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Delivering mission‑critical, electronic solutions that protect lives, CAES engineers products from concept to customer. We serve customers in the defense and aerospace markets and offer challenging, diverse projects, long‑term professional advancement and a diverse, team‑based environment. Consider CAES.
The most important thing we build is TRUST We build products that protect lives and ensure mission success across critical defense and aerospace markets.
Overview CAES by Honeywell is seeking a Mechanical and Solder Assembler to work at our San Jose, CA facility. The role focuses on mechanical box builds and hand soldering per IPC 610, supporting production activities within a group concentrating on advanced microwave subsystems for missile front ends, radar receivers, wideband tuners and synthesized sources.
Responsibilities
Provide mechanical assembly support on complex microwave subsystems to meet daily output goals established by your lead.
Build circuit card assemblies, manually soldering surface‑mount and through‑hole components and applying conformal coating post‑soldering.
Follow production documentation and processes, keeping detailed records of rework performed.
Actively participate in daily production meetings.
Minimum Qualifications
At least 5 years’ experience as a mechanical/solder assembler in a production environment.
Proficient at soldering small surface‑mount and through‑hole parts.
Experienced with small hand tools such as tweezers, torque drivers and working under a microscope.
Eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance.
Must be a “U.S. Person” under U.S. export laws or eligible for approval under a U.S. Government export license.
Preferred Qualifications
At least 8 years’ experience as a mechanical/solder assembler.
Ability to work unsupervised and train junior assemblers.
IPC 610 certification a plus.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Basic computer skills for online training, email and computerized time‑keeping.
Hourly Rate Assembler III: $24.50 - $29.00 per hour Assembler IV: $26.50 - $33.00 per hour Applicable pay may vary by location, experience and education.
Benefits We provide competitive health, wealth and wellbeing benefits from day one, along with learning and development opportunities.
Comprehensive PTO, Paid Holiday and Paid Family Leave Programs.
Student Loan Repayment Program & Tuition Reimbursement.
9/80 Alternate Work Week Schedule.
Tailored Management/Leadership Training.
Innovative Medical Programs, including Family Forming.
About CAES CAES is the largest provider of analog and radiation‑hardened technology for the U.S. aerospace and defense industry. From human spaceflight and missile defense to COVID‑19 solutions, our talented team develops high‑performance electronic products that work the first time, every time.
We are an Equal Opportunities Employer At CAES we welcome differences and celebrate new ideas. We believe diversity inspires creativity and drives innovation. Everyone is welcome regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information. We provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need accommodation during the employment process, email CAEScareers@caes.com.
Seniority level: Not Applicable Employment type: Full‑time Job function: Management and Manufacturing Industries: Defense and Space Manufacturing
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Mechanical/ Solder Assembler
role at
CAES .
Delivering mission‑critical, electronic solutions that protect lives, CAES engineers products from concept to customer. We serve customers in the defense and aerospace markets and offer challenging, diverse projects, long‑term professional advancement and a diverse, team‑based environment. Consider CAES.
The most important thing we build is TRUST We build products that protect lives and ensure mission success across critical defense and aerospace markets.
Overview CAES by Honeywell is seeking a Mechanical and Solder Assembler to work at our San Jose, CA facility. The role focuses on mechanical box builds and hand soldering per IPC 610, supporting production activities within a group concentrating on advanced microwave subsystems for missile front ends, radar receivers, wideband tuners and synthesized sources.
Responsibilities
Provide mechanical assembly support on complex microwave subsystems to meet daily output goals established by your lead.
Build circuit card assemblies, manually soldering surface‑mount and through‑hole components and applying conformal coating post‑soldering.
Follow production documentation and processes, keeping detailed records of rework performed.
Actively participate in daily production meetings.
Minimum Qualifications
At least 5 years’ experience as a mechanical/solder assembler in a production environment.
Proficient at soldering small surface‑mount and through‑hole parts.
Experienced with small hand tools such as tweezers, torque drivers and working under a microscope.
Eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance.
Must be a “U.S. Person” under U.S. export laws or eligible for approval under a U.S. Government export license.
Preferred Qualifications
At least 8 years’ experience as a mechanical/solder assembler.
Ability to work unsupervised and train junior assemblers.
IPC 610 certification a plus.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Basic computer skills for online training, email and computerized time‑keeping.
Hourly Rate Assembler III: $24.50 - $29.00 per hour Assembler IV: $26.50 - $33.00 per hour Applicable pay may vary by location, experience and education.
Benefits We provide competitive health, wealth and wellbeing benefits from day one, along with learning and development opportunities.
Comprehensive PTO, Paid Holiday and Paid Family Leave Programs.
Student Loan Repayment Program & Tuition Reimbursement.
9/80 Alternate Work Week Schedule.
Tailored Management/Leadership Training.
Innovative Medical Programs, including Family Forming.
About CAES CAES is the largest provider of analog and radiation‑hardened technology for the U.S. aerospace and defense industry. From human spaceflight and missile defense to COVID‑19 solutions, our talented team develops high‑performance electronic products that work the first time, every time.
We are an Equal Opportunities Employer At CAES we welcome differences and celebrate new ideas. We believe diversity inspires creativity and drives innovation. Everyone is welcome regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information. We provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need accommodation during the employment process, email CAEScareers@caes.com.
Seniority level: Not Applicable Employment type: Full‑time Job function: Management and Manufacturing Industries: Defense and Space Manufacturing
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