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Soldering Technician

Contract to Hire: Redmond, Washington, US

Salary Range: 35.00 - 40.00 | Per Hour

Job Code: 367095

End Date: 2026-02-20

Days Left: 1 days, 21 hours left

Job Title: Soldering Technician
Location: Redmond, WA 98052
Duration: 12-month contract
Pay Rate: $35 to $40 per hour

Role Overview:

  • This role supports aerospace hardware builds and rework.
  • The focus is hands-on soldering and rework of high-density PCBs and surface-mount components.
  • All work is expected to meet IPC visual acceptability standards.

Practical Soldering Exam

  • Candidates will complete a hands-on exam covering the areas below.

1. Surface-Mount Component Soldering

  • Solder SMD resistors onto a PCB. Evaluation focuses on:

  • Accurate placement and alignment

  • Proper solder wetting and clean fillet formation

  • No tombstoning, solder bridges, or cold joints

  • Final appearance meeting IPC visual standards

2. PCB Rework

  • Remove and replace an SMD component. Evaluation includes:

  • Controlled and appropriate heat application

  • No lifted pads or PCB damage

  • Proper pad cleaning and preparation before reinstallation

  • Clean final result with minimal residue

3. IC Package Handling

  • Work with multiple IC package types such as SOIC, QFN, and QFP. Candidates must demonstrate:

  • Correct IC orientation and Pin 1 identification

  • Precise alignment before soldering

  • Understanding of package-specific handling challenges

4. High-Density PCB Assembly

  • Work with tight spacing and fine-pitch components. Evaluated on:

  • Solder control and consistency

  • Bridge prevention

  • Effective use of flux and magnification

5. IPC Standards Awareness

  • Formal IPC certification is not required, but candidates must:

  • Understand what acceptable solder joints look like

  • Demonstrate attention to inspection quality and workmanship

Preferred Experience

  • Surface-mount soldering experience (beyond through-hole)

  • Hands-on PCB rework experience

  • Familiarity with IC packages and orientation

  • Use of microscopes or magnification tools

  • Working knowledge of IPC workmanship standards

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, short-term disability insurance, paid parking/public transportation, paid time off, paid sick and safe time, hours of paid vacation time, weeks of paid parental leave, and paid holidays annually – as applicable.

Job Requirement
  • Soldering Technician
  • SMT Technician
  • PCB Technician
  • Electronics Technician
  • Manufacturing Technician
  • Hardware Technician
  • Electronics Assembly Technician
  • Rework Technician
  • SMT
  • surface mount
  • SMD
  • rework
  • PCB
  • PCBA
  • printed circuit
  • QFN
  • QFP
  • SOIC
  • fine pitch
  • IPC
  • IPC-A-610
  • IPC standards
  • microscope
  • magnification
Reach Out to a Recruiter
  • Recruiter
  • Email
  • Phone
  • Prince Singh
  • prince.singh@collabera.com
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