SMT Technician - FTC 12 months

McLaren Applied; Woking; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated individual to join their team in a dynamic role focused on surface mount technology. This position involves operating production lines, ensuring quality through PCB inspections, and contributing to continuous improvements. The company is dedicated to innovation and sustainability, offering a collaborative environment where employees can thrive. With a commitment to flexible working options and personal development, this role provides an exciting opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking team shaping the future of technology in transportation and motorsport.

Benefits

Flexible working policies

Life assurance

Pension Plan

Private healthcare

Ride-to-work scheme

Electric car scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in surface mount manufacturing processes is essential.
• Good GCSE grades in English and Maths required.

Responsibilities

• Operate SMT production line and prepare for builds.
• Inspect PCBs during manufacture and diagnose machine faults.

Skills

Surface Mount Technology (SMT)

Attention to Detail

Time Management

Basic PC Skills

Collaboration

Education

Good GCSE grades in English and Maths

Tools

ASM/Siemens Siplace equipment

AOI system

Job description

Please note this is a 12 month FTC with the potential to turn permanent.

The world around us is experiencing significant change, the greatest in generations.

At McLaren Applied, we’re accelerating the response to that change. Our vision is that our people and technologies will pioneer a better future. Our mission is to achieve breakthroughs in performance.

We’re at the cutting edge of innovation in industries including automotive transportation and motorsport. We create solutions that drive efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

We want to help to reduce the carbon footprint and become more sustainable. Our focus is on electrification and telemetry, control and analytics.

To deliver efficient lightweight electric powertrain and vehicle development; motorsport solutions that make series more sustainable and efficient; reliable connectivity solutions for transportation and insightful analytics and monitoring of transport fleets.

By applying our expertise, we deliver real benefits and pioneer a better future.

Purpose of the Role:

To competently follow predefined manufacturing processes to deliver products.

Role Dimensions:

Overtime during certain periods of the year is essential to ensure customer deadlines are achieved.

Principal Accountabilities:

• Operation of SMT production line.
• Performs/prepares SMT line prior to build.
• Delivers production requirements by following instructions/processes.
• Inspection of PCB’s with AOI system during manufacture.
• Able to diagnose machine faults and find solutions.
• Occasional use of conformal coating and selective soldering machines when required.
• Electronics assembly inspection support.
• Fully contributes to the process of continuous improvements and company goal of achieving zero defects in accordance with ISO9001 certified quality management systems requirements.

Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications and Experience:

• Good GCSE grades or equivalent in English and Maths.
• Experience in the use of ASM/Siemens Siplace equipment would be an advantage.
• Experience in all general aspects of surface mount manufacturing processes is an essential requirement.
• Experience in manufacturing to IPC-J-STD-001 Class 3 an advantage, not essential.
• General understanding of industry standards and regulations to ensure guidelines are followed and machinery and equipment are operated safely.
• Has developed proficiency in a range of processes or procedures through job-related training and considerable on-the-job expertise.
• Basic PC skills.
• Good time management.
• Good attention to detail to allow you to maintain or exceed high levels of production standards and efficiency.
• Ability to fully contribute to the process of continuous improvements.
• Good understanding of working in similar high technology environment.

Values and Behaviours:

• Highly motivated with a hunger to learn new processes.
• Demonstrates a collaborative approach by sharing accurate and meaningful information and ideas openly with others.
• Develops positive working relationships by being open about their work and involving others where possible and by supporting others in their work.
• Seeks feedback from key stakeholders to better understand how well delivering against expectations.
• Demonstrates personal ownership for delivering their role, their learning and their career by proactively managing each.
• Asks questions to better understand the business and the needs of the business.
• Accepts responsibility for delivering own area of work and results, even if difficulties arise.
• Demonstrates ability to be flexible and adapt thinking and approach quickly as required in the circumstances.
• Regularly requests feedback and measurement on how well stakeholder needs, including peers, are being met.

What we can offer you:

In return for everything you bring to the table, we can ensure an exciting, challenging role in a dynamic business surrounded by some of the best people in their respective fields.

At McLaren Applied we firmly believe it’s the relationships and friendships we create while working that make us special. We’re also aware that the world is changing and we are part of that change. We all want and need different things from our work and home lives, so, if you have commitments outside of work, we’re open to talking through flexible working options that work for you and us.

• Flexible working policies, including Hybrid Working.
• Life assurance to the value of 4 times base salary.
• Opportunity to join the McLaren Applied Pension Plan.
• Company funded individual private healthcare with the opportunity to extend to partner or spouse and/or dependents at a discounted rate.
• Ride-to-work with Evans Cycles – take advantage of the Government’s Cycle-to-Work scheme which offers savings of up to 42% on the cost of a new bike, cycling accessories and components.
• Electric car scheme – opportunity to drive a brand-new car in a more affordable way through this salary sacrifice scheme. Employees are eligible to join the scheme after successful completion of their probationary period.

Who we are:

McLaren Applied are a medium-sized tech firm spun out of McLaren Group. We’re looking for people who will thrive in a non-hierarchical, growth-orientated company, self-starters who are flexible and somewhat entrepreneurial in their approach.

McLaren Applied are committed to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion (DEI) and promote DEI in all we do. McLaren Applied are also members of the UK Government Disability Confident Scheme.