SMT Manufacturing Process Engineer

CareerWise Recruitment; Galway; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Careerwise Recruitment is seeking an experienced SMT Manufacturing Process Engineer for a Galway-based manufacturing company.

The role involves programming SMT equipment, setting up PTH processes, and working on NPI projects to improve manufacturability and meet schedules. You will drive continuous improvement, prepare assembly docs, train operators, and support maintenance with critical engineering tasks.

Qualifications

• L8 qualification in a manufacturing related engineering discipline or equivalent.
• Experience working with engineering BOM and drawings.
• Demonstrable working knowledge of SMT components and processes.

Responsibilities

• Program all SMT equipment, including Printer, Pick and Place Machine and AOI Machine.
• Setup PTH manufacturing processes and equipment.
• 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.

Skills

SMT knowledge

BOM & drawings

Engineering problem solving

Education

Level 8 qualification in engineering

Job description

Job Description

An experienced SMT Manufacturing Process Engineer is required by Careerwise recruitment to work with a Galway based manufacturing company.

Role of this position

• Program all SMT equipment, including Printer, Pick and Place Machine and AOI Machine.
• Setup PTH manufacturing processes and equipment.
• 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.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• 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.