CAREERS AT EDM

Responsibilities include assembling electronic components, subassemblies and systems using hand tools, light assembly equipment and lead-free solder stations. Assemblers are expected to follow production work instructions and shop orders to complete product assembly with the highest quality and efficiency.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Set up and operate appropriate equipment, tools, and fixtures for product assembly
• Soldering of wires and components to printed circuit boards
• Assembly and soldering of wiring harnesses
• Hand assembly of plastic and metal heat sinks and case parts
• Operate and supervise automatic epoxy resin potting machines
• Functional testing of work in progress and completed units
• Packaging of finished goods (box and clamshell)
• Works with production supervisor to ensure product quality by identifying and resolving assembly issues and highlighting continuous improvement opportunities
• Maintain a safe, clean working environment
• Read and apply documented quality system procedures
• Read and understand work instructions and Bills of Material
• Must understand and follow all rules of safety as defined by the employer and required by all applicable regulations.
• Other tasks as required

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent certificate
• Must be able to read, write, and perform basic mathematical calculations at a high school level
• Pass a background check and drug screening
• Electronics Manufacturing Environments: 2 years preferred
• Soldering SMT and THT components: 1 year preferred
• Strong attention to detail and consistency
• Positive attitude with ability to function in a team environment
• IPC-A-610 Certification
• Manual dexterity for working with small components
• Good eyesight including close and distance vision, depth perception, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus
• Ability to talk, hear, stand, walk, and sit for long periods of time and perform continuous operations
• Flexible to work in other positions on assembly lines as needed (inspection, testing, packaging, etc.)
• Familiar with component polarities and ability to verify solder and component placement on circuit boards
• Must meet production and quality standards as assigned by the supervisor.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• This position requires work in a manufacturing environment.
• Interfaces with other managerial, office and hourly employees on a regular basis.
• Requires the ability to visually inspect parts, product, and processes.
• Occasionally lift up to 50 pounds
• Able to visually identify small part markings with the aid of magnification.
• Must wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment.

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Voluntary overtime as scheduled.

Location: La Vista, NE

The responsibilities and duties outlined in this position description are a guideline for the general duties of the position and are not exhaustive of all duties inherent in the job. The company reserves the right to modify, amend, alter, or delete any aspect of this position description at any time.

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Utilize SMT machines to place surface mount parts and solder reflow the components to the printed circuit board. Responsible for the set-up of all pieces of equipment on the SMT line, including the screen printer, the pick and place machines, and the reflow oven.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Adhere to all ESD requirements and board handling requirements.
• Use of Moisture Sensitive Device (MSD) handling requirements based on component moisture-sensitive levels (MSL).
• Utilize process sheets to ensure correct build of product.
• Load feeders for surface mount machines using the load list provided by machine.
• Verify correct part numbers are being used for the specific job being run.
• Initiate and select correct programs for SMT screen printer & SMT pick and place machines and correct reflow profile for the reflow oven per work instructions.
• Select the proper stencil screen for use during screen-printing operation.
• Comply with Pivot-EDM’s standards of ESD, IPC-A-610, work instructions, and ISO procedures and policies.
• Perform machine preventative maintenance on-screen printer and pick and place machines based on assigned schedules.
• Operate stencil cleaning machine.
• Clean boards as required based on soldering chemistry.
• Support and follow all ISO standards related to Pivot-EDM’s various Quality Management Systems. These systems may include but are not limited to, quality, the environment, health, safety, and security.
• Support all corporate and site 6S objectives.
• Perform all other duties, as assigned

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or GED
• 0 - 6 months previous electronic experience/training provided
• Ability to utilize electronic work instructions
• Ability to utilize SMT line management software
• Pass IPC-A-610 Modules: 1, 2, 4, 7 & 8
• Microsoft Office/computer skills
• Knowledge of machine maintenance

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• This position requires work in a manufacturing environment.
• Interfaces with other managerial, office and hourly employees on a regular basis.
• Must be able to move about to and spend a significant portion of the shift standing or walking.
• Requires the ability to visually inspect parts, product, and processes.
• Occasionally lift up to 50 pounds
• Able to visually identify small part markings with the aid of magnification.
• Must wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8-hour shift
• Voluntary overtime as scheduled.

Location: La Vista, NE

The responsibilities and duties outlined in this position description are a guideline for the general duties of the position and are not exhaustive of all duties inherent in the job. The company reserves the right to modify, amend, alter, or delete any aspect of this position description at any time.

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EDM is part of Pivot International, a global single-source design, development, engineering, and manufacturing company with over 50 years of experience.

