PCB Technician

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PCB SOLDERER

Head of Electronic Engineering

Job Title: PCB Technician

Department: Production

Reports To: Production Manager

Summary:

My client is a leading provider of power conversion products that are sustainable and efficient. They are focused on two transformative technology, macro market segments: Server, Storage, Networking (SSN) and E-Mobility, including electric vehicles, robotics and energy storage. Ranked amongst the world’s top 5 suppliers of breakthrough power electronics, they design and manufacture the industry’s broadest offering of standard products and are a market leading designer of custom power solutions. Now seeking skilled PCB Technician

Description:

Working in the production department of this manufacturing organisation; undertaking all forms of electronic assembly and related tasks the PCB Technician is an essential position

Responsibilities:

• Ability to solder, wire and form components to military standards (J-STD)

• Ability to follow written work instructions.

• A keen eye for detail.

• Ability to maintain a high level of concentration.

• Ability to distinguish colours.

• Must possess good manual dexterity and have a good level of literacy and numeracy.

• Knowledge of magnetics wiring

• Knowledge of wiring diagrams / schematics

• Ability to use workshop tools

• Perform precision soldering of electronic components on PCBs per military standard

• Inspect and rework soldered joints for quality assurance

• Follow detailed work instructions and diagrams

• Maintain a clean and safe working environment

• Document and report any defects or issues

• Collaborate with the quality control team to improve processes

Education / Experience: PCB Technician

• IPC-A-610 qualification or equivalent

• Good time management skills and has a positive and methodical approach to work

• Ability to use soldering equipment

• Electronic component recognition

• Self-motivated.

Essential:

• Methodical structured approach to time management and task execution and ability to work to tight timescales.

• Able to react and take decisions quickly whilst remaining cool, calm and collected.

• Good interpersonal, organisation, communication and influencing skills.

• Be a proactive and good communicator to drive projects and tasks to timely

completion.

• Confident dealing with people at all levels (internally and externally).

• Self-motivated and able to work effectively as part of a team.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Hours of Work: 38 per week, 8.30 am to 5.30 pm (half hour lunch) Monday –

Thursday, 8.30 am to 12.30 pm Friday.

• Pension: Group Stakeholder Pension Scheme. Company’s contribution 5% of basic

salary, employee contribution a minimum of 4% of basic salary

• Holiday Entitlement: 194 hours (23 days) holiday

• Income Protection Insurance

• Discretionary staff bonus scheme

• Group Life Assurance Scheme

• Corporate rate Gym membership

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