Extreme Engineering Solutions (X-ES) seeks career-oriented college students for May 2025 openings related to the assembly, inspection, and testing of high-end electronic equipment. X-ES offers paid training and flexible scheduling to accommodate student schedules. This position is full-time with a minimum of 40 hours per week Monday–Friday during the summer and winter breaks, and part-time with a minimum of 15 hours Monday–Friday while school is in session (no weekend work).

Duties and Responsibilities

• Inspect incoming materials and products to determine whether they meet X-ES standards
• Use basic tools to attach or affix manufactured components to an electronic assembly
• Adhere to company practices regarding safety and control of electrostatic discharge (ESD)
• Perform surface-mount soldering on printed circuit boards to IPC specifications
• Conduct testing to ensure product will function properly and meets customer requirements

Desired Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited high school (or valid General Educational Development certificate)
• Current student in a post-secondary college pursuing a degree in Electronics, Engineering Technology, or a related field
• General computer proficiency and a high level of attention to detail
• Good hand dexterity and coordination due to handling of small products and components
• Familiarity with any of the following: soldering techniques, hot air equipment use, microscopes, electronic multimeter, and calipers
• Previous experience with product testing and programming

Compensation and Benefits

Extreme Engineering Solutions offers a competitive compensation package with excellent benefits, including:

• No-deductible, low-copay group health insurance (90% employer paid)
• Safe Harbor 401(k) contribution

X-ES also takes a casual, small-business approach to company culture. At our state-of-the-art office and manufacturing facility located in Madison’s growing tech corridor, there’s no formal dress code, flexible scheduling, and dedicated personal workspaces. Our employees kick back at regular company events and enjoy lunches from local pizza places and food carts. At X-ES, we strive to offer a comfortable, relaxed environment for our employees to do their best work.

X-ES is proud of its strong university partnerships and offers multiple student opportunities each year. Student employees make direct contributions to the company’s products, processes, and day-to-day operations.

About X-ES

When “rugged enough” isn’t rugged enough for embedded computing systems, industry leaders in the military, aerospace, industrial, and commercial sectors turn to Extreme Engineering Solutions (X-ES). Because we strive to be the premier provider of mission-critical embedded products while delivering exceptional levels of customer and employee satisfaction, we hire strong contributors and give them space to thrive. As a 100% employee-owned company, our employees both drive and directly benefit from our success. Together, we meticulously design and build products that stand up to some of the most extreme conditions on the planet.

X-ES is located on the far west side of Madison, WI. The company designs and manufactures rugged embedded computing solutions for a variety of applications. For more information, visit www.xes-inc.com.

X-ES is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other category protected by law.

All X-ES job postings and application procedures are posted in compliance with Section 39.08 of the Madison General Ordinances.