Surface Mount Assembly

Gemini Tec is a leading EMS company currently located in North Town Aldershot.

Part of the TechPoint Group, we are now one of the largest UK-owned CEMs.

We supply EMS and supply chain services to leading technology companies across the UK and Europe. We operate from a modern, clean environment to support customers in the commercial, space, defence, transport, audio, motorsport, and instrumentation sectors.

We are opening a new world-class facility and are looking for new talented staff to join us on this exciting journey.

Role: SMT Engineers (Various positions)

You will be working at a market-leading CEM operating highly sophisticated manufacturing equipment, ranging from solder jet printers, Mycronic pick and place machines, X-ray and numerous reflow ovens and responsible for the manufacturing of complex PCBA products to IPC class level 3.

Working within a team of engineers, you will need to be fully conversant with the SMT/surface mount assembly process, with the support of internal and external training for machine-specific equipment, such as the Mycronic platform.

Technicians need a complete understanding of components and packages, process line operation, inspection and working with technical documentation. Understanding thermal reflow profiles, ESD and basic machine maintenance is integral to the operation.

Core Competence and Duties:

• On/Off line set up of inventory & materials
• On/Off line set up of equipment such as printing, placement, reflow equipment & buffers/loaders
• Running and managing Mycronic automated production lines
• First off approval and change process
• Running cutting-edge Mycronic Jet Printers
• Operating ovens such as, Asscon, BTU and ERSA hotflow/N2
• Working with line optimisation software
• Ability to understand and enact build instructions and associated drawings
• Comprehension of component package types, orientation, MSL handling and ESD
• Completing machine calibrations and routing maintenance
• Familiar with windows, to use internal software applications

Experience:

• Solid communication skills in a technical environment
• Engineering bias
• Flexible, adaptable with attention to detail
• Experienced in using a recognised SMT platform
• Comprehension of IPC standards/previous or current certification
• Experience and understanding thermal profiles
• Experience using X-Ray equipment would be advantageous

Core Hours Day Shift

Mon-Thursday 8.30 - 5.00, Friday 8.30 - 4.00

All positions are permanent and based on a 39-hour week.

Benefits:

• Salary Range £30K to £35K+ DOE
• Company bonus scheme, based on KPI and performance
• Company-contributed pension scheme (after 3 months)
• 27 days paid holiday, plus Bank Holidays, with long service holiday benefits
• Permanent role
• Secure and free on-site secure parking
• Private health options
• Working for a well-established market-leading company
• Modern and clean working environment
• A growing business with room for progression

We look forward to hearing from you