SMT Process Engineer M A K S Incorporated Troy, MI Job Details Full-time $65,000 - $85,000 a year 7 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Opportunities for advancement Flexible schedule Qualifications New product introduction Defect resolution root cause analysis Electronics assembly Design of manufacturing processes Production deviation management Engineering process optimization Mid-level Electrical engineering Factory operations documentation Analysis skills Manufacturing process inspections Surface mount soldering Quality control experience within electronics industry Automated optical inspection Training machine operators Collaboration with manufacturing teams Pick & place devices Electrical Engineering Communication skills Product quality failure Circuit boards Failure analysis Engineering manufacturing support

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Health insurance Paid time off Dental insurance Flexible schedule Vision insurance Benefits/Perks Competitive Compensation Great Work Environment Career Advancement Opportunities Job Summary We are seeking an Electronics Process Engineer to join our team! As an SMT Process Engineer, you will be responsible for developing, implementing, maintaining, and improving surface-mount technology processes used in printed circuit board assembly. This role supports new-product introduction, SMT equipment programming, solder-paste printing, component placement, reflow profiling, and inspection processes. The engineer troubleshoots manufacturing defects, performs root-cause analysis, develops corrective actions, and works closely with production and quality teams to improve product quality, first-pass yield, efficiency, and equipment uptime. The position also creates process documentation, trains production personnel, and ensures compliance with applicable IPC standards and customer requirements. Responsibilities Control and improve the manufacturing process for circuit board assembly Program and support SMT Equipment (AOI, Automatic Pick & Place, Stencil Printer etc...) Work closely with the team of engineers to hone processes Keep detailed records of all findings, changes, and modifications Train operators, maintain process documentation Qualifications Degree in electrical engineering or equivalent field desired with experience Strong problem-solving and analytical skills Strong attention to detail Excellent communication and interpersonal skills