Soldering Technician

Position: Senior Electronics Technician

Department: Production / Electronics Manufacturing

Location: Hyderabad

Company: Infinity Integrations Private Limited

Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Summary

The Soldering Technician is responsible for the assembly, soldering, inspection, repair, and testing of electronic assemblies, printed circuit boards (PCBs), wiring harnesses, and electro-mechanical components used in aerospace, defence, UAV, and industrial electronic systems. The role requires adherence to IPC standards, ESD procedures, and company Quality Management System (AS9100D/ISO 9001).

Key Responsibilities

• Perform hand soldering and de-soldering of through-hole (THT), surface mount (SMT), and fine-pitch electronic components.

• Assemble and solder PCBs according to engineering drawings, BOMs, assembly instructions, and work orders.

• Fabricate, terminate, and solder cable assemblies and wiring harnesses.

• Inspect solder joints using magnification equipment to ensure compliance with IPC workmanship standards.

• Repair defective PCB assemblies by replacing damaged components.

• Perform continuity, insulation resistance, and functional testing of assembled products.

• Identify and report manufacturing defects, component shortages, and process issues.

• Maintain traceability of components and production records.

• Follow ESD-safe handling procedures during assembly and testing.

• Ensure proper use and maintenance of soldering stations, hot air rework stations, microscopes, and test equipment.

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment (5S).

• Support production, engineering, and quality teams during prototype and production builds.

• Comply with AS9100D quality procedures and documentation requirements.

Required Qualifications

• ITI / Diploma in Electronics, Electrical, Instrumentation, or equivalent.

• 2–5 years of experience in electronic assembly and soldering.

Technical Skills

• Excellent hand soldering skills for SMT and THT components.

• Experience with fine-pitch ICs, QFP, SOIC, SOT, and connector soldering.

• Knowledge of PCB assembly techniques.

• Experience in cable and harness soldering.

• Ability to read schematics, assembly drawings, and wiring diagrams.

• Familiarity with multimeters, oscilloscopes, continuity testers, and power supplies.

• Knowledge of ESD protection requirements.

• Understanding of IPC-A-610 and IPC/WHMA-A-620 workmanship standards.

• Experience with hot-air rework stations and soldering microscopes.

Preferred Skills

• IPC-A-610 Certified IPC Specialist (CIS) and/or IPC/WHMA-A-620 certification.

• Experience in aerospace, defence, UAV, or medical electronics manufacturing.

• Experience with conformal coating and PCB cleaning processes.

• Basic understanding of quality documentation and traceability.

Personal Attributes

• High attention to detail.

• Good hand-eye coordination.

• Ability to work under production schedules.

• Strong teamwork and communication skills.

• Commitment to quality and continuous improvement.

Working Conditions

• Electronics assembly laboratory/production floor.

• ESD-controlled environment.

• Use of microscopes and precision soldering tools.

• Occasional overtime to meet production schedules.

Preferred Industry Experience

• Aerospace

• Defence

• Space Systems