PCB Soldering & Assembly Technician; Electronics Assembler III) Control Panels

Job Description Summary

Join our team as an Electronics Assembler, where you'll perform precision disassembly, reassembly, and testing of cutting‑edge electronic products using advanced tools and equipment. You'll mentor teammates, troubleshoot using schematics, and ensure every product meets the highest quality standards while adhering to safety regulations. With 3-5 years of electronics assembly experience and certifications like IPC-A-610, J-STD-001, and IPC-7711, you'll play a vital role in driving innovation and excellence in manufacturing.

Join our team as an Electronics Assembler III where precision, soldering skill, and hands‑on electronics craftsmanship are essential. You will disassemble, reassemble, test, and troubleshoot complex power conversion and control products, ensuring they meet strict quality and safety standards. This role is central to delivering products that power aviation technologies.

• Perform precision soldering and rework on printed circuit boards (PCBs) and electronic sub‑assemblies to IPC standards.
• Disassemble and reassemble chassis, sub‑assemblies, and components with minimal instruction while maintaining high quality.
• Set up and operate test equipment: digital/analog voltmeters, oscilloscopes, Hi‑Pot testers, and other diagnostic tools; interpret schematics to isolate and repair faults.
• Mentor and cross‑train teammates in assembly, soldering best practices, and troubleshooting techniques.
• Interpret engineering drawings and specifications; recommend process and quality improvements.
• Maintain organized workstations, calibration of tools, and strict adherence to safety procedures and SQDC (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost).

• Hands‑on soldering experience (see specifics below).
• Certifications:
  
  IPC‑A‑610, J‑STD‑001, and IPC‑7711 (or ability to obtain).
• Experience:
  
  3‑5 years of electronics assembly and testing in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency using hand tools, gauges, schematics, and electronic test equipment.
• Strong dexterity, excellent hand‑eye coordination, and basic computer skills.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• This role may encounter high risk or hazardous operations and/or include working shifts beyond a standard workweek. As such, a requirement of the role is to be at least 18 years of age by the time of joining.

• Demonstrated ability in both through‑hole and surface‑mount soldering (SMT and THT), including component replacement and rework.
• Experience with soldering under microscope, using hot air rework stations, irons of varied wattages, and solder paste/flux handling.
• Familiarity with solder quality inspection per IPC‑A‑610 criteria and performing corrective rework per IPC‑7711.
• Ability to solder fine‑pitch ICs, connectors, and power components reliably and repeatably.

• Career Growth: GE isn’t just a great place to start your career—it’s a great place to expand and grow your career. Many entry‑level employees grow into leadership roles in operations or other parts of the business. There are also opportunities to continue your career at GE in Bohemia or across the globe.
• Benefits:
  Our range of benefits includes health care starting on day one, 401 (k) savings plan with generous employer match, paid time off and more.
• Education Assistance: GE encourages employees to continue their education and provides financial support to further employee learning.
• Work environment: GE Aerospace facility located in Islip, Long Island is dedicated to the design and manufacture of power conversion & control products, Battery systems, Lighting Controllers, Frequency Converters, Digital Control Products, Control Panels, Inverters, Power supplies and Advanced power conversion…