A Cable Fabrication Technician III position just opened up in Pasadena, CA at the

JPL/NASA

facility. In this role you will be supporting the Electronic Manufacturing, Packaging, & Technical Services Section, which provides engineering services that include the following: fabrication of electronics (boards and cables/harnesses), microelectronic and photonic hardware; electronic packaging, manufacturing engineering and electronic hardware thermal/structural analysis; advanced electronic packaging engineering, technology development and process engineering; technical facilities management and cleanroom services/certification; custom measurement systems development and instrumentation services; calibration services, test equipment loan pool and metrology engineering, and technical inventory management, cryogenics services and Flight Hardware Logistics Program (FHLP). Must have a High School diploma with 8 years of experience.

Location:

Pasadena, CA 91109

Position:

Cable Fabrication Technician II Compensation:

$22.85 - $53.00/hour

DOE Duration:

12 months or longer

Schedule:

1 st Shift 9/80 We do offer PTO, holidays, 401k, medical, dental, and vision benefits.

Overview:

As an Cable Fabrication Technician III, you will be supporting the Electronic Manufacturing, Packaging, & Technical Services Section, which provides engineering services that include the following: fabrication of electronics (boards and cables/harnesses), microelectronic and photonic hardware; electronic packaging, manufacturing engineering and electronic hardware thermal/structural analysis; advanced electronic packaging engineering, technology development and process engineering; technical facilities management and cleanroom services/certification; custom measurement systems development and instrumentation services; calibration services, test equipment loan pool and metrology engineering, and technical inventory management, cryogenics services and Flight Hardware Logistics Program (FHLP).

Responsibilities:

Perform cable operations including soldering, crimping, routing on mockups, wrapping cable assemblies, testing, potting, and closing connectors. Operate manual manufacturing tools and equipment to produce high-reliability cable and harness assemblies. Support the manufacturer engineer in assessing and recommending design modifications. Support various customer labs and the Spacecraft Assembly Facility in final integration, when required.

Required Skills:

Typically requires a High School diploma with a minimum of 8 years of general experience. Has used innovative and creative approaches in resolving unusual situations. Participated on teams within and outside of own organization. Ability to work under a microscope.

Desired Skills:

Demonstrated IPC J-STD-001 and/or

NASA 8739

certification training. Demonstrated experience in Surface Mount Technology printed wiring assemblies. Demonstrated experience in polymerics adhesives, potting, and conformal coating material application and mixing. Demonstrated experience with JPL fabrication standards for printed wiring electronic assemblies, cables and harnesses. Knowledge of electronic and mechanical fabrication techniques to fabricate and assemble complex mechanical, electronic, electro-mechanical, cable harness assembly, devices, fixtures, parts or equipment. Understanding of work techniques, applicable policies, procedures and practices in planning, setup, repair and/or modification of mechanical, electronic or electro-mechanical systems, experimental design circuitry, prototype models or specialized test equipment. Experience in working from schematics, rough sketches, diagrams, layouts or plans often requiring interpretation. Experience working in cleanroom environments and ESD workstations.

About our client:

Our client is a research and development lab federally funded by NASA and managed by Caltech. Manages many of NASA's robotic missions exploring Earth, the solar system, and our universe.

About APR:

Since 1980 APR Consulting, Inc. has provided professional recruiting and contingent workforce solutions to a diverse mix of clients, industries, and skill sets nationwide. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity! If you feel your experience is the match for this position please apply today and join our team. We look forward to working with you! #SPC1