PCBA Programmer/Technician
Montreal, QC
Founded in 1991, the Mircom Group of Companies is North America’s largest independent designer, manufacturer and distributor of intelligent building and life safety solutions. Reaching customers in over 100 countries worldwide, our portfolio includes: fire detection & alarm, communications & security, mass notification, nurse call, and building automation & smart technologies.
Mircom’s mission is to save lives and protect property by providing a line-up of innovative and advanced solutions which are scalable to satisfy diverse user demands, from small buildings to the largest complexes. Our unwavering commitment to North American manufacturing enables us to offer the highest quality and best competitive value across our vast range of products and solutions.
The PCBA Programmer/Technician is responsible for maintaining, programming, and supporting all PCB Assembly (PCBA) production and facility equipment, including SMT and PTH processes such as wave and selective soldering. This role ensures optimal equipment performance, minimal downtime, and compliance with safety, quality, and operational standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform preventive maintenance (PM) on all production and process equipment according to the established PM program.
- Maintain accurate preventive maintenance logs.
- Troubleshoot and repair equipment issues to minimize downtime.
- Keep machine downtime to a minimum through rapid response and root cause resolution.
- Notify Supervisor or Lead Hand of abnormal conditions.
- Create, maintain, and optimize programs for all PCBA equipment.
- Set up and program:
- Solder paste printers
- Pick-and-place machines
- SPI (Solder Paste Inspection) systems
- 3D Automated Optical Inspection (AOI) systems
- Wave solder machines (PTH)
- Selective wave soldering systems
- Maintain backups of all programs and ensure documentation is current.
- Optimize machine programs for efficiency, quality, and throughput.
- Maintain backups of all programs and ensure documentation is current.
- Provide technical support to PCBA production lines.
- Work collaboratively in a team environment to ensure smooth operations.
- Create and update work instructions for SMT and line assembly processes.
- Identify and recommend process and equipment improvements.
- Follow all safety rules and regulations at 100% compliance.
- Adhere to SOPs, work instructions, training requirements, and best practices.
- Ensure compliance with IPC-A-610 standards and proper electronic component identification.
- Recommend and maintain required spare parts inventory for PCBA equipment.
- Maintain accurate records of all programs, logs, and documentation (hard copy and electronic)
- Provide ongoing technical support and guidance to production staff.
- Train operators in basic setup and preventive maintenance procedures.
- Strong knowledge of PCBA processes (SMT + PTH).
- Experience with:
- Pick-and-place equipment
- AOI and SPI systems
- Solder paste printers
- Wave and selective soldering systems
- Knowledge of electronic component identification.
- Familiarity with IPC-A-610 standards.
- Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
- Good documentation and organizational skills.
- Maintain accurate documentation and program backups.
- Ensure high-quality production output.
- Minimize equipment downtime and maximize uptime.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives across SMT and PTH processes.
What Mircom Offers:
- A great working environment with opportunities for career advancement
- Competitive salary
- Group Insurance benefits
- Company RRSP program
We would like to thank all applicants for their interest in this position however only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
Mircom Group of Companies is an equal opportunity employer that considers all applicants regardless of cultural background, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, family status, disability or any other grounds as outlined in the Ontario Human Rights Code. In compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, Mircom is committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive work environment for all individuals with disabilities in a respectful and dignified manner. Accommodations will be made available, upon request, to applicants who have specialized needs throughout the recruitment process.
At Mircom Group of Companies, we take a thoughtful and balanced approach to compensation. Salary ranges reflect the starting point for each role, while final offers are determined through a holistic assessment of the candidate’s skills, experience, qualifications, potential contributions, internal equity, and prevailing market conditions following the selection process. In addition to competitive pay, Mircom offers a comprehensive total rewards package that includes robust benefits coverage and RRSP.
Disclaimer: Mircom does not accept resumes from employment placement agencies, head-hunters or recruitment suppliers that are not in a formal contractual arrangement with us. Our recruitment supplier arrangements are restricted to specific hiring needs and do not include this or other job postings. Any resume or other information received from a supplier not approved in advance by Mircom to provide resumes to this posting or web-site will be considered unsolicited and will not be considered. We will not pay any referral, placement or other fee for the supply of such unsolicited resumes or information.
