PCB Assembly Technician

PLD Space is seeking a PCB Assembly Technician in Elche, Spain. The role involves planning, executing, and controlling the manufacturing and assembly of Printed Circuit Boards and avionics hardware. Key responsibilities include interpreting technical documentation, executing assembly processes, conducting inspections, and collaborating with production teams. Candidates should have a high school diploma and 4 years of experience in PCB assembly and manufacturing processes.
PCB Assembly TechnicianParque Industrial de Elche (Poligono Industrial) SpainAbout PLD Space

PLD Space is an international space servicescompany with inhouse engineering and manufacturing. It is dedicated totransporting satellites and humansintospace vertically integrating engineering testing manufacturing anrations of its reusable and sustainable rockets. Headquartered in Elche(Spain) and founded in 2011 by RalTorres and Ral Verd PLD Space has established itself asa global benchmark in the space launcher sector. Its MIURA family of launchersand its LINCE manned capsule position the company as a leader in Europeantechnological sovereignty in space transportation covering the full range ofspace missions.

With a team of more than 280 employees and 170million in total funding PLD Space also has the largest private test benchesin Europe located in Teruel (Spain) and operates two launch bases: ElArenosillo in Huelva (Spain); and the Guiana Space Centre (CSG) in Kourou(French Guiana). In total it has more than 188000m2 of industrialinfrastructures under management.
Mission

As PCB Assembly Technician at PLD Space your main mission is to:
• Plan control and execute manufacturing and assembly procedures of Printed Circuit Board assemblies.
• Plan control and execute the electrical/mechanical assembly and integration of avionics hardware equipment at unit level.
Responsibilities

Manufacturing Assembly and Integration
• Read interpret analyze and work with manufacturing assembly and integration procedures electrical/mechanical drawings bill of materials part lists and schematics.
• Execute manufacturing and assembly processes of high quality and highreliable electrical wirings and internal harnesses of avionics hardware equipment.
• Perform and control the endtoend process of PCB assembly such as pickandplace machine programming manual SMD/THT soldering conformal coating masking epoxy and thermal silicone application among others.
• Conduct the electrical and mechanical assembly/integration of avionics hardware equipment at unit level.
• Execute inspection procedures FAI activities of PCB assemblies before its integration in major products.
• Support Avionics technicians on the MAI activities for harness and integration of avionics hardware in major assemblies.
Documentation
• Create technical and controlled documentation about manufacturing assembly and integration criteria and recommendations that include lessons learnt and experiences to help a continuous improvement in this area.
• Generate manufacturing assembly integration and inspection reports to communicate the results with a precise complete and clear manner.
Interfaces
• Partner with the Production Engineering team to assist with the production processes for first runs.
• Provide interface with warehouse and laboratory technicians to request and collect materials required for the production processes.

Necessary Requirements
• High school diploma or equivalency certificate in electrical/electronic disciplines.
• 4 years of professional experience in PCB assembly and its manufacturing processes.
• Demonstrated experience using manufacturing and assembly tools for PCBAs.
• Demonstrated experience in PCBA inspections.
• Demonstrated experience using basic mechanical and electronics hand tools.
• Ability to adapt to constantly changing work assignments and fast paced work environment.
• Excellent concentration and attention to detail with outstanding work efficiency and accuracy.
• Strong communication skills.
• Language English and Spanish.
Desired Competencies
• Experience working in the aerospace industry.
• Experience with environmental tests (thermal vibration EMI/EMC etc..
• Proficiency with Odoo.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Basic knowledge of 3D CAD software preferably SIEMENS NX.
• Proficiency using electronics equipment such as programmable power supplies DMMs oscilloscopes etc.
• Experience verifying and validating functionally electronic hardware.
Benefits

Health& Wellness
• Physiotherapywithin our facilities
• 50%discount on your health insurance
• Youcan signup your family members with health insurance at a competitive price.
• Healthysnacks and lots of fruit

Findbalance
• 23 days of paid vacation plusDecember 24th and 31st
• Flexible work schedule

Neverstop learning
• We encourage practical learning
• We promote professional developmentthrough internal mobility and teamwork

Focuson your financial future
• Childcare flexible contributions
• Restaurant tickets
• Transport flexible contributions
• Training support

Values

Wehave five critical beliefs that guide the way PLD Space is shaping the futureof space launch technologies.
• Teamwork.
• Hardwork.
• Dynamism.
• Commitment.
• Keepit simple.

Joinus to reinvent how rockets are built!

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