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Senior SMT/Mechanical Assembler

Herrick Technology Laboratories, Inc.Germantown, MD🇺🇸United StatesPosted 2 Sept 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This role offers a fantastic opportunity to refine your SMT and mechanical assembly expertise while contributing to innovative projects, with the added flexibility of a hybrid work environment. You'll thrive here if you're detail-oriented, enjoy hands-on problem-solving, and are eager to collaborate with engineering teams to bring designs to life. Apply now to join a reputable company and advance your manufacturing career.

Quick Overview

Seniority
Mid Senior
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
Germantown, MD, United States
Posted
23 hours ago
401kAssemblyCADScheduling

Job Description

SUMMARY OF FUNCTIONS

The Assembler provides soldering and fabrication duties as directed.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Populate and rework printed circuit boards (PCBs)
  • Perform mechanical assembly of chassis, cables, and harnesses.
  • Read and interpret assembly instructions, wiring diagrams, and engineering documents, as well as test and troubleshoot assembled products. 
  • Work with Engineers on prototype designs/builds and help the team transition Mechanical Assemblies into Manufacturing.
  • Proactively identify and help address issues with appropriate groups to assure a smooth production scheduling/processing. 

COMPETENCIES

  1. Technical Skills (Able to read and interpret PCA Part Layout Drawings, CAD Mechanical Drawings).
  2. Familiar with NIST Quality Standards.
  3. Familiar with Windows Office Suite tools (Excel, Word, Power Point....).

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

 This position has no supervisory responsibility.

 

TRAVEL

No travel is expected for this position.

 

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

  1. High school diploma or GED
  2. Ten (10) years minimum of practical experience. 
  3. Formal training and experience in PCA and mechanical assembly. 

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

  1. Certification in IPC standards a plus.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly seated (work-station/bench-type). The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls.  The employee frequently works with small objects.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The job is performed indoors in a manufacturing lab setting.  Activities include extended periods of sitting and extensive work at a bench.

 

BENEFITS:

  • Startup Environment
  • Competitive Salaries
  • Health Insurance
  • 401K Matching
  • Bonus for superior performance

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