Manufacturing Assembly and Wirebonding Operator

Location: Nursling

Do you have Wire bonding or manufacturing and assembly experience? Are you able to read drawings and work instructions, along with experience using hand tools and precision assembly equipment? If so, I am currently recruiting for 3 Manufacturing Assembly & Wire bonding Operators on a temporary contract based in Southampton.
In this role you will be responsible for the assembly, wire bonding, inspection, and process control of electronic or semiconductor devices to ensure products meet quality, reliability, and performance requirements in a manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

Assemble parts and subassemblies using hand tools, fixtures, and equipment
Follow work instructions, drawings, and standard operating procedures
Meet production targets while maintaining quality standards
Inspect assembled products for defects and ensure conformance to specifications
Report quality issues, equipment problems, or material shortages
Complete required production and quality documentation
Support continuous improvement initiatives
Perform wire bonding operations (ball bond, wedge bond, or ribbon bond) using gold & palladium wire
Set up and operate wire bond machines (manual or automatic)
Optimize bonding parameters (force, power, time, loop height)
Conduct bond pull, shear, and visual inspections
Identify and troubleshoot wire bond defects (NSOP, lifted bonds, heel cracks, shorts)
Skills & Competencies required

Attention to detail and quality focus
Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination, with ability to manipulate extremely small parts with consistent accuracy
Ability to work in a team environment
Time management and reliability
Able to read basic drawings and work instructions
Must be MS office computer literate
Patience and discipline in repetitive precision work

Experience with IR detector or vacuum technology is preferred