SMT Engineer – Full Time – Bennetts End

Catering; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

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Benefits

Job summary

Catering in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, seeks an experienced SMT Engineer to support and enhance manufacturing operations in a modern electronics environment.

You will develop and refine machine and inspection programs, optimize soldering profiles, and work across Manufacturing and Quality teams to drive quality, efficiency, and yield improvements. This permanent role offers benefits and a DOE salary.

Qualifications

• Previous SMT/Process Engineering experience in electronics manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of automated assembly processes in electronics.
• Experience creating and modifying machine and inspection programs.
• Knowledge of soldering processes and thermal profiling techniques.
• Ability to investigate manufacturing issues and implement solutions.
• Familiarity with SMT production equipment and tooling.

Responsibilities

• Developing and refining machine programs to support SMT production.
• Creating and maintaining automated inspection programs to ensure product quality.
• Establishing and improving soldering profiles for consistent 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 challenges.
• Assisting with equipment troubleshooting and liaising with external service providers.
• 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.

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 solutionsFamiliarity 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

Salary: £40000 – £55000/annum

Job Type: Permanent

Location: Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire