Manufacturing Engineer II – SMT Line (Onsite - Puerto Rico)

RTX; Santa Isabel (PR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks vacation

Generous 401(k) with employer matching

Employee Scholar Program (ESP)

Life insurance and disability coverage

Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)

And more!

Job summary

Collins Aerospace is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer II to lead the new SMT line for PCB assembly. You will commission equipment, optimize SMT processes, and work with cross-functional teams to ensure production readiness in an onsite Santa Isabel, PR setting.

You will troubleshoot, develop thermal profiles, and drive improvements in yield, throughput, and reliability while documenting procedures and supporting NPI and line transitions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 2+ years of relevant experience.
• English and Spanish communication proficiency.
• U.S. citizenship is required to access program information.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support installation, commissioning, qualification, and acceptance of a new SMT line.
• Collaborate with suppliers and cross-functional teams to establish production-ready SMT processes.
• Provide technical support for solder paste printing, SPI/AOI, pick-and-place, and reflow equipment.
• Develop and maintain SMT programs, recipes, and process parameters.
• Conduct process trials, first articles, and production validations to ensure repeatability.
• Troubleshoot SMT issues, analyze defects, and drive corrective actions.
• Develop thermal profiles and optimize first-pass yield, throughput, and OEE.
• Create manufacturing docs, SOPs, setup procedures, and control plans.
• Support NPI, line balancing, and transition of new PCB assemblies to production.
• Train Production and Maintenance staff and identify automation opportunities.

Skills

English/Spanish communication

U.S. citizenship

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Solder paste printers

SPI/AOI systems

Pick-and-place machines

Reflow ovens

GPX solder paste printers

Job description

Collins Aerospace is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer II to support the implementation, qualification, and continuous improvement of a new SMT (Surface Mount Technology) production line for printed circuit board (PCB) assembly. As a Manufacturing Engineer II, you will apply manufacturing engineering principles to commission new equipment, develop and optimize SMT processes, troubleshoot production issues, and establish stable, efficient, and repeatable manufacturing processes. You will work closely with equipment suppliers and cross-functional teams across Engineering, Production, Quality, and Maintenance to successfully transition the new SMT line into production. This is an individual contributor position.

Your mission: to lead the implementation and optimization of SMT manufacturing processes, ensure production readiness, resolve technical challenges, and deliver safe, reliable, and efficient manufacturing solutions that meet quality, throughput, yield, and business objectives.

Join us in driving innovation and excellence in aerospace manufacturing!

This onsite position is based at our Santa Isabel, Puerto Rico location. You must be residing in Puerto Rico at the time of starting employment. Relocation is not offered.

Work Schedule:

• 2nd Shift: Monday through Friday, 2:00 p.m. -- 10:00 p.m.

What You Will Do:

• Lead and support the installation, commissioning, qualification, and acceptance of a new SMT production line and associated equipment.
• Partner with equipment suppliers, Engineering, Production, Quality, and Maintenance teams to establish reliable, production-ready SMT processes.
• Provide technical support for solder paste printing, SPI/AOI inspection, pick-and-place equipment, reflow ovens, and related material handling systems.
• Develop, optimize, and maintain SMT machine programs, recipes, component libraries, feeder assignments, placement coordinates, inspection programs, and process parameters.
• Conduct process trials, first-article builds, engineering runs, and production validations to establish stable and repeatable manufacturing processes.
• Troubleshoot SMT manufacturing issues, analyze defects, and perform root- cause analysis to implement sustainable corrective actions and improve process reliability.
• Develop thermal profiles for each product, analyze and characterize based on product complexity.
• Use production and quality data to improve first-pass yield, cycle time, throughput, machine utilization, uptime, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
• Develop and maintain manufacturing documentation, including work instructions, standard operating procedures, setup procedures, process controls, and equipment requirements.
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI), line balancing, changeover optimization, and the transition of new PCB assemblies from engineering builds into production.
• Provide ongoing technical support to Production and Maintenance, train personnel on equipment and processes, and identify opportunities for automation, process improvement, and manufacturing technology advancements.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field, and a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated professional or educational experience communicating in English and Spanish (verbal and written).
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Hands-on experience with SMT production equipment, including solder paste printers, SPI/AOI systems, pick-and-place machines, and reflow ovens.
• Experience programming or optimizing SMT pick-and-place, SPI, or AOI equipment.
• Experience with solder paste printing, stencil setup, soldering processes, component packages, feeder systems, and PCB assembly.
• Knowledge of IPC standards, ESD controls, and electronics manufacturing requirements.
• Experience with NPI, equipment qualification, production-line ramp-up, or high-mix/low-volume SMT manufacturing.
• Experience with GPX solder paste printers or similar SMT equipment.
• Experience developing manufacturing documentation, standard operating procedures, process controls, and equipment setup procedures.

What We Offer:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds
• Participation in the Employee Scholar Program (ESP)
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 8 free counseling sessions
• And more!

Operations, Supply Chain and EH&S

The next chapter of our future as an aerospace company is here, and we are excited about what this means for our employees and customers! Get onboard the Collins Aerospace Operations team and play a part in managing our innovative products from inception to delivery. The Operations team continues to grow and aims to strengthen the connection of Manufacturing Operations, Supply Chain and Environment, Health & Safety (EH&S) across Collins Aerospace. In this dynamic environment, you will have the opportunity to network across our businesses and functions, all while improving the productivity, quality and efficiency of our operations worldwide.

Collins Aerospace, a RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio and expertise to solve customers' toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.

WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE.

Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role.

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form -- with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act.