SMT Technician

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

Job summary

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company, EBAD, seeks a skilled SMT Technician to support our electronics value stream in Simsbury, CT. The role focuses on functional testing and inspection of PCBAs across the product lifecycle.

The technician will operate SMT equipment, read schematics, and ensure conformance to IPC/J-STD-001. A continuous improvement mindset and strong communication are essential in a safety-focused environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Functional performance validation and inspection on PCBAs throughout lifecycle (DVT, QUAL, Production).
• Report to production supervisor in Simsbury, CT.
• Operate SMT equipment (flying probe, x-ray, rose, selective solder, and component testing).
• Assemble and inspect electronics per IPC and J-STD requirements (Soldering, Staking, Coating).
• Set up and maintain work cells in accordance with 5S principles.

Skills

SMT operation

J-STD-001

IPC-A-610

Schematic reading

Quality mindset

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

SPEA flying probe

Nordson X-ray

Rose

Selective solder

Depaneling

Solder paste printer

SPI

AOI

Pick & place

Reflow

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

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.

• 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

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.

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