Engineering Assembler

North Atlantic Industries, Inc•Bohemia, NY

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About The Position

North Atlantic Industries is a leading provider of embedded electronic solutions, specializing in rugged embedded computing, power supplies and motion simulation and measurement technologies. Our products and services are used by the military, aerospace, and industrial markets, helping to advance technology and protect the free world. NAI was proud to be recognized as a Top Workplace on Long Island by Newsday! Our culture is very collaborative. We have team building events, company picnics, special event day and employee game room. Please visit our website at www.naii.com/careers to see more about what makes us a unique place to work. Summary: The Engineering Assembler is a senior assembler with broad experience in high-complexity mechanical and electrical assembly. You work independently on all production types, supports engineering change implementation, lead training efforts, and act as a subject matter expert for troubleshooting and quality.

Requirements

5+ years experience in mechanical/electro-mechanical assembly roles.
Must be fluent in written English.
IPC J-STD-001 and IPC/WHMA-A-620 certifications required.
Candidates must be a U.S. Person, defined as either a U.S. citizen or a lawful permanent resident (Green Card holder), and must be able to provide appropriate documentation upon hire to verify this status. Please note that some positions involve sensitive customer contracts and require U.S. citizenship as a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles is a plus.

Responsibilities

Serve as the go-to technical expert for mechanical and electrical assembly issues.
Collaborate with engineering teams on new designs, prototypes, and process improvements.
Take lead on high-mix, low-volume complex builds and non-standard assemblies.
Lead root cause analysis of assembly-related defects and develop corrective actions.
Perform advanced soldering (e.g., fine pitch, coaxial cable termination, PCB rework).
Champion adherence to IPC standards and conduct internal audits or checks if certified.
Coordinate training and onboarding for Levels 1 and 2; may support performance evaluations.
Suggest and implement process or tool improvements that reduce build times or improve quality.
Maintain compliance and drive best practices in ESD, safety, and ergonomic practices.
Participate in root cause analysis of assembly-related defects and work with engineering to develop corrective actions.
Perform advanced soldering and complex reworks (e.g., fine pitch, PCB rework, test cables).