Automation Operator

Quality Electrodynamics, LLC; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Quality Electrodynamics, LLC in Mayfield Village, OH, is seeking an Automation Operator for SMT to join our manufacturing team. You will set up production equipment, operate automated machines, perform QC inspections and train coworkers on assemblies you know well.

You should have a high school diploma and hands-on experience with electronics or mechanical assembly, plus familiarity with automated test equipment and soldering as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma (or equivalent) required.
• Hands-on experience with electronics or mechanical assembly is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set up production equipment and machinery.
• Monitor machine performance and correct issues during assembly.
• Prepare, change, and replace consumables and parts.
• Read and interpret bills of material for capacitors and components.
• Perform assemblies per procedures and standards.
• Communicate with auditors as needed.
• Contribute to teamwork to improve product flow and reduce scrap.
• Support quality and efficiency initiatives.
• Document errors via NCRs and QFs.
• Perform QC inspections per procedures and standards.
• Review instructions and records for GDP accuracy.
• Set up inspection processes and review assemblies.
• Follow safety and ESD guidelines.
• Keep workbench and area organized and clean.
• Train coworkers on assemblies you’re trained in.
• Demonstrate proficiency at multiple workstations.
• Perform rework per standard procedures.
• Conduct basic assembly troubleshooting.

Skills

Electrical assembly

Mechanical assembly

Written and verbal communication

Solder training

Basic computer skills

Troubleshooting

Hand tool use

Quality-focused work

Education

High school diploma (or equivalent)

Experience with electronics/assembly (preferred)

Tools

Automated manufacturing equipment

Automated testing systems

3D printing

High-speed wire cutting

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Soldering tools

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Automation Operator - SMT

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Quality Electrodynamics (QED), located in Mayfield Village, OH, is a global developer, manufacturer and supplier of advanced medical equipment electronics. Current products include cutting edge MRI radiofrequency (RF) antennas/coils for diagnostic imaging at the full range of magnetic field strengths. Most of these are FDA Class II noninvasive devices used for obtaining diagnostic images for various human anatomies.

JOB SUMMARY

Perform electronic and mechanical assembly by following work instructions, using hand tools and a variety of electronics assembly equipment. Set up and operate automated machines. Perform quality control inspections after passing the QC inspector test. Train co-workers on assemblies that you have experience with.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Set up production equipment and machinery.
• Monitor all aspects of machine and correct problems during the assembly process.
• Prepare, change, and replace consumable materials and parts.
• Read and understand bills of material matching capacitor and component values
• Perform assembly operations per documented procedures and applicable standards.
• Exchange information with auditors as needed.
• Contribute to building a culture of cooperation and teamwork to improve product flow, quality and reduction in scrap.
• Must be an active agent to support efforts in increasing quality and efficiency.
• Document Errors though creation of NCRs and QFs.
• Perform QC inspections per documented procedures and applicable standards.
• Review instructions and records for accuracy and correct GDP.
• Set up inspection processes and review assemblies.
• Follow all safety and ESD guidelines.
• Ensure good organization and cleanliness of workbench and manufacturing area.
• Train other associates on assemblies which you have training and experience.
• Must show proficiency at multiple workstations.
• Perform rework per standard rework procedures.
• Conduct basic assembly troubleshooting.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience

Required

• High school diploma (or equivalent)

Preferred

• Experience operating and maintaining automated manufacturing equipment
  • SMT, 3d printing and highspeed wire cutting
• Experience working with automated testing systems

Skills and Abilities

Required

• Ability to perform intricate electrical and/or mechanical assembly
• Demonstrated proficiency in written and verbal communication
• Work at or above standard job quality
• Ability to work efficiently while maintaining a low NCR rate
• Must successfully complete hands‑on solder training within the introductory period
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to work at standard job efficiency after a reasonable job training period
• Ability to use critical thinking and troubleshooting techniques for known issues

Preferred

• Experience in electronics assembly
• Basic soldering skills
• Familiarity with automated test equipment
• Familiarity with industry standards
• Familiarity with Microsoft Word and Excel
• Familiarity with Automated

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift 25 pounds

• Ability to stand for an extended period of time

• Ability to stoop, reach and lift with your body and arms

• Ability to see details at close range and to identify and distinguish colors

• Ability to quickly move your hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects

• Ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects

• Ability to use hand tools

7:00am to 3:30 pm