Electronics Assembly Technician

Our client, a Defence and Security supplier is looking for an Electronics Assembly Technician to join them on a contract basis at their site in Farnborough.

• Due to the nature of the role, applicants must hold the sole British nationality and be eligible to obtain SC Clearance.
• 6 month initial contract.
• Fully onsite in Farnborough.
• 19 p/h PAYE or 25.45 p/h Umbrella, inside IR35.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Working as part of the assembly team to produce LRU's to the daily going rate.
• Re-work of circuit boards to IPC7711/7721 standard involving removal/replacement of surface mount components.
• Working on repair and processing of LRU's through troubleshoot ensuring correct use of in-house systems.
• Use of Automated Test Equipment (ATE) for the test of product.
• Use electronic systems to track repairs and update correctly.
• Check Assemblies meet quality standards and seek advice from supervisor or Manufacturing Engineer as necessary.
• Work with other Cell members using lean manufacturing techniques and participate in lean production activities.
• Maintain housekeeping in cell using 5S+1 techniques.
• Maintain quality levels of work in progress adhering strictly to IPC610 cat C.
• Update Work in Progress and output TAKT boards, record figures daily.
• Assist Supervisors, undertaking any reasonable task as directed.

Required (Basic) Qualifications:

• Highly developed job knowledge/skills from within the communications or manufacturing industry.
• Reasonable school grades in GCSE's or equivalent ('O' Levels, NVQ Level 2)

Required Experience:

• Rework IPC 610 Cat C experience
• IPC 7711A/7721A experience
• J STD 001
• Requires ability to communicate well with others and work within a team.
• Basic computer skills and experience with MS Office (Word, Excel etc)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Broad knowledge of re-work techniques for surface mount & through hole components.
• High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience.
• Post-Secondary/Associates Degree with a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience.
• IPC 7711A/7721A trained (although training will be given)
• Ability to cover as Cell Lead for a small team.
• Experienced with solder reflow stations & the use of BGA machines for the use of BGA replacement.