Area Shift Leader-PCBA
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About the Role
Eaton seeks an Area Shift Leader for PCBA production in Dubai. The role oversees SMT and THT assembly operations, ensuring output, quality, and safety targets are met. Requires a technical diploma and 3-5 years of experience in PCB assembly or electronics manufacturing, with leadership experience preferred.
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Responsibilities
- Oversee and coordinate production activities across multiple SMT and THT PCBA assembly lines or zones to ensure full production plan is achieved
- Maintain smooth and balanced production flow from SMT, THT, testing, inspection, packing, preventing bottlenecks and work in process buildup
- Optimize manpower deployment, material readiness, and equipment utilization across multiple SMT and THT lines and zones
- Ensure consistent implementation of ECO/MCO changes across both SMT and THT
- Enforce compliance with IPC A 610 workmanship standards and company quality requirements across all zones
- Provide leadership and operational guidance to operators to achieve area level performance targets (OEE, FPY, delivery)
- Conduct area level shift handovers, communicate priorities, known issues, and downstream impacts clearly
- Conduct regularly Layer Process audit, assess operator expertise level, and define improvement plan
- Maintain accurate area production documentation, including performance dashboards, MES data, shift reports, and key metrics
- Resolve escalated production issues involving multiple lines or zones, coordinate fast support from Engineering, Quality, and Maintenance teams
- Drive operator engagement and promote a culture of accountability through coaching, recognition, and constructive feedback
- Support sustainability and operational efficiency goals by reducing waste, optimizing consumable usage, and improving resource consumption
Requirements
- Technical Diploma or Vocational Certificate in Electronics, Mechatronics, or related field
- 3 5 years of experience in PCB assembly or electronics manufacturing
- Prior experience as senior operator, line leader, or technician with informal leadership responsibilities is a strong advantage
- Hands on experience with SMT machines for setup, operation, and basic troubleshooting
- Familiarity with SMT and THT processes, including reflow soldering, Automated Optical Inspection (AOI), and basic troubleshooting
- Understanding of IPC A 610 standards and ESD safety practices
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About Eaton
- Eaton is a power management company providing energy efficient solutions.
- Dubai serves as a strategic hub for Eaton’s Middle East operations.
- Eaton recently announced a new sustainable campus in Dubai.
What You’ll Do
- Oversee and coordinate production activities across multiple SMT and THT PCBA assembly lines or zones
- Maintain smooth and balanced production flow from SMT, THT, testing, inspection, packing
- Optimize manpower deployment, material readiness, and equipment utilization
- Ensure consistent implementation of ECO/MCO changes
- Enforce compliance with IPC A 610 workmanship standards
- Provide leadership and operational guidance to operators
- Conduct area level shift handovers
- Conduct regularly Layer Process audit
- Maintain accurate area production documentation
- Resolve escalated production issues
- Drive operator engagement and promote accountability
- Support sustainability and operational efficiency goals
Qualifications
- Technical Diploma or Vocational Certificate in Electronics, Mechatronics, or related field
- 3 5 years of experience in PCB assembly or electronics manufacturing
Skills
- Prior experience as senior operator, line leader, or technician with informal leadership responsibilities is a strong advantage
- Hands on experience with SMT machines for setup, operation, and basic troubleshooting
- Familiarity with SMT and THT processes, including reflow soldering, AOI, and basic troubleshooting
- Understanding of IPC A 610 standards and ESD safety practices
- Problem Solving: resourceful, analytical, calm under pressure
- Adaptability: thrive in fast paced environment
- Team Builder: believe in collaboration, inclusion, and positive work environment
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation and benefits package
- Challenging projects in dynamic collaborative team
- Internal promotion encouraged
- Ongoing learning and development through Eaton University
- Wellness programs and health and safety focus
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