printed circuit board assembler

Printed circuit board assemblers read blueprints and drawings to assemble printed circuit boards. They use hand- and automated soldering tools and machines to connect electronic components to the board.

Scope note

Includes people working with surface-mount technology (SMT) or through-hole technology (THT).

Alternative Labels

assembler of printed circuit boards

PCB assembler

PCB assembly operative

PCB fabricator

printed circuit board fabricator

through-hole technology assembler

through-hole technology assembly operative

through-hole technology assembly operator

THT operator

Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

apply through-hole technology manually assemble printed circuit boards coat printed circuit board ensure conformity to specifications ensure public safety and security interpret circuit diagrams meet deadlines operate insertion mount machine prepare board for soldering read assembly drawings solder components onto electronic board

Essential Knowledge

electronics integrated circuits printed circuit boards semiconductors through-hole technology

Optional Skills and Competences

check for solder defects clean components during assembly clean printed circuit board determine suitability of materials dispose of hazardous waste keep records of work progress maintain microelectronics operate 3D computer graphics software operate SMT placement equipment operate precision machinery operate printing machinery operate wave soldering machine oversee logistics of finished products pack electronic equipment replace defect components resolve equipment malfunctions test microelectronics test printed circuit boards use diagnostic tools for electronic repairs

Optional Knowledge

3D printing process IPC standards electrochemistry electroplating maintenance of printing machines maintenance operations microelectronics microprocessors printed circuit boards testing methods printing materials printing on large scale machines printing techniques surface-mount technology

Skills & Competences

Concept status

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/da00cd76-22fe-450d-aefc-f4e4a3864171

Status

released

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