Electronics Assembly & Soldering Operator
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 4, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 30, 2026. VIAVI Solutions scores B on the Alion truth index.
Summary:
VIAVI (NASDAQ: VIAV) is a global provider of network test, monitoring and assurance solutions for telecommunications, cloud, enterprises, first responders, military, aerospace, and railway. VIAVI is also a leader in light management technologies for 3D sensing, anti-counterfeiting, consumer electronics, industrial, automotive, government and aerospace applications.We are the people behind the products that help keep the world connected at home, school, work, at play, and everywhere in between. VIAVI employees are passionate about supporting customer success and we welcome people who bring their best every day to the company - to question, to collaborate and to push for solutions that will delight our customers.
Duties & Responsibilities:
About Our Company
Memsense / Inertial Labs a Viavi Company is a manufacturer of high-performance MEMS (Micro Electro-Mechanical Systems) Inertial Measurement Units that provide unrivaled price to performance. VIAVI (NASDAQ: VIAV) is a global provider of network test, monitoring and assurance solutions for telecommunications, cloud, enterprises, first responders, military, aerospace, and railway. VIAVI is also a leader in light management technologies for 3D sensing, anti-counterfeiting, consumer electronics, industrial, automotive, government and aerospace applications.
We are the people behind the products that help keep the world connected at home, school, work, at play, and everywhere in between. VIAVI employees are passionate about supporting customer success and we welcome people who bring their best every day to the company - to question, to collaborate and to push for solutions that will delight our customers.
Position Summary
The Manual Assembly / Soldering & Housing [MASH] - Electronics Assembler will be a technical resource responsible for assembling miniature printed circuit assemblies, setting up auto assembly machines and operating computerized test systems. Additionally, the electronics assembler will perform visual quality assurance of assemblies completed in the auto assembly process.
Manual Assembly / Soldering & Housing [MASH] - Electronics Assembler
- Location - Rapid City, SD
- Full-Time Position
- Hours - Monday-Friday (7:00am - 3:30pm); voluntary OT is sometimes available
Job Qualifications
Qualified candidates will have a minimum of 2 years’ electronics assembly experience hand soldering miniature electronics components. Further qualifications include:
- Ability to solder high density miniature circuits under a microscope @ 10x magnification.
- Must read and understand assembly instructions
- Ability to perform miniature detailed assembly work
- Inspect electronics assemblies
- Practical understanding of electronic components
- Troubleshoot products in manufacturing
- Ability to work with a microscope and various assembly tools
- Desire to work
- Be punctual and reliable.
- Working knowledge of IPC-Standards expected but not required.
- IPC-A-610 Acceptability of Electronic Assemblies
- J-STD-001 Soldering Standard.
- IPC-A-WHMA-620 Wire Harness Assembly
Manual Dexterity Evaluation:
- As part of the hiring process, you will be required to perform a Manual Dexterity Evaluation to assess the ability to perform the previously stated Job Qualifications.
- These basic tasks and abilities are:
Be able to manually solder under the microscope [10X magnification], Qty=2 units [a SMT IMU cube assembly and thru-hole assembly component.
Pre-Requisites / Skills / Experience Requirements:
Other Desired Qualifications or Experience.
- Operate Auto Assembly Equipment
- Operation of solder irons
- Operate hot air rework station
- Operate hot air solder pencil, tweezers, and microscope
- Understand and implement assembly instructions from computer-based documentation
- Recognize and repair defects
- Operate curing oven
- Assemble miniature cable assemblies
- Learn operational procedure for specialized test equipment
- Operate computer-based test systems
- Assist in inventory audits
If you have what it takes to push boundaries and seize opportunities, apply to join our team today.
VIAVI Solutions is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer - minorities/females/veterans/persons with disabilities.