Hands-On SMT Process Engineer: Yield & Throughput Growth

Australia-Employment; Huntington (CT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage

401k with company match

Generous PTO & sick leave

Relocation Assistance (if applicable)

Annual performance bonus

Job summary

Jobot is seeking an experienced SMT Process Engineer to optimize our PCB/PCBA manufacturing operations on the production floor in Huntington, CT. This hands-on role focuses on placement, reflow, inspection, and continuous improvement to drive yield and throughput.

You will partner with Production, Quality and Engineering to implement CAPA, validate new equipment and materials, and lead line optimization initiatives in a fast-growing environment with relocation assistance available.

Qualifications

• 5–10+ years in SMT process engineering for PCB/PCBA manufacturing.
• Proficient in SMT placement, reflow soldering, and thermal profiling.
• Experience with line optimization, yield improvements, and data analysis.
• Hands-on, floor-based mindset; ITAR eligible.

Responsibilities

• Own and optimize SMT manufacturing processes, including placement, reflow, and inspection.
• Develop and refine reflow profiles to ensure product quality and stability.
• Troubleshoot process, equipment, and quality issues on the production floor.
• Drive line optimization to boost throughput and first-pass yield.
• Analyze defects and implement CAPA.
• Lead continuous improvement across SMT operations.
• Support process automation and modernization for scalability.
• Collaborate with Production, Quality, and Engineering to solve manufacturing challenges.
• Assist in validating and implementing new equipment, materials, and processes.

Skills

SMT placement

Reflow & profiling

Process optimization

Yield improvement

Manufacturing data analysis

Troubleshooting

Automation experience

ITAR eligibility

Hands-on floor work

Tools

AOI/X-ray inspection

Job description

Jobot is seeking an experienced SMT Process Engineer to optimize our PCB/PCBA manufacturing operations on the production floor in Huntington, CT. This hands-on role focuses on placement, reflow, inspection, and continuous improvement to drive yield and throughput.

You will partner with Production, Quality and Engineering to implement CAPA, validate new equipment and materials, and lead line optimization initiatives in a fast-growing environment with relocation assistance available.