SMT Manufacturing Engineer – Galway – Perm

CREGG; Cork; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Early finish Fridays

Job summary

CREGG in Galway is seeking an experienced SMT Manufacturing Engineer for a permanent role. You will program SMT equipment (Printer, Pick and Place, AOI), develop oven profiles, and set up PTH manufacturing processes.

You will interface with customers on test equipment, support NPI projects, implement CI with cost-reduction goals, and prepare assembly documentation. The role requires SMT component knowledge and experience in regulated environments.

Qualifications

• Experience programming SMT equipment (Printer, Pick and Place, AOI).
• Strong knowledge of SMT components and processes.
• Experience with build planning and stakeholder management.
• Experience in a highly regulated environment, Med Device preferable.

Responsibilities

• Program all SMT equipment including Printer, Pick and Place and AOI.
• Develop oven profiles and program the oven.
• Setup PTH manufacturing processes and equipment.
• Interface with Customers for test equipment/program set up.
• Work with customers on NPI projects to improve manufacturability and schedule.

Skills

SMT programming

Oven profiling

NPI collaboration

Process improvement

Communication skills

Regulated environment experience

Education

Bachelor's or equivalent in Engineering

Job description

SMT Manufacturing Engineer – Galway – Perm

SMT Manufacturing Engineer – Galway (PERMANENT)

Permanent role with benefits package and early finish Fridays.

Responsibilities

• Program all SMT equipment, including Printer, Pick and Place Machine and AOI Machine.
• Develop oven profiles and program the oven.
• Setup PTH manufacturing processes and equipment.
• Interface with Customers for ideal Test equipment/program set up.
• Work with customers on NPI projects to improve manufacturability and complete NPI projects to schedule.
• Incorporate Continuous Improvement activity based on Business objectives and current cost reduction goals.
• Prepare assembly documentation and work instructions.
• Train Operatives in assembly procedures.
• Support the Maintenance Team in designing planned maintenance routines necessary for all of the SMT equipment, and, as required, perform critical Engineering Maintenance tasks.
• Provide technical support to production.
• Implement process controls such as FMEA and Control plan as part of the Change Management process.
• Adhere fully to all health and safety policies, procedures and regulations.
• Maintain the designated place of work in a clean and tidy state at all times and ensure all housekeeping requirements are met.
• Support the Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) function and agenda within the business.
• Participate in improvement projects and other reasonable tasks as outlined by the supervisor/manager
• L8 qualification in a manufacturing related engineering discipline or equivalent.
• Experience working with engineering bill of materials and drawings.
• Demonstrable working knowledge of SMT components and processes.
• Experience with build planning and stakeholder management.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience working in a highly regulated environment, Med Device preferably.