Über diese Micro-Electronics Assembler Stelle bei Crane Company
Crane Aerospace and Electronics has an exciting opportunity for a Micro-Electronics Assembler at our Danvers, MA location — including a one‑time $5,000 sign‑on bonus for eligible new hires.
About Crane:
Crane Aerospace & Electronics supplies critical systems and components to the aerospace and defense markets. Our technology is trusted in some of the toughest environments on Earth and beyond — from jet engines and landing gear to satellites, medical implants, missiles, and unmanned aerial systems (UAS).
Whether it’s microwave products guiding GPS satellites or integrated assemblies powering next-generation defense platforms, you’ll be part of an industry‑leading team shaping mission‑critical solutions. Join a highly respected manufacturer rooted in rich culture, engineering excellence, and a proven record of delivering premium, reliable products. You’ll work side‑by‑side with major OEMs, contribute directly to state‑of‑the‑art innovations, and do it all in a family‑first community with top‑rated schools and abundant recreational activities. Start the next chapter of your career with Crane Aerospace & Electronics.
Micro-Electronics Assembler Job Summary:
As a Micro-Electronics Assembler, you’ll play a key hands‑on role in building the prototype hardware that powers Crane’s most advanced technologies. Your work directly influences product design, helps validate new concepts, and supports engineers developing solutions for critical aerospace and defense applications. This is a dynamic, technical role where no two days look the same — you’ll assemble complex electronic units from the ground up, collaborate closely with engineering teams, and apply a wide range of specialized skills to bring early‑stage ideas to life. If you enjoy solving problems, building precision components, and seeing your craftsmanship transform into real-world systems, this is the place to make an impact.
Micro-Electronics Assembler Essential Functions:
- Assemble and soldering electronic components under a microscope using SMT, thru‑hole, and fine‑gauge wire techniques (28–36 AWG), including microscope‑assisted soldering (10–40x) in accordance with IPC‑610 or J‑STD‑001 standards.
- Read and interpret schematics, blueprints, technical drawings, and verbal engineering instructions to perform complex assembly, rework, and test‑equipment builds.
- Perform board-level rework, touch‑up, magnetics winding, wire/cable harness assembly, bonding, and modification or repair of units as required.
- Work closely with engineers to update drawings, parts lists, and processes, and recommend improvements based on production observations.
- Monitor work-cell performance, participate in team meetings, and contribute ideas for continuous improvement of production processes.
- Maintain flexibility to support operations, including performing difficult assembly tasks and working overtime when needed.
Non-Essential Functions:
Assembly tasks include building holding apparatus (tooling jig), automated testing equipment (ATE) and manual test equipment
Assist engineer to redline drawing for release
Minimum Qualifications:
- Experience: 5+ years of electronics assembly experience preferably in a research and development setting
- Knowledge: Knowledge of assembly techniques and recommend process improvements
- Skills/Abilities: Experience with wire harness assembly and print/schematic reading; Necessary communication skills to interact effectively with technicians, engineers, and other non-manufacturing personnel; quality improvement process; Ability to Crimp/Wire/Term Solder; Ability to follow Repair/Rework Procedures
- Education/Certification: High School Diploma or equivalent; Certificate in Soldering / Desoldering; Certificate in Circuit Board Modification
- Eligibility Requirement: This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government. Additionally, as a US Department of Defense contractor, we are bound by the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Applicants selected could be subject to a Government security investigation and must meet the eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
Top Benefits:
As a team member at Crane Aerospace and Electronics, you’ll enjoy:
Benefits: Health care, dental, vision, life and disability insurance starting the first day of the month
Time Off: 15 days of paid time off that start accruing your first day at Crane and 12 paid holidays per year.
401k Retirement Plan: 401k plan with company match
Education Reimbursement: eligible after 6 months of employment.
Sign‑On Bonus: Eligible new hires receive a one‑time $5,000 sign‑on bonus.
You can see a list of our benefits at https://www.craneae.com/company/careers or visit our website at www.CraneAE.com for more information on our company and great opportunities.
We are committed to operational excellence and world class processes. We employ Lean manufacturing techniques to optimize manufacturing efficiency and accuracy on all product lines. Our products are known for their technical strength, proven reliability and overall value.
In our efforts to maintain a safe and drug-free workplace, Crane Aerospace & Electronics requires that candidates complete a satisfactory background check. FAA sensitive positions require employees to participate in a random drug test pool.
Hourly rate range: $31.00 to $39.00. Several factors contribute to actual salary, including experience in a similar role or performing comparable job responsibilities, skills, training, and other qualifications. Some roles may be eligible for participation in performance-based bonus programs.
This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work being performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
Crane Company. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, general identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
