Electro-Mechanical Assembler

CEA Technologies; Canberra; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Six weeks annual leave

Generous superannuation of 14.0%

Free Car Parking

Paid Parental, Compassionate, Defence/

Employee Assistance Programs

Defence Health Insurance eligibility

Salary Packaging

Professional Growth & Development

Job summary

CEA Technologies in Canberra is seeking an Electro-Mechanical Assembler to join our Small Assembly team. You will build and assemble products per assembly packs and drawings, including prototype units, and perform basic to intermediate soldering under IPC610.

You will read mechanical and electrical drawings, assemble cables, test finished products, and record results while contributing to team knowledge, quality, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience assembling electronic products per assembly packs and drawings
• Ability to read mechanical and electrical drawings
• Able to obtain AGSVA Negative Vetting 1 clearance
• Good manual dexterity and attention to detail

Responsibilities

• Assemble a range of electronic products in accordance with assembly packs and drawings
• Assemble prototype products under minimal supervision and mark drawings/cable sheets to reflect changes
• Assemble a range of cables in accordance with cable assembly instructions
• Carry out basic-intermediate soldering tasks to the IPC610 requirements
• Conduct product tests as specified including operating test equipment
• Collect and record test results accurately and provide quality statistics as required
• Participate in team activities, skills training and resource discussions
• Other production tasks as directed and within individual abilities

Skills

Hand soldering

Cable & wiring

Mechanical assembly

Interpreting drawings

IPC610

Job description

CEA is an Australian Commonwealth company that designs, develops, manufactures and sustains advanced active phased array radar systems. The company’s design principles and commitment to investment in research and development ensures innovative thinking, technological skill, and quality fabrication. Our programs include the ANZAC and Hunter Class frigates and air defence applications for Army and Air Force, and Range applications.

Through our longstanding and ongoing collaboration with Defence, CEA Technologies has undertaken research and development into all aspects of active electronically scanned array technologies. This has resulted in the creation of a highly modular and scalable product suite, which have become integral to a wide range of critical Defence capabilities.

The Position

Are you experienced with interested in assembling electronic components? We are searching for someone to assist in an integral stage of our production process as an Electro-Mechanical Assembler, within our diverse and exciting Small Assembly team.

As the Electro-Mechanical Assembler you will build and assemble products and mechanical items as per assembly packs in accordance with specified standards and quality systems.

Our ideal candidate is adaptable, and a team player who will demonstrate high standards of workmanship and take pride in their work. You will be a "tinkerer" who enjoys making things or a proactive problem solver who thinks beyond the square.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assemble a range of electronic products in accordance with assembly packs and drawings.
• Assemble prototype products under minimal supervision and mark drawings/ cable sheets to reflect changes.
• Assemble a range of cables in accordance with cable assembly instructions.
• Carry out basic-intermediate soldering tasks to the IPC610 requirements.
• Conduct product tests as specified including operating test equipment.
• Collect and record test results accurately and provide quality statistics as required.
• Participate in team activities, skills training and resource discussions.
• Other production tasks as directed and within individual abilities.

• Six weeks annual leave
• Generous superannuation of 14.0%
• Free Car Parking
• Paid Parental, Compassionate, Defence Reserve & Voluntary Emergency Services leave
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Eligibility for Defence Health Insurance
• Salary Packaging
• Opportunities for Professional Growth and Development

Our Ideal Candidate:

• Sound hand-eye coordination and dexterity, including ability to manipulate tools under microscope.
• Knowledge of safe operation of hand tools.
• Demonstrated skills/ ability to develop skills in hand soldering.
• Demonstrated sound mechanical assembly skills with ability to interpret mechanical and electrical drawings /schematics.
• Ability to work autonomously as well as part of a team.
• Proven strong attention to detail and ability to maintain focus on tasks.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an AGSVA clearance – Negative Vetting 1

ITAR

• Place of Birth
• Countries of current or past citizenship (including any dual citizenship or nationality) and residence,
• Countries of issue for current and past passports and
• Other information related to their nationality for security and ITAR compliance purposes.

To find out more about our Citizenship and Nationality requirements, please visit www.cea.com.au

Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at CEA

CEA is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strive to create a culture where all employees are respected and empowered to contribute positively to our organisation, regardless of their cultural background, age, gender identity, neurodiversity, disability, family and carer commitments, religion or sexuality. We welcome applications from veterans, those returning from a career break, people with disabilities and those who identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander.

For information on Equal Employment Opportunity & Privacy or Security & Citizenship requirements please visit www.cea.com.au/opportunities-at-cea

Should you require any adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please let us know. You can also email ***********@cea.com.au for a confidential discussion.