Fall Semester 2025 Intern - Circuit Card Assembly chez SPIRIT ELECTRONICS

Description

About Spirit Electronics:

Spirit Electronics is a veteran-owned, woman-owned value-added supplier of high reliability components, engineering services and superior supply chain solutions. With a history rooted in serving the military and space industries, Spirit strives to be a valued partner to key technology sectors. As an award-winning distributor, Spirit delivers authorized products and a range of value-added services, including SMI/VMI, foundry access, electrical and environmental testing, design, assembly, and end-of-life management.

We are an electronics solutions company like no other in the market. We provide distribution, component procurement, screening, BOM management, contract manufacturing, and system level tests under one roof. Our mission is to provide product solutions that are of unequaled quality, agility, and effectiveness because our customers count on us to ensure they are mission capable in industries that range from healthcare to aerospace and defense. We are a growing team of dedicated professionals that value quality, service, and excellence in our work. We are led by an experienced CEO and military veteran that emphasizes collaboration, innovation, and professional development. We are looking for a teammate who understands the value of moving together toward a common objective, and that individual efforts to are critical to achieving a team’s success!

Position Overview:

This is a part-time internship for a Circuit Card Assembly (CCA) Intern at Spirit Electronics located in Phoenix, AZ. A Circuit Card Assembly Line Intern will primarily assist in the production of printed circuit boards (PCBs) by performing tasks like component placement, soldering, inspection, and quality control checks on an assembly line, while gaining hands-on experience with electronics manufacturing processes under the guidance of experienced technicians; this role will involve following detailed work instructions, adhering to safety protocols, and contributing to overall line efficiency.

US PERSON REQUIREMENT

Due to US Export control laws, must be a US Citizen, Permanent Resident or have protected status.

Responsibilities & Expectations

• Component placement: Accurately place electronic components onto PCBs using appropriate tools and techniques, following placement diagrams.
• Soldering: Perform manual soldering operations on circuit boards using soldering irons, ensuring proper solder joints.
• Inspection: Visually inspect assembled PCBs for quality issues like missing components, incorrect placement, or faulty soldering, using microscopes when necessary.
• Quality control: Adhere to established quality standards, reporting any defects or discrepancies to supervisors.
• Machine operation: Learn to operate basic assembly line equipment such as pick-and-place machines, solder paste printers and reflow ovens under supervision.
• Data entry: Record production data, including component usage, cycle times, and quality metrics.
• Process improvement: Assist in identifying potential areas for optimization within the assembly process.
• Troubleshooting: Identify and report basic assembly issues, collaborating with technicians to resolve problems.

Requirements

• Must be enrolled in an accredited university or college pursuing a bachelor's degree (or graduate degree)
• Basic understanding of electronics principles and components.
• Fine motor skills for precise component placement and soldering.
• Ability to read and interpret assembly drawings and work instructions.
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality standards.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment.
• Basic computer skills for data entry.

Learning Opportunities:

• Exposure to different types of electronic components and their functions.
• Hands-on experience with various assembly techniques like hand soldering, wave soldering, and SMT.
• Understanding of quality control procedures and documentation.
• Insight into the overall electronics manufacturing process from component selection to finished product.
• Insight into Aerospace & Defense industry.

If selected to fill this role, the candidate will need to submit for a background check and provide proof of eligibility to work in the US.

Job Type: Part-time

Schedule:

• 10 hours per week
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person. No remote or hybrid options.