Chipton-Ross is seeking a Technician for a contract opportunity in Riviera Beach, FL.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

(REQUIRED

SKILLS/EXPERIENCE

):

• 3+ years of hands on electronics assembly, with demonstrable expertise in soldering (including surface mount, through hole, and BGA) and wire harness manufacturing.

J STD 001

(Requirements for Soldered Electrical and Electronic Assemblies) and IPC 620 (Requirements for Cable and Wire Harness Assemblies) preferred; OSHA safety certification a plus.

• Proficient with soldering irons, hot air stations, reflow ovens, crimping tools, wire stripping machines, and test equipment (multimeters, oscilloscopes, continuity testers).
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally for up to 3 weeks per assignment, with minimal disruption to personal commitments.
• Strong problem solving capabilities, attention to detail, excellent documentation habits, and ability to work independently or within cross functional teams.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform hand soldering on printed circuit boards (PCBs) cable connectors.
• Assemble, crimp, and terminate wire harnesses to engineering drawings and schematics.
• Conduct visual and electrical inspections (continuity, insulation resistance) to ensure compliance with quality specifications.
• Interpret engineering schematics, wiring diagrams, and bill of materials (BOM) documents.
• Troubleshoot and repair/rework defective assemblies; document corrective actions.
• Maintain clean room and ESD controlled environments; enforce safety and handling protocols.
• Support prototype builds, low rate production, and field service deployments.
• Coordinate with engineering, quality, and supply chain teams to resolve issues and improve processes.
• Travel to customer or field locations for up to three weeks at a time, setting up workstations, performing on site repairs, and providing technical support.
• Final cable assembly processing to include molding/potting compound injection to create water tight cable barriers.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

(DESIRED

SKILLS/EXPERIENCE

):

Multimeter Proficiency:

Ability to use digital multimeters for precise voltage, current, resistance, and continuity measurements while troubleshooting complex electronic systems.

Fiber Optic Skills:

Experience performing fiber terminations (e.g., LC, SC, MPO) and splicing, as well as using fiber power meters and optical time domain reflectometers (OTDR) for link testing and verification.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to stand, bend, climb, and lift up to 30 lb for extended periods.

REQUIRED EDUCATION

• Accredited Associate's degree in Electronics, Electrical Engineering Technology, or related field; or equivalent military/industry training.

WORK HOURS

• 4/10-1st Shift