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JANUARY 2023 I SMT007 MAGAZINE 93 Career Opportunities Field Service Technician Taiyo Circuit Automation designs and manufactures the world's finest dual sided soldermask coating and vertical drying equipment. Since 1981, we have served the printed circuit board industry with highly reliable innovative machinery, engineered to exceed. PRIMARY FUNCTION: The Field Service Technician is responsible for troubleshooting and providing technical services on Taiyo Circuit Automation's mechanical and electro- mechanical products and systems. ESSENTIAL DUTIES: 1. Identify mechanical issues and implement process control solutions for process improvement and new projects 2. Consult with maintenance, operations, engineering, and management concerning process control and instrumentation 3. Specify, install, configure, calibrate, and maintain instrumentation, control system and electrical protection equipment QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS: 1. 3 years of experience with equipment, preferably in PCB or related electronics industry 2. 3 years of experience in similar process indus- tries with hands-on experience in operations, maintenance and project implementation— OMRON, Koyo, Allen Bradley experience preferred 3. Experience in installation and calibration of process control elements and electrical measurement devices 4. The ability to read and understand electrical, pneumatic diagrams and control systems REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: 1. High school graduate 2. Associate degree in Industrial Engineering Technology, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, preferred. 3. PLC experience Email: BobW@Taiyo-america.com (Subject: "Application for Field Service Technician for TCA") Flexible Circuit Technologies (FCT) is a global sup- plier providing design, prototyping and production of flexible circuits, rigid flex circuits, flexible heaters and full assembly services. Responsibilities • Gain understanding for customer/specific project requirements • Review customer files, analyze - application, design, stack up, materials, mechanical requirements; develop cost-effective design to meet requirements • Quote and follow-up to secure business • Work with CAD: finalize files, attain customer approval prior to build • Track timeline/provide customers with updates • Follow up on prototype, assist with design changes (if needed), and push forward to production • Work as the lead technician/program manager or as part of FCT team working with an assigned application engineer • Help customer understand FCT's assembly, testing, and box build services • Understand manufacturing and build process for flexible and rigid-flex circuits Qualifications • Demonstrated experience: flex circuit/rigid-flex design including design rules, IPC; flex heater design + • Ability to work in fast-paced environment, broad range of projects, maintain sense of urgency • Ability to work as a team player • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Willing to travel for sales support and customer support activities if needed Competitive salary, bonus program, and benefits package. Preferred location Minneapolis, MN area. Application Engineer