Printed Circuit Board Assembler
ぷりんときばんくみたてこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A manufacturing job that assembles electronic components onto printed circuit boards, performs soldering and inspections.
Description
Printed Circuit Board Assemblers place electronic components on printed circuit boards (PCBs), and perform soldering using hand soldering or reflow equipment. They combine SMT (Surface Mount Technology) and THT (Through-Hole Technology), conducting a series of processes: board assembly → soldering → visual/AOI appearance inspection → electrical functional testing. In production lines, they operate automatic placement machines and reflow ovens, detect and correct defects. They maintain electrostatic discharge (ESD) measures and cleanroom environments to ensure high precision and quality.
Future Outlook
Due to the miniaturization and high-density of electronic devices, and the spread of IoT and 5G, demand for board mounting is increasing. While automation advances, manual work by skilled assemblers is essential for complex and small-lot products, and a certain number of job openings are expected.
Personality Traits
Dexterous Hands, Good at Fine Work / High Concentration / Meticulous / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Clean Room / Contract Worker / Contractor / Line Work / Shift Work
Career Path
Printed Circuit Board Assembler → Line Leader → Manufacturing Supervisor → Quality Control Staff → Manufacturing Technology Engineer
Required Skills
ESD Measures / Microscope Inspection / SMT Mounting / Soldering / Soldering (Surface Mount) / THT Mounting / Visual Inspection
Recommended Skills
Automatic Placement Machine Operation / Basic Knowledge of Quality Control / PCB Design Basics / X-ray Equipment (Inspection)
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because small defects greatly affect product quality. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because precise manual work is valued more than creative thinking. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because advanced numerical analysis is not required. |
| Planning & Organization | Because work procedures are predetermined. |
Related Qualifications
- Electronic Equipment Assembly Technician
- Second-Class Electrician
- Soldering Skill Certification
Aliases
- Board Assembler
- Electronic Board Assembler
- PCB Assembler
Related Jobs
- Electronic Equipment Assembler
- Quality Inspector
- Soldering Worker
- Surface Mount Technician