SMT Programmer/Engineer

Magna International; Newmarket; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Dental Benefits

Profit Sharing (EEPPP)

Group RRSP Program

Life Insurance

Job summary

Magna Mechatronics, Mirrors & Lighting in Canada seeks an SMT Programmer/Engineer to create and optimize machine programs for NPI, engineering changes and production transfers. You will verify tooling, BOM and centroids with a cross-functional team to ensure accurate first-off results and robust production starts.

The role requires IPC-610/AOI/Oven profiling training and 1–3 years in electronics and systems control, with a focus on quality and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Diploma or certificate in electronics or a related technical field.
• 1–3 years of related experience.
• Experience in electronics and systems control.
• Trained in IPC-610, AOI, and oven profiling.
• Able to read SMD polarity and component values; understand NG/DT/CT controls.

Responsibilities

• Create, optimize, validate and maintain SMT machine programs and backups for NPI, engineering changes and transfers.
• Perform BOM, CAD/centroid, package, polarity, rotation, feeder and machine-library verification before release; complete first-off validation.
• Set up and support solder paste printers, pick-and-place equipment, conveyors, reflow ovens, AOI, SPI, laser markers and traceability systems.
• Complete program changeovers and verify product, revision, materials, tooling and recipe before production start.
• Maintain revision history, changes, backups and document control; prevent unauthorized changes.
• Troubleshoot line stops, defects and excursions using SPI, AOI, machine logs and quality data.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Production and suppliers on containment and continuous improvement actions.
• Support preventive maintenance, calibration and daily equipment readiness checks.
• Train operators on program selection, changeover verification and standard work.

Skills

IPC-610 training

AOI knowledge

Oven profiling

SMD polarity reading

Electronics basics

Education

Diploma in Electronics or related

Job description

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What We Offer

At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are.

Group Summary

The Mechatronics, Mirrors and Lighting group specializes in automotive technologies that are driving the future of mobility. Combining a deep systems knowledge to develop unique vehicle access experiences, intelligent visions systems and advanced automotive lighting technologies, MML's expertise light the path to innovation, safety and styling.

Job Responsibilities

• Create, optimize, validate and maintain SMT machine programs, recipes, libraries and revision-controlled backups for new product introduction (NPI), engineering changes and production transfers.
• Perform BOM, CAD/centroid, package, polarity, rotation, feeder, nozzle and machine-library verification before program release; complete first-off/first-article validation with the cross-functional team.
• Set up, adjust and support solder paste printers, pick-and-place equipment, conveyors, reflow ovens, AOI, SPI, laser markers and associated traceability systems.
• Complete scheduled program changeovers and verify the correct product, revision, materials, tooling, stencil, paste, feeder setup and recipe before production start.
• Maintain revision history, parameter-change records, controlled backups, setup sheets and other manufacturing documentation; ensure unauthorized program changes are prevented.
• Troubleshoot line stops, defects, false calls, escapes, cycle-time constraints and equipment issues using structured problem-solving and data from SPI, AOI, machine logs and quality systems.
• Partner with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Production, Maintenance and suppliers to implement containment, root-cause correction, mistake-proofing and continuous-improvement actions.
• Support preventive maintenance, calibration/verification activities and daily equipment readiness checks in accordance with manufacturer and site requirements.
• Train operators and technicians on program selection, changeover verification, defect review, reaction plans, ESD controls and standard work.

AOI PROGRAMMING & SUPPORT

• Create and debug AOI programs from CAD/BOM and approved reference assemblies.
• Define inspection coverage for presence/absence, polarity, orientation, OCR/OCV, placement and solder-joint conditions.
• Optimize lighting, algorithms, libraries and thresholds; manage golden/reference data and revision control
• Monitor false-call rate, defect escapes, repeat defects and inspection coverage; perform offline review and controlled program changes.

SPI / PRINT PROCESS

• Create and optimize SPI programs for paste area, height, volume, offset and bridging.
• Establish product-appropriate limits and review measurement trends without masking real defects.
• Support printer setup: stencil, squeegee, pressure, speed, separation, underside cleaning and paste condition.
• Use SPI data to drive printer correction and closed-loop improvement where installed; document reaction limits and escalation.

