SMT Engineer

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Engineering Manager Position Overview The SMT Engineer plays a critical role in supporting a high-volume Surface Mount Technology (SMT) manufacturing environment, producing a wide range of PCBA products. This position serves as a key liaison between Design, Operations, and Quality to ensure products are manufacturable, cost-effective, and meet all quality and compliance standards. This role is heavily focused on New Product Introduction (NPI), prototype development, and successfully transitioning products into full-scale production. The ideal candidate brings strong hands-on SMT experience and thrives in a fast-paced, continuous improvement-driven environment. Key Responsibilities NPI & Process Development Lead SMT NPI efforts from prototype through production release Participate in Design for Manufacturability (DFM) reviews of PCBAs, BOMs, and processes Develop process flows, stencils, tooling, and fixturing for new product builds Plan and execute prototype builds, ensuring quality, traceability, and on-time delivery Capture and communicate lessons learned from prototype runs Manufacturing & Production Support Support the transition of new products into production with optimized processes Program SMT equipment for prototype and NPI builds Troubleshoot process and equipment issues using root cause analysis Partner with Maintenance to ensure equipment uptime and reliability Quality & Compliance Ensure all builds meet quality, traceability, and regulatory requirements Support internal, customer, and third-party audits Maintain accurate technical documentation, reports, and records Collaboration & Communication Work cross-functionally with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality teams Interface with equipment vendors for implementation and ongoing support Present technical findings, updates, and recommendations to stakeholders Required Qualifications 10+ years of experience in SMT manufacturing (printing, placement, reflow, AOI, ICT) Strong hands-on experience in high-volume production environments Proven troubleshooting and root cause analysis expertise Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Experience with Design for Manufacturability (DFM) principles Preferred Qualifications 5+ years of NPI engineering experience Experience with SMT equipment such as: Promation CO2 Laser Marker GKG solder paste printers Omron SPI/AOI systems Juki pick-and-place machines Reflow ovens and conveyors Functional test systems (e.g., Keysight) Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent technical experience

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$80,000 - $110,000 (based on experience) Bonus eligibility Medical, Dental, Vision, and supplemental insurance 4-5 weeks PTO #HRUProfessional Apply for this job Copy link ✓ Thanks for sharing! Find any service AddToAny More…