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We are recruiting for an experienced Surface Mount Engineer for a very successful electronics manufacturing company based in Basildon, Essex. As a Surface Mount Engineer you will be supporting the SMT department with all technical aspects of SMT process.
You will be based lineside and provide daily technical support for the team.
Key Responsibilities
• Creation of Surface mount programs for Mycronic SMT machines.
• Creation of SMT Packages component packages.
• Continuously improving efficiency and accuracy of Mycronic pick and place machines.
• Troubleshooting printing and placement errors.
• Line side process support for paste machines, reflow ovens, AOI and associated machinery.
• Creation of custom reflow profiles using data collection mole/software.
• Assist with repair of breakdowns (with assistance 3rd party support providers)
• Attend new product introduction meetings and assist Production

Qualifications, Skills and Education Requirements
Essential
• Previous experience with manufacturing machinery in an engineering support role.
Desirable
• Previous electronics manufacturing industry experience
• Good knowledge of manufacturing processes and procedures.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to make decisions under pressure.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Good communication skills both written and verbal.
• Proficient computer skills

Benefits
• 20 days holiday, increasing to 25 days with service, plus bank holidays
• Contribution pension scheme
• Free staff parking
• Free fruit and selection of breakfasts
• Free eye care appointments with Specsavers for DSE users
• Friendly and supportive team
• Training and development
• Summer BBQ’s, charity events and Christmas parties
• Early finish on Fridays

Salary £30,000 - £35,000 per annum.

Working hours Monday-Thursday 07.30-16.00, Friday 07.30-13.30