Process Engineer - SMT Support

Evertz Microsystems Limited; Burlington; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer funded benefits program

Competitive total compensation package

Work-life balance

Employee Assistance plan

Employee Discount Platform

Career progression

Casual work environment

Social events and sports teams

Job summary

Evertz Microsystems Limited is seeking a Process Engineer - SMT Support to develop, optimize, and sustain SMT manufacturing processes for broadcast equipment. You will support SMT lines, document processes, and lead root-cause investigations to improve yields and cycle times.

The role collaborates with Quality, Production, Test, Supply Chain and Design Engineering. In-office in Burlington, Ontario, 40 hours/week with competitive compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of SMT process engineering experience in electronics manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of SMT assembly equipment and PCB manufacturing processes.
• Experience with IPC-A-610, J-STD-001, and electronic assembly quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day engineering support for SMT production lines including stencil printing, SPI, pick-and-place, reflow soldering, AOI, and selective solder processes.
• Develop, document, and maintain manufacturing processes, work instructions, machine programs, and setup standards.
• Lead root cause investigations for yield, quality, and reliability issues using structured problem-solving techniques.
• Optimize cycle times, throughput, setup reduction, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) activities including DFM reviews, process validation, pilot builds, and production ramp-up.
• Analyze solder defects and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Collaborate with Quality, Production, Test, Supply Chain, and Design Engineering teams.
• Validate new SMT equipment, tooling, materials, and process changes through controlled experiments and qualification plans.
• Develop process metrics and monitor yields, defects, scrap, rework, and productivity trends.
• Ensure compliance with IPC standards and customer quality requirements.

Skills

SMT process engineering

SMT assembly equipment

IPC-A-610 / J-STD-001

Process data analysis

Continuous improvement

Broadcast equipment experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in manufacturing, Mechanical, Electronics Engineering or related

Job description

The Process Engineer - SMT Support is responsible for developing, optimizing, and sustaining surface mount technology (SMT) manufacturing processes used in the production of broadcast and video transmission equipment.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day engineering support for SMT production lines including stencil printing, SPI, pick-and-place, reflow soldering, AOI, and selective solder processes.
• Develop, document, and maintain manufacturing processes, work instructions, machine programs, and setup standards.
• Lead root cause investigations for yield, quality, and reliability issues using structured problem-solving techniques.
• Optimize cycle times, throughput, setup reduction, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) activities including DFM reviews, process validation, pilot builds, and production ramp-up.
• Analyze solder defects and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Collaborate with Quality, Production, Test, Supply Chain, and Design Engineering teams.
• Validate new SMT equipment, tooling, materials, and process changes through controlled experiments and qualification plans.
• Develop process metrics and monitor yields, defects, scrap, rework, and productivity trends.
• Ensure compliance with IPC standards and customer quality requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in manufacturing, Mechanical, Electronics Engineering or related discipline.
• 5+ years of SMT process engineering experience in electronics manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of SMT assembly equipment and PCB manufacturing processes.
• Experience with IPC-A-610, J-STD-001, and electronic assembly quality standards.
• Ability to analyze process data and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Experience manufacturing professional broadcast, video transmission, RF, networking, or telecommunications products is an asset.

What we offer

• Employer funded benefits program
• Competitive total compensation package
• Work-life balance
• Employee Assistance plan
• Employee Discount Platform
• Career progression
• Casual work environment
• Social events and sports teams

Location

Burlington, Ontario (in-office position)

Hours

Monday - Friday, 40 hours.

Vacancy

This is a new position.

Salary Range

$55k - $65k

About Evertz Microsystems (TSX: ET)

Evertz is a global leader in broadcast technology, delivering cutting-edge hardware and software solutions that deliver content to television sets, on-demand services, WebTV, IPTV, and mobile devices (like phones and tablets) worldwide. Trusted by major broadcast facilities, telcos, and satellite providers on every continent, we're known for end-to-end innovation that sets the industry standard.

Canadian-headquartered with offices around the world, Evertz has 2,000+ employees and has been recognized as one of Canada's 50 Best Managed Companies - a testament to our commitment to excellence and global impact.

Join a team where your work shapes the future of broadcast and new media industries.

Evertz is committed to equal opportunity employment. Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process for applicants with disabilities - please notify HR when scheduling your interview.

Artificial intelligence (AI) technology may be used in our recruitment process to assist with resume screening and interview note-taking. All hiring decisions are made by our team without AI involvement.

Thank you for considering a career with Evertz!