Lead SMT Process Engineer — PCB Assembly Scale-Up

Industrious Ventures; Torrance, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwood Space is seeking a Lead SMT Process Engineer to build and scale our in‑house PCB assembly capability. You will develop the full board assembly process, define standards, stand up the PCB assembly area, and build a team to execute it.

You will collaborate with Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Production to ensure robust, scalable electronics manufacturing integrated into factory operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field.
• 6+ years of experience in PCB assembly, SMT process engineering, electronics manufacturing, or related manufacturing roles.
• Experience developing and scaling SMT or PCB assembly processes in a production environment.
• Experience with PCB assembly equipment, inspection methods, and rework processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and own the in‑house SMT and PCB assembly manufacturing process from prototype through production.
• Define process standards for board assembly, inspection, rework, traceability, quality control, and workmanship.
• Establish how PCB assembly workflows, quality data, and production tracking integrate with Manufacturo and broader manufacturing systems.
• Lead the design and buildout of the PCB assembly area, including layout, material flow, operator flow, and future production scaling considerations.
• Specify, source, and implement equipment and infrastructure required for PCB assembly, including SMT line equipment, inspection tools, rework tools, ESD controls, benches and storage, power and cooling.

Skills

PCB assembly

SMT process engineering

Electronics manufacturing

Production scaling

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field

Tools

SMT line equipment

Inspection tools

Rework tools

ESD/anti‑static controls

Benches, tooling, fixtures

Power, cooling, compressed air

Job description

Northwood Space is seeking a Lead SMT Process Engineer to build and scale our in‑house PCB assembly capability. You will develop the full board assembly process, define standards, stand up the PCB assembly area, and build a team to execute it.

You will collaborate with Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Production to ensure robust, scalable electronics manufacturing integrated into factory operations.