Vacation Job - PCB Assembly Technician

This Is How You Make an Impact

If you love working with electronics, enjoy building things with your hands, and want to grow in a high‑tech environment, this role is your gateway into the engineering world. As an Assembly Technician, you will work directly with advanced PCBs and cutting‑edge technology; the same technology used in industries like semiconductors, medical devices, automotive, and aerospace.

This is not just a job. It’s where you build the foundation of your engineering career, gain real technical skills, and learn from experienced professionals who want to see you grow.

As a student, this vacation job gives you the perfect chance to build practical skills, gain industry experience, and shape the foundation of your future engineering career. If you’re looking for a role with variety, learning opportunities, and real technical impact, join us as an Assembly Technician at Neways.

Whether you’re just starting out or looking to deepen your technical expertise, Neways gives you the environment, coaching, and opportunities to develop into a strong engineering professional.

What We Offer You

As an Assembly Technician, you step into a dynamic and supportive production environment where learning and growth are part of everyday life. This vacation job gives you the opportunity to explore the engineering field from the inside and discover what you enjoy most.

You can expect:

·        A challenging and informal working environment within an international high‑tech organization.

·        Plenty of opportunities to develop yourself and develop your technical skills.

·        Strong coaching and guidance from experienced professionals.

·        A competitive salary paid according to the CAO.

·        A great opportunity to gain relevant experience for your technical studies and future career.

·        Our work takes place generally in two shifts:

Working hours: Morning shift 6:00 AM - 2:50 PM, Afternoon shift 2:40 PM - 12:00 AM, and during the afternoon shift on Friday the work is from 2:40 PM to 9:20 PM.

What You Bring to the Team

You work with precision and enjoy being in an environment where accuracy matters. You are technically minded, hands‑on, and motivated to learn.

Hard Skills

·        Pursuing technical education.

·        Ability to read technical drawings and digital work instructions.

·        Solid soldering skills or willingness to learn.

·        Ability to read and understand Dutch or English.

Soft Skills

·        Very precise when working with small components.

·        Good fine motor skills and strong attention to detail.

·        Analytical and able to solve problems when deviations occur.

·        Team‑oriented but also capable of working independently.

·        Strong sense of responsibility for quality and safety.

·        Eager to learn and open to new techniques and IPC training.

·        Stress‑resistant and flexible when priorities shift.

Your Daily Responsibilities

You will work in a modern, clean environment assembling, soldering, and inspecting our products. You follow digital work instructions and use up‑to‑date assembly techniques suited to a high‑tech production setting.

You will place electronic components onto printed circuit boards (“stuffing” PCBs) based on work instructions or technical drawings. You prepare components by cutting, bending, and trimming them, and you help ensure quality by inspecting completed PCBs. Quality is our top priority.

Your Tasks also Include:

·        Manually placing components on printed circuit boards.

·        Positioning PCBs in soldering fixtures and applying the correct tools and process settings.

·        Inspecting and repairing soldering work according to IPC standards.

·        Performing soldering tasks and assembling/ disassembling PCBs following work instructions.