Trainer Production-PCBA

Role overview

Training and production responsibilities

• Develop and maintain work instructions, visual guides, assessments, and certification modules for SMT/THT processes and quality standards.
• Deliver hands-on training on SMT/THT equipment, solder paste printing, SPI, P&P, reflow, AOI, manual soldering, and wave/selective soldering.
• Provide onboarding and refresher ESD training; ensure operators and maintenance personnel are trained and certified before independent operation.
• Maintain the operator skill matrix for production plans, rotations, and NPI readiness.
• Conduct shop-floor competency and layer-process audits, coach operators, and define improvement plans where gaps exist.
• Update training materials for ECO/MCO changes, equipment upgrades, and process improvements; support NPI and prototype builds.
• Maintain training records, reports, certification trackers, recertifications, and compliance dashboards.
• Create visual aids, one-point lessons, troubleshooting guides, and videos; coach on board handling, soldering quality, polarity, and PCBA craftsmanship.
• Coordinate with Production, Engineering, Quality, and shift leadership; embed safety, ESD, IPC workmanship, and EATON MESH requirements.
• Analyze defect trends, audit results, and operator feedback; apply 5S, Lean, and Kaizen to improve training and reduce recurring issues.

Qualifications

• Technical degree in Electronics Engineering, Industrial Training, or a related technical field.
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in PCBA manufacturing and technical training.
• IPC Certified IPC Trainer (CIT) certification is a strong advantage.
• Familiarity with IPC standards, especially IPC-A-610.

Skills and knowledge

• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing or continuous improvement methodologies.
• Prior experience developing and delivering structured training programs is required.
• Strong understanding of PCBA manufacturing processes and equipment, soldering, PCB assembly, rework, and inspection.
• Ability to train people with varying experience levels; knowledge of ESD safety, quality control, competency assessment, and training evaluation.

Benefits

• Eaton describes competitive compensation and benefits, collaborative projects, internal promotion opportunities, and ongoing learning and development.
• The company highlights employee wellbeing, health and safety, and sustainability.