Electronics Assembler

Electronics Assembler

Crane Aerospace and Electronics invites applications for an Electronics Assembler position in Danvers, MA. The assembler will perform a variety of assembly tasks in support of prototype production, research, and development efforts. Items produced are used to prove out designs or provide prototypes for customer inspection. The role requires minimal supervision and typically involves building an item from start to finish using a variety of assembly skills.

• Assemble and solder electronic components using SMT, thru-hole, and fine-gauge wire techniques (28-36 AWG), including microscope-assisted soldering (10-40x) in accordance with IPC‑610 or J‑STD‑001 standards.
• Read and interpret schematics, blueprints, technical drawings, and verbal engineering instructions to perform complex assembly, rework, and test-equipment builds.
• Perform board-level rework, touch-up, magnetics winding, wire/cable harness assembly, bonding, and modification or repair of units as required.
• Work closely with engineers to update drawings, parts lists, and processes, and recommend improvements based on production observations.
• Monitor work-cell performance, participate in team meetings, and contribute ideas for continuous improvement of production processes.
• Maintain flexibility to support operations, including performing difficult assembly tasks and working overtime when needed.

• Assembly tasks include building holding apparatus (tooling jig), automated testing equipment (ATE) and manual test equipment.
• Assist engineer to redline drawing for release.

• Experience:
  
  5+ years of electronics assembly experience, preferably in a research and development setting.
• Knowledge:
  Knowledge of assembly techniques and recommend process improvements.
• Skills/Abilities:
  Experience with wire harness assembly and print/schematic reading; necessary communication skills to interact effectively with technicians, engineers, and other non-manufacturing personnel; ability to read process and assembly drawings, quality improvement process; ability to crimp/wire/term solder; ability to follow repair/rework procedures.
• Education/Certification:
  
  High School Diploma or equivalent;
  Certificate in Soldering/Desoldering;
  Certificate in Circuit Board Modification.
• Eligibility Requirement: This role requires access to U.S. export‑controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on the ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export‑controlled information from the U.S. Government. As a U.S. Department of Defense contractor, we are bound by the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Applicants selected may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet the eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

• Health, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance: Starting the first day of the month.
• Time Off: 15 days of paid time off that start accruing the first day at Crane and 12 paid holidays per year.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan: 401(k) plan with company match.
• Education Reimbursement: Eligible after 6 months of employment.

Hourly rate range: $31.00 to $39.00. Factors such as experience, skills, training, and other qualifications influence actual salary. Some roles may be eligible for participation in performance-based bonus programs.

This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work being performed by employees within this classification. It is not intended as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Crane is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, general identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.