SMT Technician

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. Click here to learn more. 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.