POSITION SUMMARY:

As we continue to grow and scale our operations, we have an excellent opportunity for a new SMT Programmer / Technician in our facility just outside of Omaha, Nebraska. The ideal candidate will have hands on experience working with the manufacturing equipment associated with Electronics manufacturing.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS:

This position reports directly to the Operations and Engineering Manager and communicates frequently with employees at all levels. This person must be able to interface effectively with managers, office employees, production employees, suppliers, customers, and other individuals inside and outside of the organization.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support all aspects of electronic manufacturing, including Surface Mount Technology (SMT), through-hole assembly, convection reflow, through hole, AOI, testing, and conformal coating.
• Resolve manufacturing and process issues.
• Run and debug first piece programs in SMT and associated processes.
• Detail product costs and prepare quoting packages.
• Develop, qualify, and document new manufacturing processes or modify existing processes to fit the requirements of new products.
• Work with NPI groups (internal and external) to develop both hardware and electromechanical assemblies, ensuring the designs are reliable, cost effective, and designed for manufacturability and testability.
• Support Supply Chain with analysis of alternate electrical components and commodity management.
• Identify, design, procure, and validate fixtures & tools. Support factory equipment selection process to meet production plans.
• Initiate, take ownership, and complete technical projects leading to new or improved products or processes.
• Perform process capability assessments and establish methods to control process output.
• Develop, verify, and validate products from process development to successful commercialization.
• Train, develop, and/or provide work direction to operators and technicians.
• Research and recommend new technologies to improve reliability, efficiency and contribute to cost reduction.
• Communicate business and technical needs, status, results, and observations to operating, technical and business teams.
• Responsible for process documentation and ensuring it is kept current like Work Instructions, Standard Work documents, PFMEA, and Control Plans.
• Understand and adhere to the Pivot EDM Quality and EHS policies.
• Participate in and coordinate CI initiatives, Lean Manufacturing, Problem-Solving, Kaizen events and other improvement activities.
• Assist in identifying and prioritizing opportunities to improve customer satisfaction, increase net income, enhance productivity, and further employee performance.
• Act as a technical resource for daily electronic manufacturing activities.
• Serve as the point of contact for specific project initiatives and best practices.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Associates or technical degree in an engineering equivalent or combination education and experience.
• 2 – 3 years of experience in printed circuit board assembly processes. Preferably in programming SMT process equipment used in PCBA manufacturing: Pick and place, solder paste, thermal profile monitoring.
• Ability to teach others.
• Able to interpret and create electronic schematics, assembly, and fabrication drawings.
• Basic working knowledge of printed circuit board manufacturing including Gerber files and CAM software.
• Basic working knowledge of CAD (SolidWorks or other) software.
• IPC 610 knowledge

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Mental:

• Performs highly complex and varied work in the office and manufacturing setting in a variety of situations as well as exercise of independent judgment.
• Must have the ability to analyze situations and respond to problems to ensure internal and external customer requirements are met.
• Must be able to make decisions and judgments based on data or, in some instances, a lack of data.

Physical:

• This position requires work on the factory floor in an environmentally controlled manufacturing environment.
• Interfaces with other managerial, office and hourly employees on a regular basis with various forms of communication.
• Must be able to move about to accomplish facility/customer or supplier tours and evaluations. Requires the ability to visually inspect parts, product, and processes.
• Occasionally lifts 25 pounds and may stand or sit for sustained periods up to several hours.
• Must be able to work in front of a computer.
• Must wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment.

Job Type: Full-time, first shift

Benefits:

• Company quarterly incentive compensation bonus
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account/ Health savings account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

Location: La Vista, NE

The responsibilities and duties outlined in this position description are a guideline for the general duties of the position and are not exhaustive of all duties inherent in the job. The company reserves the right to modify, amend, alter, or delete any aspect of this position description at any time.

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Electronic Design & Manufacturing (EDM) is a premier custom and contract manufacturing company. We specialize in the manufacturing of through-hole and surface mount circuit boards, electronic assemblies, and electro-mechanical assembly services. Our customers range from startups to Fortune 500 companies in all segments of industry with manufacturing, engineering design, service and warranty support, and full turnkey product fulfillment. EDM is an ISO9001:2015 registered company.

EDM is part of Pivot International, a global single-source design, development, engineering, and manufacturing company with over 50 years of experience. Pivot provides product development based in the United States and Europe while offering their customers the financial advantages of global tooling, procurement, and manufacturing at their facilities throughout the US, Europe, Mexico, and Asia. Through the Pivot International group of companies, they offer a unique suite of product design services with the expertise to deliver the most effective solutions.

Job Objective:

We are looking for experienced, self-driven and motivated Team Leaders.  As a Team Leader, you will be responsible for supervising, leading, managing, and motivating your team.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Set clear team goals.
• Delegate tasks and meet project deadlines
• Oversee day-to-day teams' operation and performance
• Work closely with supervisors
• Create a healthy and motivating work environment and atmosphere
• Communicate with teams about their performance
• Monitor team performance and report on metrics
• Motivate team members
• Discover training needs and provide coaching
• Listen to team members’ feedback and resolve any issues or conflicts

Requirements and Qualifications

• Excellent attendance record
• Prior experience or training as a Team Leader or similar role helpful
• In-depth knowledge of performance metrics
• Good PC skills
• Sense of ownership and pride in your performance and its impact on company’s success
• Critical thinker and problem-solving skills
• Team player
• Good time-management skills
• Great interpersonal and communication skills

Location: La Vista, NE

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