Trainer Production-PCBA

Eaton; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 167,000 - 290,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Challenging projects

Internal promotion

Eaton University

Wellbeing program

Safety focus

Job summary

Eaton in Dubai is seeking a Trainer Production – PCBA to design, develop, and deliver practical training on PCBA processes, equipment, and quality standards. You will ensure operators and technicians are skilled and compliant, developing clear training materials and certification modules for SMT and THT processes.

The role involves hands-on training, onboarding, ESD training, maintaining certification records, and continuous improvement of training content aligned with EC, MCO changes, and NPI

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of PCBA manufacturing training experience.
• IPC-CIT certification is a strong advantage.
• Familiarity with IPC-A-610 standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop and update training materials for SMT and THT processes.
• Deliver hands-on training for SMT/THT equipment and processes.
• Conduct onboarding and refresher ESD training.
• Ensure operators are trained and certified before operating.
• Maintain operator skill matrix and readiness for production.
• Conduct competency audits and provide coaching.
• Integrate ECO/MCO changes into training materials.
• Support NPI and prototype builds with training readiness.
• Prepare records and trackers for training activities.
• Create visual aids and videos to support learning.
• Coach operators on board handling and soldering quality.
• Collaborate with Production, Engineering, Quality, Shift Leaders.
• Champion safety and IPC workmanship, including EATON MESH requirements.
• Improve training system using defect trends and Kaizen.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Training programs

PCBA processes

Soldering techniques

ESD safety

Competency assessment

Education

Technical Degree in Electronics

IPC CIT certification

Job description

Join Our Team at Eaton: Empowering Tomorrow, Today!

Dubai serves as a strategic hub for Eaton's Middle East operations, bringing together commercial, engineering, manufacturing, and support teams within a globally connected business environment. Building on more than 40 years in the region, Eaton recently announced the development of a new sustainable campus in Dubai, reinforcing our long‑term investment in growth, collaboration, and capability building.

About Eaton

Eaton is a power management company where we provide energy-efficient solutions that help our customers effectively manage electrical, hydraulic and mechanical power more efficiently, safely and sustainably. Eaton is dedicated to improving the quality of life and the environment through the use of power management technology and services. Eaton has approximately 96,000 employees and sells products to customers in more than 175 countries.

As a Trainer Production – PCBA, you design, develop and deliver practical training on PCBA processes, equipment, and quality standards to ensure operators and technicians are skilled and compliant. This role ensures employees receive proper training to meet industry standards, supporting product quality, compliance, and operational excellence. To design, implement, and evaluate training programs for PCBA personnel, ensuring competency development, process adherence, and continuous improvement in manufacturing quality and efficiency. Develop,maintain, and update clear and effective training materials, including Work Instructions (WI), visual guides, assessments, and certification modules for SMT and THT processes and quality standards.

What You’ll Do

• Develop,maintain, and update clear and effective training materials, including Work Instructions (WI), visual guides, assessments, and certification modules for SMT and THT processes and quality standards.
• Deliver hands‑on training for SMT/THT equipment and processes, solder paste printing, SPI, P&P, reflow, AOI, manual soldering, wave/selective soldering, and IPC workmanship standards.
• Conduct onboarding and refresher ESD training for operators, technicians, and support staff.
• Ensure all operators and maintenance personnel are properly trained and certified before independent operation of any process or equipment.
• Maintain and regularly update the operator skill matrix, ensuring readiness for production plans, rotations, and new product introductions (NPI).
• Conduct competency audits on the shop floor, validate correct application of training and provide corrective coaching where gaps exist.
• Conduct regularly Layer Process audit, to assess operator expertise level, and define improvement plan.
• Integrate ECO/MCO changes, equipment upgrades, and process improvements into training materials and WI updates quickly and accurately.
• Support NPI and prototype builds by ensuring training readiness, observing pilot runs, and confirming operator capability for new processes.
• Prepare and maintain accurate records of all training activities, progress reports, certifications trackers, recertifications and training compliance dashboards.
• Create easy‑to‑understand visual aids, one‑point lessons, troubleshooting guides, and videos to support faster learning and standardization.
• Provide direct coaching to operators on board handling, soldering quality, polarity checks, and general PCBA craftsmanship.
• Collaborate closely with Production, Engineering, Quality, Area Shift Leader and Shift Leadership to align training with real operational needs and ensure consistent application of standards across all lines.
• Champion safety, ESD control, and IPC workmanship, embedding these principles into all training, refreshers, and skill assessments and EATON MESH requirements.
• Continuously improve the training system by analyzing defect trends, audit results, and operator feedback to strengthen workforce capability and reduce recurring issues and apply 5S, Leand and Kaizen

Qualifications

• Technical Degree in Electronics Engineering, Industrial Training, or a related technical field.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in PCBA manufacturing and technical training.
• IPC Certified IPC Trainer (CIT) certification is a strong advantage.
• Familiarity with IPC standards, especially IPC-A-610.

Skills

• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing or continuous improvement methodologies.
• Prior experience in developing and delivering structured training programs is required.
• Strong understanding of PCBA manufacturing processes and equipment.
• Strong knowledge of soldering techniques, PCB assembly, rework, and inspection practices.
• Ability to effectively train individuals at varying levels of experience.
• Knowledge of ESD safety procedures and quality control practices.
• Experience with competency assessment and training evaluation methods.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Challenging projects in dynamic collaborative team
• We make your aspirations matter – Eaton encourages internal promotion, whenever possible
• We make your growth matter - We invest in our employees for the long term – not just with salary and benefits, but with ongoing learning and development opportunities made available through Eaton University
• We make your contributions matter - reliability, safety, efficiency, and sustainability are at the core of our dedication to improving people's lives and the environment through power management technologies.
• We make your wellbeing matter – We put your health and safety first. Wellness at Eaton is more than a program, it's about changing the environment by offering the right tools to help empower employees to make that happen

Dubai is an internationally connected city that offers strong professional opportunities within a truly global environment. Living and working in Dubai means being part of a diverse, forward‑looking business community, supported by modern infrastructure, excellent connectivity, and a well‑established expatriate ecosystem.

At Eaton, employees based in Dubai are part of a stable, well‑governed organization that brings together global teams, clear ways of working, and the flexibility needed to support both performance and long‑term career development.

Ready to make a difference Join Eaton's Dubai Team and be part of a company shaping the future of sustainable manufacturing and power management!

We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for job applicants and employees. Our recruitment processes use balanced selection criteria and avoid unlawful discrimination against applicants on the basis of their age, colour, disability, marital status, national origin, gender, gender identity, genetic information, race or racial origin, religion, sexual orientation or any other status protected or required by law.