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i'm working on connections with the recruiters for the company and others in the United States and Singapore as well as the people who are already on the ground in Nevada. If anybody has connections let me know.
CONFORMAL COATING. Why is it hot all of a sudden?
That step beyond we are getting a bunch of searches for conformal coating engineers and sales people. I know there's a lot of jobs out there for experienced people
While all of a sudden the demand? Or is it just that I'm noticing? Is it being driven by all the defense work? Satellite? What do you think?
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Maybe you're an authority on a subject with a podcast or a following or you want to be. Maybe your company or service has things to share regularly, or want to open up discussions with EMAXIS community members
Let us know and we can create a channel just for you or a topic that you want to be involved with.
FREE FOR ALL! Everyone post your jobs here!
Post jobs that your company or that you were hiring for or share companies that are hiring that you know about. Just share the information to help everyone else!
Looking for the searches at stepbeyond?
Check out the channel for stepbeyond
SB TALENT AVAILABLE: TEST TECH will relocate
CONTACT STEPBEYOND to present your Job Opportunity to this Off Market Candidate. ID p-4093
- Know of someplace that might be interested? Comment or contact John Myers or Michael C Myers at StepBeyond (DM in this community)
Candidate Profile: Senior Electronics Test & Process Technician
Executive Overview
This highly analytical Senior Test and Process Technician offers extensive experience in automated advanced manufacturing, electronic testing, and complex system diagnostics. They possess a proven track record of optimizing high-volume machine efficiency, executing advanced circuit failure analysis, and performing autonomous maintenance in fast-paced production environments. Adept at bridging the gap between floor operations and engineering teams, they excel at reducing machinery downtime and implementing strict quality standards.
Core Competencies
Testing & Diagnostics: Automated Test Equipment (ATE), Circuit Analysis, In-Circuit Testing, Hipot & IV Testing, Failure Analysis.
Operations & Maintenance: Equipment Calibration, Mechanical/Electrical Troubleshooting, Blueprint Reading, Document Control (SOPs).
Leadership & Safety: Workforce Training, Engineering Collaboration, Quality Control, ESD Protection, OSHA Compliance.
Technical Impact & Experience
Advanced Testing: Conducts functional performance tests on complex electronic assemblies using specialized instrumentation. Isolates root causes of component failures to maximize floor productivity.
Process Optimization: Monitors automated production lines to maintain maximum efficiency. Adjusts complex machinery in real time to uphold rigid quality metrics.
Cross-Functional Leadership: Collaborates with engineering teams to resolve technical defects and provide assembly improvement recommendations. Trains and onboards new personnel on machine operations and safety codes.
OPEN TO NEW OPPORTUNITIES...JOB...WORK
As an old school recruiter we alway say "Opportunity" not Job or Work. Who wouldn't want an opportunity!
Post your profile here.
As a member you should have used the instructions in the MEMBER channel to write your profile. That is a good place to start!
Once you have complete a good profile in this group you can share it with your LinkedIn profile using the connector logo top right.
SECRETLY LOOKING? Want to keep it confidential? StepBeyond can help Apply on StepBeyond (link below), our recruiting database, not searchable by public or employers. We can use the profile you created, or one you made from an AI description from your resume, and post your confidential profile on our Job Board as ELITE TALENT DROP then post that profile in this group with a unique Account ID generated in our database. Then if someone expresses interest here or on StepBeyond we can screen and let you know.
https://stepbeyond.com/job_openings#!/f9592227-930d-43d9-9cc6-b1fff1e2dad1/detail
PS Always start your Job Search by Applying on StepBeyond to one of the General, Submit your Resume posts, it there isn't a job there you apply to today.
WHAT MAKES A GOOD BD - REPOST FROM CAREER DISCUSSION CHANNEL
Back around 2010-12 I started getting a lot of search requests to find EMS BDs. After the Great Recession EMS executives were ready to take the chance, and invest in getting new business. Of course, if they didn't, they were taking the chance, actually assuring, that they would lose out. Grow or die.
Q1: How would you describe the EMS BD market in 2026?
BD WORKED
From 2010-2017 BDs were most of the EMS searches I did. Finally, they started hiring SMT Engineers, the most critical first hires for pcba. Now, almost a decade later every position is in demand!
Q2: How does this line up with your obseervations?
WHAT MAKES AN EMS BD
EMS experience is critical of course. The EMS sales cycle is usually long. People who sell components or other things that turn quickly don't have the stomach for taking 6-18 months to get an RFQ and more time to get to launch. On the other hand, people without pcb assembly sales experience don't typically bring the key knowledge to the customer and sales process.
Q2: What do you think it takes to become success as an EMS BDM?
