SMT Technician

Ensign-Bickford Industries; Simsbury (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company is seeking an experienced SMT Technician in Simsbury, CT to support PCBAs through lifecycle stages from DVT to Production. Responsibilities include functional testing and defect identification using SMT equipment, with emphasis on quality and safety.

Qualifications include 3–5 years of SMT experience, J-STD-001 Class 3 knowledge, and a high school diploma. Desired certifications and hands-on experience with SPEA flying probe, Nordson X-Ray, and related

Qualifications

• Reading and interpreting schematics and process docs.
• Must meet IPC/J-STD-001 Class 3 requirements or equivalent.
• Strong communication and ability to follow procedures with flexibility.

Responsibilities

• Operate SMT equipment including flying probe, x-ray, rose, and selective soldering.
• Assemble and inspect electronics per IPC/J-STD requirements.
• Read drawings and process documents; maintain 5S in work cells.

Skills

Reading schematics

Communication

Procedural adaptability

Education

High school diploma

Tools

SPEA flying probe

Nordson X-Ray

Rose selective soldering

Solder paste printer

SPI/AOI tools

Job description

This opportunity is located within our Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company business, a global leader of mission-critical hardware and systems solutions including precision energetics systems and innovative explosive solutions.

Job Description

EBAD is seeking a skilled and experienced SMT Technician to support our Electronics Value Stream. Responsibilities to include functional performance validation and inspection on printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs) throughout lifecycle (DVT, QUAL, Production). The position would report to the production supervisor and is in Simsbury, CT.

Responsibilities:

The Electronics SMT Technician will ensure products meet customer specifications, quality standards, and manufacturing requirements through functional testing, and defect identification utilizing SMT equipment. The technician shall demonstrate a continuous improvement mindset with dedication to maintain a safe work environment.

• Operation of Surface Mount Technology (SMT) Equipment (flying probe, x-ray, rose, selective solder, and component testing)

• Assembly and Inspection of Electronics per IPC and J-STD requirements (Soldering, Staking, Coating, etc.)
• Experience reading schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation.
• Set up and maintain work cells in accordance with 5S principles.

Requirements:

• 3-5 years SMT or equivalent equipment operation experience
• Knowledge of and ability to work to J-STD-001 class 3 requirements
• Flexibility to work with varying levels of procedural detail
• Strong communication skills

• Must be able to read and understand process documents such as drawings, manufacturing instructions and process specification.

• Must have high school diploma or equivalent

Desired skills:

• Experience working in a development atmosphere
• Current J-STD-001 Soldering Certification
• Current IPC-A-610 Inspection Certification
• Experience working with SPEA flying probe, Nordson X-Ray, rose, selective solder, depanel
• Conformal coating-related experience
• Component-staking experience
• Experience working with a Manufacturing execution system
• Solder Paste printer, SPI, automated pick & place, reflow, AOI experience

Salary Range: $65,000-$77,000 per year. Salary is determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and alignment with market data.

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, or veteran status.