Manufacturing/ SMT Process Engineer

Metasys Technologies; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Metasys Technologies is seeking a Manufacturing/SMT Process Engineer to support, troubleshoot, and improve electronics manufacturing processes and equipment. The role collaborates with Production, Engineering, Quality, and vendors to optimize yields, reduce defects, and implement new equipment and processes.

The ideal candidate will program and adjust SMT and soldering equipment based on defects, test results, and yield data, ensuring compliance with IPC and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of SMT manufacturing processes.
• Knowledge of documentation and manufacturing docs.
• Knowledge of wave soldering and other electronic assembly processes.
• Ability to troubleshoot and optimize automated manufacturing equipment.
• Ability to analyze process, yield, and defect data for improvements.
• Working knowledge of IPC standards and requirements.

Responsibilities

• Program, troubleshoot, maintain, and optimize manufacturing equipment (screen printers, reflow ovens, wave soldering, selective soldering, AOI).
• Analyze test data and yield data to identify root causes and drive improvements.
• Develop and propose capital investments and equipment upgrades.
• Collaborate with Production to implement cost-reducing and efficiency-improving ideas.
• Provide guidance to operators and production personnel.

Skills

SMT processes

Troubleshoot equipment

Process optimization

Data analysis

IPC standards

Cross-functional comms

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/science

Job description

Due to ITAR and/or CUI compliance, this position requires candidates to be U.S. citizens.

Position Overview

The Manufacturing/SMT Process Engineer is responsible for supporting, troubleshooting, maintaining, and improving manufacturing processes and equipment within an electronics manufacturing environment. This role will work closely with Production, Engineering, Quality, and equipment vendors to optimize manufacturing processes, improve yields, reduce defects, and support new equipment and process initiatives.

The Ideal Candidate will be someone who can program and adjust SMT and soldering equipment based on manufacturing defects, test results, and yield data.

• Program, troubleshoot, maintain, and optimize manufacturing process equipment, including:
• Screen printers
• Reflow ovens
• Wave soldering
• Selective soldering
• Automated Optical Inspection (AOI)
• 5DX or similar inspection equipment
• Evaluate and support the implementation of solders, fluxes, process materials, and new manufacturing equipment.
• Support new equipment installations, qualifications, and process implementations.
• Monitor and maintain aqueous cleaning systems and ionic contamination testing equipment to established standards and customer/IPC requirements.
• Analyze test data, yield data, and manufacturing defects to identify root causes and drive process improvements.
• Make appropriate adjustments to equipment and manufacturing processes to improve quality, productivity, and yield.
• Develop, present, and obtain approval for capital investment proposals and equipment upgrades.
• Partner with Production to identify and implement opportunities that improve revenue, reduce costs, increase efficiency, and optimize manufacturing processes.
• Prepare technical reports, process documentation, and other required reports.
• Provide technical guidance and support to machine operators and production personnel.
• Develop and communicate alternate methods for resolving or preventing process, technical, and production issues.
• Work collaboratively with Engineering, Quality, Production, Supply Chain, and other functional teams.
• Coordinate with outside equipment, material, and process vendors as needed.
• Ensure compliance with Environmental Health and Safety requirements.
• Support applicable ISO and Quality Management System requirements.
• Support site-wide 6S and continuous improvement initiatives.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of Surface Mount Technology (SMT) manufacturing processes.
• Knowledge of documentation control and manufacturing documentation practices.
• Knowledge of wave soldering and other electronic assembly processes.
• Ability to troubleshoot and optimize automated manufacturing equipment.
• Ability to analyze process, yield, and defect data and translate findings into process improvements.
• Working knowledge of IPC standards and requirements.
• Ability to communicate effectively with production personnel, engineering teams, management, and external vendors.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and continuous improvement skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced electronics manufacturing environment.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, Mathematics, or a related technical field.
• Experience within the electronics manufacturing industry.
• Hands-on experience supporting manufacturing processes and equipment.
• Experience with lead-free manufacturing processes preferred.
• Experience with SMT, soldering, inspection, and electronic assembly processes strongly preferred.
• Experience with IPC-A-610 and related electronics manufacturing standards preferred.