Marcliffe Ind Est, Stockport (SK7), SK7 5BJ

What our Senior Surface Mount Engineer will do

Reporting to the Senior Product Measurement Group Leader, you will be joining our Sample Preparation Lab. Here, our supportive and harmonious team of people is responsible for preparing samples for characterisation and reliability testing.

Key responsibilities will include

• Optimising equipment and driving the improvement process of our surface mount environment for soldering electronic components?
• Programming equipment used for soldering and inspection, such as reflow ovens, P&P machines, AOI, and solder dispensers?
• Act as Subject Matter Expert in surface mount processes, keeping abreast of the latest standards and developments in this field?
• Building and maintaining good relationships with internal and external stakeholders to create and drive lab roadmap plans?
• Ensuring flawless integration of new test methods into surface mount environment?
• Benchmarking surface mount lab environments and creating plans to move towards Industry 4.0 standard ?
• Promoting a “right first time” quality culture by leading and participating in Root Cause Analysis

What our Senior Surface Mount Engineer will need

Essential

• At least a bachelor's degree in relevant science/material science or electronic engineering?
• To understand the process of operating SMT lines, including solder paste printing, component placement, and oven profiling
• Proven previous experience in a similar environment?
• Excellent communication & presentation skills with the ability to explain complex concepts to less knowledgeable colleagues
• Demonstrable analytical and problem-solving skills
• To be highly organised, self-motivated and able to work unsupervised?

Professional Development – Possibility for funded academic support up to PhD level, employee goal setting and development plans, huge growth potential both internally and globally within the business, opportunity to contribute and work with cutting edge technologies.

Corporate Social Responsibility & Sustainability – A global commitment to becoming carbon neutral by 2035, working with suppliers who embrace and comply with the Nexperia Supplier Code of Conduct, paid time off for every employee to support charitable work.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion – Corporate members of Neurodiversity in Business, Disability Confident Employer, dedicated Employee Resource Groups for Women and Neuroinclusion, commitment to increase women in management positions to 30% by 2030.

As a company, we value diversity not just because it is the right thing to do but because diverse teams perform better. Our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all, and we consider all applicants fairly, as well as providing a safe work environment and reasonable adjustments where requested.

What happens next?

If you are excited about our Senior Surface Mount Engineer role, please click ‘apply’ now.

We welcome your application even if you don't think you meet all the criteria, but you have some relevant experience. This position might not be for you but the next one could be. Please feel free to contact us directly to discuss the position or the company in more detail.