Senior Surface Mount Technician Job in Eastbourne, Southern UK
Our client requires a Senior SMT Engineer to work in their busy SMT Production Department.
Our client has their own modern in house SMT assembly facility with new equipment based in their factory in Eastbourne.
Due to recent increases in sales they now need to expand the capacity of their SMT Production Department.
The role will report to the Factory Manager
The successful applicant for the position will have:
Proven experience in a SMT electronics assembly production environment
Experience in set up and programming of SMT assembly equipment -I-Pulse M4e and M6ex would be a particular advantage
Basic IT skills – competence with Windows applications
Good communication skills
PCBA product and SMT assembly process knowledge
Dexterity for hand assembly and rework and proficiency with hand tools
IPC-A-610 qualifications or training would be an advantage
Flexibility in working hours and shift and weekend working shall be required
Must be available to work at least one Saturday shift each month as required
Job Functions
Carry out the following tasks within the SMT Production Department under the direction of the SMT Production Supervisor:
Operation, set up and programming of SMT pick place machines
Building of prototype PCB assemblies as required by development department
Operation and set up of solder paste printing machine and reflow oven
Troubleshoot production issues and communicate them to the SMT Production Supervisor
Perform routine maintenance tasks
Ensure that PCB assemblies are built to agreed quality levels and that scrap and rework is minimised
Coordinate SMT operators /techs to minimise line down time
Optimisation of pick and place machines to maximise production efficiency
In addition:
Comply with factory working practices
Inspection of all aspects of PCB assembly
Repair and rework of PCB assemblies
To maintain housekeeping standards within the SMT Production Department – ESD precautions, component handling and cleanliness.
Location Eastbourne
Job Type Permanent
Salary upto £25 to £35K PA DOE
