: Surface Mount and PTH Process Technician

Location: Huntingdon (Cambridgeshire)

Onsite role: 39 hrs a week

Salary: competitive

This job description outlines the responsibilities, qualifications, and skills required for the role of a Surface Mount and PTH Process Technician in electronics manufacturing.

Summary

The Surface Mount and PTH Process Technician is responsible for the setup, operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of Surface Mount Technology (SMT) placement and PTH assembly and soldering operations to build PCBAs. This role ensures the efficient production of high-quality electronic assemblies in accordance with engineering specifications and quality standards using high precision assembly equipment and processes.

Key Responsibilities

SMT and PTH (Selective Soldering) Machine Operation:

Assist the Engineering and production teams in setting up and operating automated SMT and Selective soldering equipment. These include screen printers, pick-and-place machines, reflow ovens, selective soldering and associated production equipment.

Assist in the loading and replenishment of component reels and trays.

Assist with and carry out routine changeovers across different products.

New Product Introduction (NPI)

· Create printer, oven and soldering profiles for new products.

· Program printer, ensuring correct tooling, print pressure and speeds are selected.

· Using t...