Technician

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

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

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

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

• 4/10-1st Shift

• Applicants responding to this position will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements by currently possessing the ability to view classified government information.
• Employment will be contingent on clearing a drug screen and background check. Both must clear prior to start date.
• Candidates responding to this posting must currently possess the eligibility to work in the United States. No third parties please.