
• Use of adhesives and thermal pads.
• Cable management.
• Maintaining As-Built Lists.
• Maintaining equipment necessary in the lab to perform tasks.
• Reviewing drawings for essential tools in advance of assembly.
• Identifying and procuring consumables such as IPA, conformal coating touch-up pens, flux, cotton swabs, and solder tips.
• Tracking of equipment calibration and location.
• Researching opportunities to improve the engineering team's in-house capabilities and turnaround.
• Communicating with the engineering team for alignment on goals and schedule.

Requirements

• Associate Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum of 2 years experience with reading electrical schematics, assembly drawings, and re-work documentation.

Nice-to-haves

• Certified in IPC J-STD-001 Class 3, WHMA-A-620, IPC-7711/IPC-7721 standards.
• Surface mount and through-hole assembly experience.
• Understanding of basic electrical principles.
• Adaptability to changing environments and project needs.
• Practical problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure and manage deadlines.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft applications such as Word, Excel, Power Point, and Visio.
• Strong communication skills.

Benefits

• Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.
• Accommodations available for applicants taking part in the selection process.