SMT Technician

TechPoint; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday plus Christmas shutdown

Your birthday as an additional day off

Private Healthcare

Health cash plan

Company sick pay

Bonus Scheme

Life insurance of 4× your annual salary

Up to 5% employer pension contribution

Option to buy up to 5 days of holiday

Enhanced Parental leave pay

Cycle to work scheme

Home and Tech salary sacrifice scheme

Free will writing service

Free parking

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Basingstoke is seeking an SMT Technician to join their new world-class facility. The role involves setting up and managing SMT equipment, ensuring quality standards, and optimizing line performance. Ideal candidates should have experience with SMT platforms, strong communication skills, and a meticulous approach to technical tasks. The position offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits, including private healthcare and generous holiday allowance.

Qualifications

• Experienced in using a recognised SMT platform – Micronics/Europlacer or similar.
• Comprehension of IPC standards/previous or current certification.
• Experience and understanding thermal profiles.
• Experience using X-Ray equipment would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Set up inventory & materials for SMT placement.
• Manage Mycronic automated production lines.
• Operate ovens such as Asscon, BTU and ERSA hotflow/N2.
• Complete machine calibrations and routine maintenance.
• Use internal software applications.
• Operating ovens such as Asscon, BTU and ERSA hotflow/N2.
• Working with line optimisation software.
• Ability to understand and enact build instructions and associated drawings.
• Comprehension of component package types, orientation, MSL handling and ESD.
• Completing machine calibrations and routing maintenance.
• IT literate and able to use internal software applications.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Engineering bias

Flexibility and adaptability

Experience with SMT platforms (Micronics/Europlacer)

Understanding of IPC standards

Experience with thermal profiles

Experience using X-Ray equipment

Education

IPC standards certification

Tools

Mycronic SMT platform

X-Ray equipment

Job description

SMT Technician – TechPoint

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Base pay will be based on skills and experience.

Overview

TechPoint is a people‑centered organisation. We are opening a new world‑class facility and are looking for talented people to join us on this exciting journey.

We operate modern, clean environments and support customers across many sectors including commercial, space, defence, transport, audio, motorsport, and instrumentation.

Key responsibilities

• On/off line set up of inventory & materials to SMT placement equipment
• On/off line set up of equipment such as printing, placement, reflow equipment & buffers/loaders
• Running and managing Mycronic automated production lines
• First off approval and change process
• Running Mycronic Jet Printers
• Operating ovens such as Asscon, BTU and ERSA hotflow/N2
• Working with line optimisation software
• Ability to understand and enact build instructions and associated drawings
• Comprehension of component package types, orientation, MSL handling and ESD
• Completing machine calibrations and routing maintenance
• IT literate and able to use internal software applications

About you

• Strong communication skills in a technical environment
• Engineering bias
• Flexible and adaptable with attention to detail
• Experienced in using a recognised SMT platform – Micronics/Europlacer or similar
• Comprehension of IPC standards/previous or current certification
• Experience and understanding thermal profiles
• Experience using X‑Ray equipment would be advantageous

Benefits

• 25 days holiday plus Christmas shutdown
• Your birthday as an additional day off
• Private Healthcare
• Health cash plan
• Company sick pay
• Bonus Scheme
• Life insurance of 4× your annual salary
• Up to 5% employer pension contribution salary sacrifice
• Option to buy up to 5 days of holiday
• Enhanced Parental leave pay
• Cycle to work scheme
• Home and Tech salary sacrifice scheme
• Free will writing service
• Free parking

About Us

Our Mission harnesses the specialised strengths of each TechPoint business to create a uniquely integrated, value‑driven solution for our customers. Dedicated to delivering exceptional service, from supply chain optimisation to complex manufacturing, empowering our clients with innovation and efficiency across every stage of their journey.

Our Purpose contributes to making a tangible impact on the success of our clients by redefining what’s possible in supply chain management and advanced manufacturing.

Equal Opportunity

TechPoint Group is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing equal opportunities to all individuals, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy, maternity, race, genetic information, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. We value diversity and inclusion in our workforce and encourage all qualified candidates to apply.