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Process Technician

Viasat
$35.58 - $56.25
United States, Arizona, Tempe
2040 East Technology Circle (Show on map)
Apr 02, 2026
About us One team. Global challenges. Infinite opportunities. At Viasat, we're on a mission to deliver connections with the capacity to change the world. For more than 35 years, Viasat has helped shape how consumers, businesses, governments and militaries around the globe communicate. We're looking for people who think big, act fearlessly, and create an inclusive environment that drives positive impact to join our team. What you'll do You will provide critical technical support for advanced microelectronics assembly, focusing on SMT, wire bonding, and AirVac hot air rework operations. Your primary responsibility is to ensure production equipment operates at peak performance through meticulous setup, calibration, and real-time solving. You'll ensure precise component removal and replacement without compromising board integrity. The day-to-day For SMT activities, you will monitor stencil printing and pick-and-place accuracy, making necessary adjustments to maintain high-yield standards. In the wire bonding arena, you will fine-tune ultrasonic parameters and loop profiles for both gold and aluminum applications, performing destructive and non-destructive pull testing to validate bond strength. Beyond hardware maintenance, you will collaborate with process engineers to document standard operating procedures and implement continuous improvement initiatives to reduce scrap. You must be comfortable working under a microscope, interpreting complex engineering drawings, and utilizing precision metrology tools. The daily routine for this role begins with a comprehensive equipment readiness check, ensuring that AirVac systems, wire bonders, and SMT lines are calibrated and thermally stabilized for the shift's specific production requirements. You will spend a significant portion of your morning performing intricate setup procedures, such as configuring nozzle heights for hot air rework or adjusting capillary parameters for fine-pitch wire bonding. As production flows, you will act as the first line of defense for any technical deviations, stepping in to troubleshoot machine errors or refine thermal profiles on the fly to prevent defects. What you'll need 3+ years' experience in electronics assembly Experience performing manual soldering and assembly of electronic devices IPC-610 and J-STD, 620 certified soldering skills Proven ability to interpret complex assembly drawings Experience working in an engineering prototype environment Demonstrated experience with wire bonding Experience using Oracle, Solumina, Agile and Microsoft office Excellent mechanical assembly skills Must be able to read and following drawings Ability to work on assemblies while looking through a microscope for 8+ hours per day High school diploma or GED or equivalent experience US Government Position. US Citizenship Required What will help you on the job Experience with military and space assembly is desirable Experience building cables and harnesses is desirable Experience mixing and applying epoxies, adhesives, and other types of materials Salary range $35.58 - $56.25 / hourly. For specific work locations within San Jose, the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, the base pay range for this role is $44.23 - $66.35/ hourly At Viasat, we consider many factors when it comes to compensation, including the scope of the position as well as your background and experience. Base pay may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Additional cash or stock incentives may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Learn more about Viasat's comprehensive benefit offerings that are focused on your holistic health and wellness at https://careers.viasat.com/benefits. EEO Statement Viasat is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, genetics, age, or veteran status or any other applicable legally protected status or characteristic. If you would like to request an accommodation on the basis of disability for completing this on-line application, please click here.