PCB Assembler

Horizon Search & Selection Ltd; Royston; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Our client in rural Cambridgeshire near Royston is recruiting a PCB Assembler to manufacture a wide range of PCBs and sub-assemblies, ensuring components are assembled and tested to the highest standards and delivered on time. This hands-on role requires precision hand soldering (through-hole and SMT), adherence to IPC standards, and the ability to read work instructions in English.

The position is full-time and permanent with a stable environment; driving to site is essential due to the rural

Qualifications

• Experience in a technical manufacturing environment.
• Soldering and PCBA assembly training or equivalent.
• Safety and quality conscious.

Responsibilities

• Carry out assembly and hand soldering of PCB components onto PCBAs.
• Test PCBA assemblies using in-house equipment.
• Maintain clean, 5S-lab environment and follow IPC standards.

Skills

Soldering

IPC Standards

Quality conscious

English language

Tools

IPC Level 3

AOI

Soldering equipment

Job description

We have an opportunity for a PCB Assembler to join our brilliant client in their manufacturing department. The company are based in rural Cambridgeshire and close to Royston and due to the rural nature of the location, candidates must be able to drive to site. This is a great opportunity to join a thriving company within their Production. This is a full-time permanent position offering a great environment and stability.

The company

Is a global leader in the development and manufacture of advanced gas detection instrumentation and sensing technologies, for a vast range of industries. With a commitment to innovation, quality and safety, the company empower industries worldwide to enhance workplace environments and safeguard lives.

They have grown steadily and consistently since they over 37 years ago and offer a superb place to work, thrive and be part of something truly exciting. Having won the Queens Award for Enterprise within the innovation category, the company values are at the core of everything they do so with each recruit as they grow, they are seeking like-minded people to help build on the success which they already enjoy.

The role

The main purpose of this role is to assist in the manufacture of a wide range of PCBs and related sub assemblies, within the instrument/ PCBA Manufacturing value stream. The role is required to ensure that required PCBA’s are assembles and tested to the highest standards, on-time, in order to meet our customer requirements.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Carry our assembly and precise hand soldering of through-hole and odd-form PCB components (i.e. Pins, Connectors, Displays etc.) onto part-finished PCB assemblies
• Component soldering in accordance with relevant company and IPC Standards (Ideally IPC Level 3, or to possess the ability to achieve this standard)
• Carrying out testing of PCBA’s using in-house test equipment
• Visually inspect PCB Assemblies to ensure all components are installed & soldered correctly (in-house vision equipment & automatic Optical Inspection (AOI) equipment are also available to aid visual inspection)
• Operate key equipment & processes as required within the PCBA Manufacturing Department which may include:

• Soldering stations & associated local exhaust ventilation equipment
• Magnification and Visual Inspection Equipment
• ESD equipment and test stations
• PCB De-paneling equipment
• PCB Test & Programming Equipment
• Conformal Coat Application as required
• Potting application as required
• Curing Ovens

• To keep the PCB Assembly equipment & area clean and tidy, always (5S & Safety)
• Produce all PCB variants via all the relevant in-house processes and relevant IPC standards
• Correct identification of through-hole components and their values
• Maintain information through MS applications

The Person

This is a hands-on role where we are seeking someone with the following skills and attributes

• Experience gained working in a (Engineering Based) Technical Manufacturing business or similar
• Solder and PCBA Assembly training and/.or experience (ideally in accordance with IPC Standards
• Safety & Quality Conscious
• Previous production experience of PCB Assembly, Soldering, Production Equipment & related processes
• Precision hand soldering of SMT (component packages down to 0201) and odd-form components in accordance PIC standards (Ideally IPC level 3 or possess the ability to achieve this standard with training)
• Excellent vision capability including the ability to inspect and work under magnification to enable precision work with very small components
• Possess a high degree of precise manual dexterity and the physical ability to load and unload PCB
• Processes and Operate Inspection/ Test Equipment and to carry out other related calibration test, cleaning and maintenance tasks
• Have excellent levels of attention to detail
• Basic reading, written and oral communication skills in English Language
• Basic IT Literacy and Numeracy
• Ability to read work instructions and related PCBA procedures, drawings/ schematics in English
• Team Player
• Possess good initiative & work ethic
• Ability & Willingness to learn and develop
• Ability to differentiate between colours for accurate identification of materials & components

Details

This role is offered on a Full-time, permanent basis. The salary offered is depending on experience and offers benefits.