Job Information
Aerotek Soldering Technician in Camas, Washington
Job Title: Soldering Technician
Job Description
Join our prototype team to collaborate with electrical engineers in building intricate circuit board layouts, including wiring and cabling. Your role will involve identifying components through drawings and schematics, and hand soldering both surface mount and thru-hole components, sometimes exceeding 500 individual components.
Responsibilities
Collaborate with the prototype team and electrical engineers to build complex circuit board layouts.
Identify components using drawings and schematics.
Hand solder (surface mount and thru-hole) components to the board.
Communicate with the testing team about any anticipated issues during the assembly process.
Run functionality testing and troubleshoot to identify root causes.
Rework areas as needed and maintain an organized workstation and inventory of build materials.
Essential Skills
Expertise in soldering and building complex circuit boards.
Proficient in wiring/cabling for power converting systems.
Experience with surface mount and thru-hole soldering.
Ability to read blueprints, electrical schematics, and drawings.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Experience with wire crimping and wire harnessing.
Familiarity with printed circuit boards and prototype builds.
IPC certification is a plus.
Experience with pneumatic crimpers is a plus.
Compliance with ITAR regulations.
Why Work Here?
This position offers an exciting opportunity to work in a brand new facility dedicated to innovative and expanding product lines for Fiber Laser power conversion systems. As a very large employer, we provide numerous growth opportunities for technicians and engineers.
Work Environment
Work with a global leader in high-power semiconductor and fiber lasers, serving industrial, microfabrication, aerospace, and defense applications. Our headquarters is in Vancouver, WA, with additional operations in the U.S., China, and Finland. Join a team that employs over 1,000 people worldwide.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Camas, WA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $28.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Camas,WA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Mar 16, 2026.
About Aerotek:
We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.
Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.