Process Technician - Electronic Assembly

***Accepting applications through Sunday, 29 June 2025***

At Daktronics, you'll be part of something extraordinary. We design, engineer, manufacture, and support bold, eye-catching digital LED display technology and audio systems that captivate audiences worldwide. Our products bring excitement to professional, college, and high school games, attract customers for businesses globally, and provide direction for people as they travel, work, and play.

Why Choose Daktronics?

• Innovative Products: Create cutting-edge digital displays seen globally.
• Stable Schedule: Enjoy a consistent work schedule with no rotating shifts.
• Clean Environment: Work in a clean, safe, organized, and well-lit environment.
• Team Atmosphere: Join a supportive and collaborative team.
• Variety and Growth: Engage in diverse tasks with opportunities for learning and development.
• Competitive Compensation: Benefit from competitive pay and meaningful benefits.
  

Where is this opportunity located?

This position is located in Ennistymon, Ireland.

What will the work look like for me?

This role is the front-line support for production issues, responsible for machine programming, and supports improvements in safety, quality, and productivity. More specific responsibilities include:

• Support manufacturing to ensure Daktronics product is being manufactured in accordance with standards following Lean practices.  
• Resolve issues impacting production green light time (for example, issues with equipment, material, or process) or escalate to appropriate engineer following the escalation process.
• Support implementation of product/process improvements, such as adjusting factory layouts, implementing new equipment, optimizing existing equipment, etc.
• Attend and participate in daily production tier meetings.
• Support products throughout their life cycle, developing and/or implementing changes as needed.
• Make suggestions for product and process improvements and work with various personnel to implement.
• Use methodical problem-solving approaches to resolve repeating issues.
• Implement and communicate engineering changes. Examples may include changes to tooling, machine programs, build instructions, etc.
• Understand and support production tooling needs and order replacements as needed.
• Support new product developments and product transfers between factories or between shifts.
• Take an active role when requested in prototype, pre-production, or qualification builds.
• Assist in Design for Manufacturability (DFM) assessments and ensure that they are appropriately documented and communicated.
• Support development of processes that are safe, repeatable, and reliably meet design requirements.
• Design, build, and implement needed workstations and tooling.
• Perform work responsibilities as assigned by production, manufacturing engineering, or MPOG, which could include time studies, data collection, trials and experiments.
• Be flexible, open to change, and ready to perform other duties as assigned by supervisor or leadership to meet customer, department, or factory needs/expectations.

To be considered for the Process Technician - Electronic Assembly position, we require the following:

• Completion of or actively pursuing a two-year associate’s degree in Electronics Technology, Robotics, Computer, or related major.
• Knowledge of and/or ability to learn the programming of equipment such as component placement, soldering, automated inspection, encapsulation, etc.
• Demonstrated ability in problem solving and learning technical concepts.
• Solid understanding of PC tools such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, and Glovia.
• Ability to successfully participate as a member of a team and interact with a variety of personnel in a positive, professional manner. 
• Consistently complete quality work in a timely manner.  
• Good technical writing and communication skills.
• Fluent in English, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision, effectively exercising discretion and independent judgment.
• Regularly and reliably work the scheduled hours, including scheduled overtime.
• Wear all proper protective equipment as required in work area in accordance with Daktronics Safety Policy and OSHA standards. Items may include safety glasses, safety shoes/boots, hearing protection, electrostatic discharge wear, and others as determined necessary by Daktronics Risk and Safety Department. You will be provided the PPE for the required areas.
• Physical requirements include the ability to:
• • Work in an environment with these types of smells: paint, solvent, and solder.
  • Move materials weighing up to 45 lbs.
  • Remain in a stationary position for the full shift with planned breaks.
  • Have full range of motion (including but not limited to bending and lifting).   
  • Reach in all directions (up, down, side-to-side, and diagonal reaching), including awkward positions.
  • Maintain steady hand/eye coordination.
  • Distinguish and identify wire and paint colors.
  • Read fine print.  
• Ability to travel by air and ground. Valid driver's license and good driving record.
• Daktronics does not sponsor, renew, or extend immigration visas for this position. 

Desired traits

• Knowledge of circuit board assembly and components preferred.
  • Surface Mount Technology (SMT) & Through Hole (TH)

Ready to make an impact? Be part of a company that values your contributions and offers a dynamic and rewarding work environment. Learn more about Daktronics and take the next step in your manufacturing career with us!