Q4: Did you come from outside of EMS PCBA and succeed in it? Or try it and it doesn't work for you? Share your experience, or observations on the topic.
EMS Business Development - What makes a successful BD?
Back around 2010-12 I started getting a lot of search requests to find EMS BDs. After the Great Recession EMS executives were ready to take the chance, and invest in getting new business. Of course, if they didn't, they were taking the chance, actually assuring, that they would lose out. Grow or die.
Q1: How would you describe the EMS BD market in 2026?
BD WORKED
From 2010-2017 BDs were most of the EMS searches I did. Finally, they started hiring SMT Engineers, the most critical first hires for pcba. Now, almost a decade later every position is in demand!
Q2: How does this line up with your obseervations?
WHAT MAKES AN EMS BD
EMS experience is critical of course. The EMS sales cycle is usually long. People who sell components or other things that turn quickly don't have the stomach for taking 6-18 months to get an RFQ and more time to get to launch. On the other hand, people without pcb assembly sales experience don't typically bring the key knowledge to the customer and sales process.
Q2: What do you think it takes to become success as an EMS BDM?
Q4: Did you come from outside of EMS PCBA and succeed in it? Or try it and it doesn't work for you? Share your experience, or observations on the topic.
SEARCH - EMS BDMs Data/Networking Focus
Monday I will begin on a search for a BDM focused on the Data and Networking market.
EMS experience is critical of course. The EMS sales cycle is usually long. People who sell components or other things that turn quickly don't have the stomach for taking 6-18 months to get an RFQ and more time to get to launch. On the other hand, people without pcb assembly sales experience don't typically bring the key knowledge to the customer and sales process.
So if you have the right stuff and are among "The Best in EMS" apply at www.stepbeyond.com or schedule a call with John Myers using the Contact Us Calendar on the website.
CREATE YOUR PROFESSIONAL PITCH: INTERVIEW
"Act as an expert career coach, industry interviewer, and copywriter. You are going to help me write a compelling personal introduction for a community group of Electronics Manufacturing professionals and suppliers.
Please ask me the following 8 questions one at a time. Wait for my answer to each question before asking the next one. Do not rush. Once I have answered all questions, combine my responses into an engaging, high-impact introduction paragraph under 175 words.
Here are the questions to ask me one by one:
What is your full name, where do you live (City/Country), and what company do you work for? (If you are currently 'open to work' or available immediately, please state that instead.)
What makes you uniquely great at what you do, and what part of your job do you love the most?
If members of this group were to approach you for your technical expertise, what specific topic would it be? (e.g., SMT processes, supply chain resilience, component sourcing, factory automation, etc.)
If you were invited to write a white paper or give a presentation at the IPC APEX EXPO, what would your chosen topic be?
Do you currently sell a product, offer a service, or provide consulting? Please briefly describe your commercial offerings or capabilities.
What exactly are you hoping to get from this community group? (e.g., networking, finding clients, tracking industry trends, collaboration?)
To add a personal touch, what are your favorite hobbies, passions, or things you love to do outside of work?
What tone would you prefer for your final introduction? (e.g., highly professional, casual and warm, or bold and energetic?)"
INTRODUCE YOURSELF : A guide to write your Pitch
Guide: How to Write Your Personal Introduction
Welcome to our community of Electronics Manufacturing professionals! To help you connect with the right people, please share a brief personal introduction with the group.
Follow these simple steps to create a compelling elevator pitch that highlights your expertise, goals, and personality.
🗺 1. The Basics
Start with who you are and where you operate.
Your Name: Who are you?
Current Location: Where do you live and work?
Current Role: What is your job title or current focus?
🛠 2. Core Expertise & Services
Let the group know exactly what you bring to the table. Specify if you sell products, offer services, or are available for consulting.
Core Skills: Mention your specific technical focus (e.g., surface mount technology (SMT) processes, wave soldering, PCB design, quality control).
Business Focus: Are you dealing with supply chain management, component sourcing, or factory automation?
Offerings: Explicitly state if you are selling a product, offering contract services, or open to consulting projects.
🎯 3. Your Goals & Ask
Be clear about why you are here and how the group can help you.
Expectations: What do you hope to get from this community?
Needs: Are you looking for career opportunities, project partnerships, vendor recommendations, or general networking?
🎯 4. Add a Personal Touch
We are humans first, professionals second! Share a glimpse of your life outside the factory floor.
Hobbies: What do you love to do in your free time? (e.g., hiking, cooking, playing music, 3D printing).
Fun Fact: Share a quick, interesting detail about yourself.
🤖 Pro-Tip: Use AI to Write It For You!
