Shift Leader Production - PCBA
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About the Role
Eaton seeks a Shift Leader Production PCBA to oversee SMT and THT production activities during assigned shifts, ensuring output, quality, and safety targets. Requires 5+ years in PCBA manufacturing with supervisory experience and hands-on knowledge of SMT equipment and IPC standards.
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Responsibilities
- Lead and coordinate all SMT & THT PCBA production activities during the shift
- Monitor SMT line performance (cycle time, changeover, downtime, scrap) and take corrective actions
- Ensure proper and safe operation of SMT & THT equipment
- Provide on shift technical guidance to operators and area shift leader
- Secure accuracy of real time production KPIs (Quality, OEE, OTD, etc.)
- Coordinate with Maintenance to minimize downtime
- Enforce compliance with Work Instructions, quality checkpoints, and safety rules
- Conduct shift meetings to communicate goals and safety reminders
- Mentor and develop Area Shift Leaders and high potential team members
- Support MES deployment and internal/customer audits
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives (5S, Lean, Kaizen)
Requirements
- Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Electronics or Mechatronics Engineering
- 5+ years of experience in PCBA manufacturing, including supervisory or leadership roles
- At least 2 years in a supervisory or team lead role in a shift based production environment
- Hands on experience with pick and place, SPI, solder screen printer, and AOI preferred
- Strong understanding of SMT and THT assembly processes
- Knowledge of IPC A 610 standards and ESD control practices
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About Eaton
- Eaton is a power management company providing energy efficient solutions for electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical power.
- Dubai serves as a strategic hub for Eaton's Middle East operations.
What you'll do
- Lead and coordinate all SMT & THT PCBA production activities from start until packaging and delivery to outbound docks during the shift to meet schedule.
- Monitor SMT line performance (cycle time, changeover, downtime, scrap) and take immediate corrective actions when deviations occur.
- Ensure proper and safe operation of SMT & THT equipment: laser marking, solder paste printer, SPI, pick & place, reflow, AOI, and support tools (stencil cleaner, paste mixer), selective, wave, robotics and manual soldering, depanelling, testing, washing, conformal coating and packaging.
- Provide on shift technical guidance to operators and area shift leader, resolve production and quality issues quickly, escalating to Engineering/Maintenance when required.
- Secure accuracy of real time production KPI's such as Quality, OEE targets, Flexproductivity, OTD, CONC, etc.
- Promote and develop operators polyvalence or multi functionality across the various production processes.
- Coordinate closely with Maintenance to minimize downtime and maintain stable line operation.
- Enforce strict compliance with Work Instructions, quality checkpoints, ECO/MCO updates, and maintenance checklists.
- Conduct shift meetings to communicate goals, risks, issues, safety reminders, and quality alerts.
- Mentor and develop Area Shift Leaders and high potential team members to build leadership capability and support succession planning.
- Regular review with SCM team for SIOP, and production forecast.
- Support MES deployment in production.
Qualifications
- Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Electronics or Mechatronics engineering
- 5+ years of experience in PCBA manufacturing, including supervisory or leadership roles.
- At least 2 years in a supervisory or team lead role, ideally in a shift based production environment.
Skills
- Hands on experience with pick and place, SPI, solder screen printer, and AOI is preferred.
- Strong understanding of SMT and THT assembly processes, including reflow, wave, and selective soldering, as well as manual assembly.
- Familiar with inspection and testing methods such as AOI, ICT, and functional testing.
- Knowledge of IPC A 610 standards and ESD control practices.
- Proven leadership and team coordination skills, with the ability to motivate and guide production teams effectively.
- Excellent organizational abilities and keen attention to detail to ensure smooth shift operations.
- Dedicated to maintaining high standards in quality, safety, and continuous process improvement
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation and benefits package
- Challenging projects in dynamic collaborative team
- We make your aspirations matter Eaton encourages internal promotion, whenever possible
- We make your growth matter We invest in our employees for the long term not just with salary and benefits, but with ongoing learning and development opportunities made available through Eaton University
- We make your contributions matter reliability, safety, efficiency, and sustainability are at the core of our dedication to improving people's lives and the environment through power management technologies.
- We make your wellbeing matter We put your health and safety first. Wellness at Eaton is more than a program, it's about changing the environment by offering the right tools to help empower employees to make that happen
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