Position Title: Prototype Assembler Specialist

Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting Direct Hire opportunity for a Prototype Assembler Specialist with our client located in Kirkland, WA.

Job Description:

• The Prototype Assembler Specialist will play a crucial part in ensuring the quality and functionality of our cutting-edge electrical and electronic equipment.
• Your primary responsibility will be to assemble or modify electrical or electronic equipment according to technical specifications, industry standards, and company guidelines.
• You will work closely with a team of engineers and other technicians to bring innovative solutions to life and contribute to the advancement of our technology.
• This is a highly skilled, hands-on role supporting developmental requirements in preproduction projects and providing production support.

Job Responsibilities:

• Prototyping and Assembly: Assemble or modify electrical or electronic equipment according to technical specifications, industry standards, and company guidelines.
• Rework and Repair: Perform CCA (Circuit Card Assembly) rework and population of CCAs with components based on schematics, oral instructions, and work instructions. Perform refurbishment and repair of complex cable assemblies.
• Engineer/Technician Support: Provide direct support to Engineers and Technicians with soldering, assembly, and repair of test fixtures and cable assemblies.
• Quality and Testing: May perform rework and quality testing. Use test equipment to diagnose failures in cable assemblies and CCAs.
• Documentation & Compliance: Follow work instructions, company guidelines, and industry standards to ensure product quality and functionality. Work assignments may be short-notice and may have short timelines for completion in a fast-paced environment.
• Inspection: Inspect equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.

Job Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Demonstrates expertise (typically 6+ years of direct experience in the essential functions of the position).
• Candidates must show a work history where CCA rework, soldering, and complex electronic assembly consumed the majority (ideally > 50%) of their time.
• Candidates must either hold current or recently expired IPC J-STD-001 (Requirements for Soldered Electrical and Electronic Assemblies) 
  and/or related IPC-7711/7721 (Rework, Repair and Modification of Electronic Assemblies) certifications.
• Ideally experience from a highly regulated environment where electronic quality is paramount
• Complex Problem Solving: Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• Originality: The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situation, or to develop creative ways to solve a problem.
• Technical Skills: Proven ability to perform soldering, assembly, and repair of electrical/electronic equipment, CCAs, and cable assemblies, including component population and rework from schematics.

Job Details:

• Job Type: Direct Hire
• Location: Kirkland, WA.
• Salary Range: $26.73-$40.10 per hour.
• ITAR obligations are associated with this role; U.S. citizenship, U.S. legal permanent resident status, or protected person status under 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a) (1), (3) is required.

About Protingent: Protingent is an Award-Winning provider of top-tier Engineering and IT talent, trusted by companies at the forefront of innovation — from Software and Aerospace to AI, Clean Tech, Medical Devices, and Connected Technologies. We’re passionate about making a positive impact by connecting exceptional talent with meaningful opportunities and helping our clients build the future.