If you already have a LinkedIn profile or a résumé, you can use an AI tool (like ChatGPT) to draft your introduction in seconds. [1]
Copy and paste the prompt below into your AI tool, filling in the bracketed information:
"Act as a professional copywriter. Below is my [resume / LinkedIn profile / background text]. Please use it to write a short, engaging personal introduction for a community group of Electronics Manufacturing professionals. Include my name, that I live in [City, Country], and highlight my expertise in [mention 1 or 2 specific areas, e.g., SMT processes or supply chain]. Add a sentence stating that I am open to [consulting / offering services / networking]. Conclude by mentioning that my favorite hobby is [insert hobby]. Keep the tone professional yet friendly, and under 150 words."
QUESTIONS TO CREATE YOUR PROFILE
"Act as an expert career coach, industry interviewer, and copywriter. You are going to help me write a compelling personal introduction for a community group of Electronics Manufacturing professionals and suppliers.
Please ask me the following 8 questions one at a time. Wait for my answer to each question before asking the next one. Do not rush. Once I have answered all questions, combine my responses into an engaging, high-impact introduction paragraph under 175 words.
Here are the questions to ask me one by one:
What is your full name, where do you live (City/Country), and what company do you work for? (If you are currently 'open to work' or available immediately, please state that instead.)
What makes you uniquely great at what you do, and what part of your job do you love the most?
If members of this group were to approach you for your technical expertise, what specific topic would it be? (e.g., SMT processes, supply chain resilience, component sourcing, factory automation, etc.)
If you were invited to write a white paper or give a presentation at the IPC APEX EXPO, what would your chosen topic be?
Do you currently sell a product, offer a service, or provide consulting? Please briefly describe your commercial offerings or capabilities.
What exactly are you hoping to get from this community group? (e.g., networking, finding clients, tracking industry trends, collaboration?)
To add a personal touch, what are your favorite hobbies, passions, or things you love to do outside of work?
What tone would you prefer for your final introduction? (e.g., highly professional, casual and warm, or bold and energetic?)"
INTRODUCE YOURSELF : Go to MEMBER PROFILES
Guide: How to Write Your Personal Introduction
Welcome to our community of Electronics Manufacturing professionals! To help you connect with the right people, please share a brief personal introduction with the group.
Follow these simple steps to create a compelling elevator pitch that highlights your expertise, goals, and personality.
🗺 1. The Basics
Start with who you are and where you operate.
Your Name: Who are you?
Current Location: Where do you live and work?
Current Role: What is your job title or current focus?
🛠 2. Core Expertise & Services
Let the group know exactly what you bring to the table. Specify if you sell products, offer services, or are available for consulting.
Core Skills: Mention your specific technical focus (e.g., surface mount technology (SMT) processes, wave soldering, PCB design, quality control).
Business Focus: Are you dealing with supply chain management, component sourcing, or factory automation?
Offerings: Explicitly state if you are selling a product, offering contract services, or open to consulting projects.
🎯 3. Your Goals & Ask
Be clear about why you are here and how the group can help you.
Expectations: What do you hope to get from this community?
Needs: Are you looking for career opportunities, project partnerships, vendor recommendations, or general networking?
🎯 4. Add a Personal Touch
We are humans first, professionals second! Share a glimpse of your life outside the factory floor.
Hobbies: What do you love to do in your free time? (e.g., hiking, cooking, playing music, 3D printing).
Fun Fact: Share a quick, interesting detail about yourself.
🤖 Pro-Tip: Use AI to Write It For You!
If you already have a LinkedIn profile or a résumé, you can use an AI tool (like ChatGPT) to draft your introduction in seconds. [1]
Copy and paste the prompt below into your AI tool, filling in the bracketed information:
"Act as a professional copywriter. Below is my [resume / LinkedIn profile / background text]. Please use it to write a short, engaging personal introduction for a community group of Electronics Manufacturing professionals. Include my name, that I live in [City, Country], and highlight my expertise in [mention 1 or 2 specific areas, e.g., SMT processes or supply chain]. Add a sentence stating that I am open to [consulting / offering services / networking]. Conclude by mentioning that my favorite hobby is [insert hobby]. Keep the tone professional yet friendly, and under 150 words."
JOBS
Stepbeyond.com the website for StepBeyond Solutions Inc. the leaders and Electronics manufacturing recruiting has many job openings. We get new jobs every day from across the country and some globally.
We have jobs in California Arizona Nevada Texas Illinois Florida Pennsylvania North Carolina Maryland Connecticut today, and I'm probably leaving out of here.
Apply to a general posting if you don't see one that fits you. It just gets you into our database and then we can search and find you and notify you about specific jobs that fit you, or jobs that are in your area that you might know someone for.
Current job openings for conformal coating engineer, production manager, plant manager, acoustic Electronics engineer, quality manager, business development manager's EMS, field service engineers and more
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