Solder Technician

Position

PCB Solder Technician I

Department: PCB

Reports To:

PCB Supervisor

Location:

Binghamton, NY

Responsible for performing basic soldering operations on printed circuit board assemblies in accordance with company workmanship standards, engineering documentation, and customer requirements. Supports the assembly and repair of electronic products through hand soldering, touch-up, and minor rework activities while maintaining compliance with ESD and quality standards.

• Perform hand soldering of through‑hole electronic components on printed circuit board assemblies using approved tools and techniques.
• Complete solder touch‑up operations following wave soldering processes as required.
• Install, replace, or remove electronic components in accordance with work instructions and engineering documentation.
• Utilize soldering irons, desoldering equipment, and hand tools safely and effectively.
• Verify proper component orientation, polarity, and placement prior to soldering operations.
• Maintain solder joints that meet applicable workmanship standards and company quality requirements.
• Perform visual inspection of solder joints and assemblies to verify compliance with workmanship standards.
• Identify common solder defects including insufficient solder, excessive solder, bridging, cold solder joints, and lifted leads.
• Report quality concerns, damaged components, or assembly discrepancies to supervision.
• Assist with correction of minor solder defects and rework activities as directed.
• Follow work instructions, assembly drawings, travelers, and manufacturing procedures.
• Accurately record completed operations and required production information.
• Ensure proper handling of ESD‑sensitive components and assemblies throughout the manufacturing process.
• Maintain a clean and organized workstation in accordance with 5S and department standards.
• Follow all safety procedures related to soldering equipment, chemicals, fluxes, and ESD controls.
• Properly maintain and care for assigned tools and equipment.
• Wear required personal protective equipment and ESD protection at all times.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 0–2 years of experience in electronics manufacturing, assembly, or soldering preferred.
• Basic understanding of electronic components and printed circuit boards.
• Ability to read and follow work instructions, assembly drawings, and bills of materials.
• Strong manual dexterity and hand‑eye coordination.
• Ability to perform repetitive detailed work while maintaining quality standards.
• Experience working in an ESD‑controlled environment preferred.
• IPC‑A‑610 and/or IPC J‑STD‑001 certification preferred but not required.

Work is performed in an electronics manufacturing environment with exposure to soldering equipment, flux fumes, cleaning chemicals, and small electronic components. Employees are required to wear appropriate ESD protection and personal protective equipment as specified by company policies. Work may involve extended periods of sitting, repetitive hand movements, and the use of magnification devices for detailed inspection and soldering operations.

The hiring range for this position in Binghamton, New York is: $16.00–$19.92 per hour. Additional compensation includes bonus programs, comprehensive health and welfare benefits, a 401(k) plan, and other employee discounts.

Bose is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics. Bose is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. We provide reasonable accommodations to ensure an ideal application experience. For further information, please refer to the EEOC Know Your Rights poster.