AddressJoin us as a part of our manufacturing team, helping to supply the PCB assemblies that drive our award-winning range of Processing and Measurement equipment, used in Laboratories all around the world. With the flexibility of part-time hours during term time and exams and the option for full-time hours during holidays, this is an excellent opportunity for an undergraduate or post-graduate student to gain valuable industry experience at a fast-growing company in the scientific sector.
By applying your soldering skills and electronics knowledge, you will help us to build, inspect and test a diverse range of PCB assemblies, in time to meet the production demand of our manufacturing team. These assemblies would include power supply boards, motor and LED driver boards, among others. In doing so, you will form a key part of our effort to help students and scientists set up their experiments and quickly get started with their research without exhausting their limited budget on expensive lab equipment.
Working closely with the team in our unique open plan office and manufacturing space, you will be able to practice and improve your soldering skills, gain experience working in a rapidly growing SME, as well as making practical use of electronic theory to identify and rectify faults on defective PCB assemblies.
The Role
Initially, the primary tasks of this role will include:
- Soldering through hole and SMD components to PCB assemblies, for production and/or rework, as directed by our Electronics Technician.
- Assisting with the inspection of PCB assemblies arriving from our suppliers and creating reports on any defective boards.
- Calibration and testing of PCB assemblies in accordance with Ossila’s set test procedures.
- Helping to maintain stock levels of associated electronic components, in order to meet wider production demand.
As you become proficient at these tasks, you will also gain the opportunity to receive additional training in the fault finding and rectification of defective PCB assemblies, as well as acquiring experience soldering more advanced SMD/SMT components.
About You
If you are confident in your soldering skills (ideally both through hole and SMD/SMT) then this is the role for you.
You should also meet the following requirements:
Essential requirements
- Good manual dexterity
- Methodical and diligent work ethic
- Good communication skills
- Health and safety awareness
- Attention to detail
- Experience of and/or training in soldering (through hole and SMD/SMT)
- Highly organised and self-motivated
- UK work permit holder and/or the legal right to work in the UK
- Ability to reliably commute to Attercliffe, Sheffield
Desirable traits
- Experience in PCB Assembly
- Knowledge of electronic theory
Experience of and/or training in any of the following:
- Quality Management practices
- Microsoft Access and databases
Why Work at Ossila Sheffield
Joining our team means becoming part of a forward-thinking organisation that values innovation, collaboration, and personal growth. At our Sheffield location, we offer:
- Competitive salaries with regular performance-based pay reviews
- Flexible working hours
- A long-running, discretionary profit share scheme
- Regular ‘tea and cake Tuesdays’ where we catch up with each other
- Free on-site parking with marked bays
- Secure bike storage and shower facilities
- Modern, recently renovated office spaces
How We Work
Working together in-person is an essential part of Ossila. We value the collaborative, knowledge-sharing moments that happen over a cuppa, and this is why our roles are office based. If you are someone who shares this perspective and are enthusiastic about joining Ossila in our Sheffield office, we want to hear from you.
About Us
Ossila is a high-growth, high-tech company with offices in the UK and the Netherlands. We are a world-class organisation, driven by our mission to accelerate the pace of scientific discovery. To achieve this ambition, we provide the international scientific research community with high-performance, low-cost laboratory equipment and a range of chemicals and consumables.
We specialise in the cross-border, business-to-business trade of specialised goods for materials science, organics, and renewable-energy research. Approximately 85% of our sales are exported to over 1000 institutions in over 90 countries, and we have won prestigious awards for our innovation and exporting capabilities. Originally formed by academics from the University of Sheffield, we pride ourselves on our decades of experience, excellent customer service and technical support, and quality products.
How to Apply
To apply, email us at recruitment@ossila.com with a copy of your CV and a personalised covering letter. Your covering letter is your chance to tell us why you are interested in the position and how your skills, experience, and qualifications make you a good fit. If you meet the role requirements, this is how we decide who to invite for a telephone interview, so please don’t forget to attach it!
Visit www.ossila.com/apply for more information. No agencies please.
Salary: £12-13 (DOE)
Hours: Part-time, 16-20 hours per week
Location: Windsor St, Sheffield (on-site working essential)
Application Deadline: 5th April 2024
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Salary: £12.00-£13.00 per hour
Expected hours: 16 – 20 per week
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Profit sharing
Schedule:
- Flexitime
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
Work Location: In person
