SMT Engineer

ProTech Recruitment Ltd; Corner Hall; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

ProTech Recruitment Ltd is seeking an SMT Engineer in Hertfordshire to join a modern electronics manufacturing environment. Salary £45,000 - £52,000 DOE, Monday to Friday with benefits.

You will develop machine programs, create inspection programs, and drive improvements across soldering profiles and process readiness. The role requires experience in SMT or process engineering, strong knowledge of automated assembly and thermal profiling, and the ability to troubleshoot manufacturing issues with

Qualifications

• Previous experience within an SMT Engineering or Process Engineering role.
• Strong understanding of automated assembly processes within electronics manufacturing.
• Experience creating and modifying machine and inspection programs.
• Knowledge of soldering processes and thermal profiling techniques.
• Proven ability to investigate manufacturing issues and implement effective solutions.

Responsibilities

• Developing and refining machine programs to support efficient SMT production.
• Creating and maintaining automated inspection programs to ensure product quality.
• Establishing and improving soldering profiles to achieve consistent manufacturing results.
• Assessing component compatibility and placement requirements for new and existing products.
• Supporting production readiness activities, including tooling and process preparation.
• Providing technical support during product introduction and ongoing manufacturing activities.
• Identifying root causes of assembly and soldering issues and implementing corrective actions.
• Collaborating with Manufacturing and Quality teams to resolve process-related challenges.
• Assisting with equipment troubleshooting and liaising with external service providers when required.
• Driving continuous improvement projects focused on quality, efficiency, and yield performance.
• Contributing to inspection and verification strategies across the manufacturing process.
• Supporting compliance with recognised industry and quality standards.

Skills

SMT engineering

Automated assembly

Machine programming

Inspection programming

Soldering profiling

Tools

SMT equipment

Programming software

Job description

SMT Engineer

Hertfordshire

£45,000 - £52,000 DOE

Monday to Friday + benefits

Are you an experienced SMT professional looking to play a key role in a modern electronics manufacturing environment? Due to ongoing growth and investment, our client is looking to recruit a skilled SMT Engineer to support and enhance their manufacturing operations.

What You'll Be Doing as an SMT Engineer

• Developing and refining machine programs to support efficient SMT production
• Creating and maintaining automated inspection programs to ensure product quality
• Establishing and improving soldering profiles to achieve consistent manufacturing results
• Assessing component compatibility and placement requirements for new and existing products
• Supporting production readiness activities, including tooling and process preparation
• Providing technical support during product introduction and ongoing manufacturing activities
• Identifying root causes of assembly and soldering issues and implementing corrective actions
• Collaborating with Manufacturing and Quality teams to resolve process-related challenges
• Assisting with equipment troubleshooting and liaising with external service providers when required
• Driving continuous improvement projects focused on quality, efficiency, and yield performance
• Contributing to inspection and verification strategies across the manufacturing process
• Supporting compliance with recognised industry and quality standards

What We're Looking For as an SMT Engineer

• Previous experience within an SMT Engineering or Process Engineering role
• Strong understanding of automated assembly processes within electronics manufacturing
• Experience creating and modifying machine and inspection programs
• Knowledge of soldering processes and thermal profiling techniques
• Proven ability to investigate manufacturing issues and implement effective solutions
• Familiarity with SMT production equipment and associated tooling
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Comfortable working within a fast-moving production environment
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work across multiple departments
• Experience with leading SMT placement and inspection platforms would be beneficial

If you're looking for a new challenge where you can influence manufacturing performance and contribute to ongoing business growth,