SMT Technician

At Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (EBAD), we believe that our strengths are built on our most important resource - our people. Join EBAD and you'll be a part of a team who creates cutting edge technology that will blast us into the future. No other company can match the innovative energetic solutions that we provide. At EBAD you will actively contribute to successful missions putting men, women and satellites into space, and protecting our armed service men and women around the world. If this is the culture and work environment you are seeking, then EBAD is the place for you! ​

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.