PCB/PCBA Technologist M/F

You will join the Thales Bordeaux campus, within the Radar and Space department. Attached to the Head of the Design Office, you will support industrial teams by providing both theoretical and practical expertise in printed circuit board (PCB) design and manufacturability. You will perform causal analyses of non-conformities on electronic boards and propose sustainable investigation plans to ensure effective technical support to production lines.

Must Have

• Perform in-depth analyses of non-conformity causes on electronic boards and their packaging
• Support engineers in various technical missions and independently lead physico-chemical and mechanical tests
• Actively contribute to design reviews and examine definition files to ensure future product solutions are theoretically rigorous and compatible with manufacturing processes
• Ensure proper functioning of the materials laboratory by managing equipment, tests, and ensuring safety rules are respected
• Organize and perform mechanical and physico-chemical tests, then write detailed reports on the results obtained
• Experience in Materials and processes for electronics (PCB and PCBA manufacturing, use of electronic components, electronic boards and packaging)
• Knowledge of materials science and material characterization techniques

Perks & Benefits

• Success driven by technological excellence, your experience, and shared ambition
• Attractive compensation package
• Continuous skills development: training paths, internal academies and communities
• An inclusive, benevolent environment respecting employee balance
• Recognized societal and environmental commitment

Let's build a future of trust together

Thales is a global leader in high technologies specializing in three sectors of activity: Defense & Security, Aeronautics & Space, and Cyber & Digital. It develops products and solutions that contribute to a safer, more environmentally friendly, and more inclusive world. The Group invests nearly 4 billion euros per year in Research & Development, particularly in key innovation areas such as AI, cybersecurity, quantum, cloud technologies, and 6G. Thales has nearly 81,000 employees in 68 countries.

Our commitments, your benefits

• Success driven by our technological excellence, your experience, and our shared ambition
• An attractive compensation package
• Continuous skills development: training paths, internal academies, and communities
• An inclusive, benevolent environment respecting employee balance
• Recognized societal and environmental commitment

Your daily life

On a cutting-edge Bordeaux Campus, between ocean and vineyards, we design and develop systems, equipment, and services to ensure the success of our clients' airborne missions.

You will join the Bordeaux campus, within the Radar and Space department.

Attached to the Head of the Design Office, you will support industrial teams by providing both theoretical and practical expertise in printed circuit board (PCB) design as well as their manufacturability. You will perform causal analyses of non-conformities on electronic boards and propose sustainable investigation plans to ensure effective technical support to production lines.

Your missions are as follows:

• Perform in-depth analyses of the causes of non-conformities on electronic boards and their packaging,
• Support engineers in various technical missions and independently lead physico-chemical and mechanical tests,
• Actively contribute to design reviews and examine definition files to ensure that solutions for future products are both theoretically rigorous and compatible with manufacturing processes,
• Ensure the proper functioning of the materials laboratory by managing equipment, tests, and ensuring compliance with safety rules.
• Organize and perform mechanical and physico-chemical tests, then write detailed reports on the results obtained.

Your profile

Are you ready to take on the challenge of integrating an innovative industrial environment?

You have a BTS, BUT or Professional License in electrical engineering, electronics or Materials Science and Engineering and have:

• Experience in Materials and processes for electronics (PCB and PCBA manufacturing, use of electronic components, electronic boards and electronic packaging),
• Knowledge of materials science and material characterization techniques (metallic materials, polymers, composites, elastomers, surface treatments, paint / tensile, bending, shear…).

Are rigor, curiosity, analytical and investigative skills, and good interpersonal skills recognized as your strengths? Then this position is for you!

A word from the manager

Join a dynamic team where collaboration, solidarity, and collective success are essential. You will be able to interact with specialists from all fields and benefit from a real sharing of knowledge.

Thales, a Handi-Engaged company, recognizes all talents. Diversity is our best asset. Apply and join us!

The position may require access to information relating to national defense secrecy, the selected person will be subject to an authorization procedure, in accordance with the provisions of articles R.2311-1 et seq. of the Defense Code and IGI 1300 SGDSN/PSE of August 9, 2021.