Manufacturing Technician

We offer a competitive salary, Medical/Dental/Vision benefits, Short and Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance, a 401(k) with employer matching, 11 paid holidays, and PTO – all in a collaborative, cross‑functional environment where your work directly supports high‑impact customer programs.

The Manufacturing Technician is responsible for operating and maintaining SMT production equipment, Selective Solder systems, AOI, X‑Ray inspection tools, performing manual Conformal Coating, and identifying and maintaining tooling to J‑STD‑001 and IPC‑A‑610 workmanship standards. This role supports production of high‑reliability electronics for DOD, NASA, and other mission‑critical customers.

• Perform all functions within the FES Quality Management System.
• Program and operate equipment to include SMT, Selective Solder, AOI inspection, and X‑Ray Inspection.
• Perform equipment maintenance and basic troubleshooting of manufacturing equipment.
• Identifies, selects and orders tools and supplies needed for production use.
• Operate within required process documentation parameters.
• Meet and comply with J‑STD‑001 Class 2, 3 or Space Addendum and customer‑specific quality requirements for aerospace and defense.
• Assembles products within defined production flow as needed to include building, testing, and inspecting.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, and production teams to resolve issues and improve processes.

• High School Diploma or GED or equivalent experience.
• Ability to interpret assembly drawings, BOMs, work instructions, and process documentation.
• Competently use hand tools, precision measurement equipment and ability to program machines.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work on high‑reliability, low‑volume builds.
• Proficient in use of computers and software to include MS Office; ability to gain proficiency in ERP and MES systems as well as other relevant Frontier Electronic Systems software systems.

• 3-5 years assembly experience preferred.
• Experience with BGA rework, reflow profiling, or process optimization.
• Familiarity with NASA‑STD‑8739 workmanship standards.
• Experience in a small‑team manufacturing environment where technicians wear multiple hats.
• Typical hours 8:00am - 5:00pm, M-F.
• Electronics manufacturer with a hands‑on, collaborative culture.
• Mix of prototype, low‑volume/high‑mix, and mission‑critical production with varying daily tasks.
• Employees may be exposed to intermittent sounds at a level above normal working conditions.

• Requires prolonged standing, fine‑motor work, and occasional lifting up to 30 lbs.
• Pass a vision test that meets the requirements of NASA 8739.6 and IPC‑J‑STD‑001 Space Addendum administered by a qualified health care professional.
• Ability to accurately distinguish colors.

Frontier Electronic Systems is an equal opportunity‑affirmative action employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, past or present military service, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.

Frontier Electronic Systems is Veteran Ready.