Hands-On SMT Lead: Production & Process Engineer

Patton, LLC

Gaithersburg (MD)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

11 days ago

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Job summary

Patton, LLC is seeking a hands-on SMT Lead Operator & Manufacturing Engineer to own our SMT cell end-to-end—planning, programming, setup, operation, quality, and continuous improvement. This player-coach role leads daily SMT production and drives process engineering.

You will optimize solder paste selection, print parameters, placement, reflow profiling, AOI, tooling, and documentation; develop work instructions; support NPI transfers; and maintain ERP routings/BOM integrity in an on-site

Qualifications

3+ years in automated electronics assembly with SMT programming/operation.
Proficiency with stencil print, placement, reflow profiling, and AOI.
Strong soldering/inspection skills to IPC-A-610; capable of basic SMT rework.
Experience with work instructions, routings, and ERP systems.

Responsibilities

Plan and execute daily SMT schedule; organize kitting, feeder setup, first-article builds, and line changeovers.
Operate and oversee stencil printer, pick-and-place, reflow, AOI, and stencil cleaning per manufacturer guidance and Patton procedures.
Perform first-article inspection, AOI review/verification, and in-process checks to IPC-A-610 standards.
Train and mentor operators/technicians; enforce ESD, safety, and 5S.
Develop and maintain SMT processes and work instructions; drive DFM with Design Engineering.