REFLOW OVEN PROFILING

• Develop and verify product-specific thermal profiles using a calibrated profiler and representative thermocouple locations.
• Evaluate ramp rate, soak, time above liquidus, peak temperature, cooling rate and assembly ΔT against solder paste, component and customer limits.
• Create, approve and maintain oven recipes; verify conveyor speed, zone settings and nitrogen settings where applicable.
• Perform periodic oven performance verification, re-profile after defined changes, and retain profile evidence and recipe revisions.
• Maintain component, package, feeder and nozzle libraries; update pick-and-place programs and optimize placement sequence, head utilization and cycle time without compromising process controls.
• Support solder paste storage verification, thaw/use-life controls and required sign-off; follow approved material handling and traceability processes.
• Support first article/first-off approval activities, process capability studies, defect pareto analysis and corrective actions as part of the cross-functional team.
• Support Nexim or successor manufacturing systems, barcode/serialization, route validation and production data integrity.
• Investigate and correct SMT quality issues and perform other related duties as required.

QUALITY, SAFETY & COMPLIANCE

• Apply the current company- and customer-approved revisions of IPC-A-610 acceptance criteria and J-STD-001 soldered assembly requirements, as applicable to the product class and work scope.
• Apply IPC-7530 guidance for product thermal profiling and IPC-7801 requirements/guidance for reflow oven process control and periodic verification, as adopted by the site.
• Follow customer-specific requirements, control plans, PFMEA, work instructions, reaction plans, quality alerts and applicable automotive quality-system requirements.
• Follow ESD-safe handling requirements, moisture-sensitive-device controls, chemical/SDS requirements, lockout/tagout, machine guarding and all established safe work practices.
• Escalate any suspected safety risk, wrong program/revision, loss of traceability, out-of-control condition or potential quality escape; stop the process when required by site procedure.
• Uphold Magna Production System principles, standardization, one-piece flow, 5S and continuous improvement.

Qualifications And Skills

• Diploma or Certificate in Electronics, Electrical, Manufacturing Engineering Technology, Mechatronics, or a related technical field. Equivalent experience may be considered.
• 1 to less than 3 years of work related experience.
• Previous experience working in Electronics and Systems Control.
• Must be trained in IPC 610, Automated Optical Inspection (AOI), and Oven Profiling.
• Able to read values and correct polarity of Surface Mount components. Able comprehend the three main control factors of a Production plant: NG (no good parts), DT (downtime), CT (cycle time).

Salary Range

$ 65,000 - $ 80, 000/annually

Vacancy Status

Immediate, open position

Site Benefits (DTN)

• Conveniently close to Highway 404
• Medical and Dental Benefits
• Profit Sharing (EEPPP) and Group RRSP Program
• Company Paid Basic Life Insurance and AD&D
• Corporate Plans for Roger's Cellphone Data Plan
• Employee Discounts: Auto and Home Insurance, Retail, Restaurants, etc.

Site Benefits (DTB)

• Conveniently close to Highway 400
• Medical and Dental Benefits
• Profit Sharing (EEPPP) and Group RRSP Program
• Company Paid Basic Life Insurance and AD&D
• Corporate Plans for Roger's Cellphone Data Plan
• Employee Discounts: Auto and Home Insurance, Retail, Restaurants, etc.

Awareness, Unity, Empowerment

At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That’s why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of, in particular, color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously. We discourage you from sending applications via email or traditional mail to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.

AI-Assisted Screening Disclosure

As part of our commitment to a fair, consistent, and efficient recruitment process, we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the initial screening of applications submitted through our Workday system. These tools help identify qualifications and experience that align with the role requirements. Please note that AI is used solely to support our recruiters. Final decisions are always made by the hiring manager and the hiring team. Importantly, no applicant data is shared externally through these AI tools. All information remains securely within our systems and is handled in accordance with our privacy and data protection policies.

Under conditions defined by applicable law, you may have the right to request an explanation of how AI is used to support decision-making.

If you have any questions or concerns about this process, feel free to contact our Talent Attraction team.

Worker Type

Regular / Permanent

Group

Magna Mechatronics, Mirrors & Lighting