PCBA Builder

OSI Systems, Inc.; St. Neots; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in electronics manufacturing is seeking skilled individuals to join their team in St. Neots. This role involves hand assembly of electronic circuit boards, where attention to detail and quality is paramount. You will be responsible for populating PCB assemblies, operating machinery, and ensuring compliance with quality standards. If you have a passion for electronics and possess the necessary skills in hand soldering and assembly, this opportunity offers a chance to contribute to innovative projects in a dynamic environment. Join a team that values quality and reliability in electronic manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Experience in assembling electronic assemblies is essential.
• Knowledge of hand tools and soldering equipment is required.

Responsibilities

• Populate PCBAs with through-hole components while adhering to production documentation.
• Set up equipment for assembling printed circuit assemblies.

Skills

Hand soldering

Manual dexterity

Troubleshooting

Flexibility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent trade school education

Tools

Soldering equipment

Hand tools

Job description

Overview

OSI Electronics, UK is based in St Neots, Cambridgeshire. From design, prototype and PCB assembly to volume box builds, we make electronic products for UK and overseas markets. Being electronics specialists, providing the highest quality, reliability, on-time deliveries, and customer support in UK electronics manufacturing. We focus on end-to-end electronic device manufacturing, customisable to meet the individual requirements of UK and International companies and Original Equipment Manufacturers.

Working within the PCBA process hand assembly electronic, electro-mechanical circuit board assemblies. To follow methods and sequence of operations in; board building, hand soldering (predominantly TH/Conventional componentry), rework and inspection on printed circuit boards. Adhering to internal production process and workflow plans while reporting to the process supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Populating PCBAs with through hole components within pre-flow process while adhering to production documentation
• Component kit prep and PCB cropping within the pre-flow process.
• To set up equipment needed to assemble the printed circuit assemblies. i.e. ladder racks and assembly frames
• Hand soldering through-hole components within hand-assembly process.
• Operating cropping and depaneling machines as well as PCBA cleaning machines
• Learn and perform basic troubleshooting protocols and rework for non-conforming units
• Ability to be flexible and handle priority changes as they occur
• Meet expected daily production requirements
• To carry out normal assembly tasks as required

Qualifications

• Previous experience of assembling electronic assemblies
• High school diploma or equivalent trade school education
• Knowledge of and demonstrated ability in the use of hand tools including soldering equipment, screwdrivers, wrenches, and heat guns, with good manual dexterity
• Previous experience of being IPC-A-610 certified
• Thorough understanding of workmanship standards and quality control procedures including compliance for ESD
• Experience operating in a lean manufacturing environment