PCBA Builder

OSI Systems; St. Neots; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in electronics manufacturing is seeking skilled individuals for PCB assembly roles. This position involves hand assembly, soldering, and operating various machines to produce high-quality electronic products. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in electronics assembly, including IPC-A-610 certification, and will thrive in a dynamic manufacturing environment. Join a team dedicated to delivering top-notch electronic solutions for both UK and international markets, where your expertise will contribute to innovative projects and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Experience in assembling electronic assemblies is required.
• IPC-A-610 certification is preferred for this role.

Responsibilities

• Populate PCBAs with through-hole components while adhering to production documentation.
• Operate cropping and depaneling machines as well as PCBA cleaning machines.

Skills

Hand soldering

Manual dexterity

Troubleshooting

Flexibility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent trade school education

Tools

Soldering equipment

Screwdrivers

Wrenches

Heat guns

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