Process Technician, Surface Mount Technology

Avispa Technology; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 61,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

Retirement savings program

PSL

Job summary

A leading electronics testing company in Colorado Springs is hiring a Process Technician, Surface Mount Technology to support SMT operations. You will maintain SMT equipment, troubleshoot issues, and drive process improvements in a 40-hour work week on site.

The role requires an associate degree or related experience, plus hands-on SMT and documentation skills. ISO/quality experience and lean initiatives are a plus.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Electronics, Manufacturing Technology, Engineering Technology, or related field or equivalent experience.
• Experience in manufacturing, SMT, or electronics production environments.
• Strong mechanical, electrical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read engineering drawings, schematics, work instructions, and docs.
• Proficiency with MS Office and electronic documentation systems.
• Experience with SMT equipment and processes preferred.
• Knowledge of soldering, rework, inspection techniques preferred.
• Experience with diagnostic equipment like DMMs/oscilloscopes preferred.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and resolve SMT equipment, process, and production issues across paste printing, placement, reflow, inspection, and assembly.
• Perform setup, changeovers, preventive maintenance, repairs, calibration, and production support to maximize equipment reliability.
• Collect and analyze process and downtime data; assist with corrective actions and process development.
• Create and maintain work instructions, process docs, equipment records, and tooling planning.
• Collaborate with operators, technicians, engineers, quality, and maintenance; participate in Lean and safety initiatives.

Skills

SMT troubleshooting

Documentation

Problem solving

Reading drawings

MS Office

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Tools

SMT equipment

Diagnostic tools (DMM, oscilloscope)

Job description

Process Technician, Surface Mount Technology 37559231

A leading electronics testing company is seeking a Process Technician, Surface Mount Technologyto support electronics manufacturing operations by maintaining SMT equipment, troubleshooting production issues, and improving manufacturing processes.

• Hourly pay: $35/hr
• Worksite: Leading electronic testing company (Colorado Springs, CO 80907 - Onsite)
• W2 Employment, Group Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement Savings Program, PSL
• 40 hours/week, 24 Month Assignment

Process Technician, Surface Mount Technology Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and resolve SMT equipment, process, and production issues affecting safety, quality, yield, and throughput while supporting solder paste printing, component placement, reflow soldering, inspection, and electronics assembly operations.
• Perform equipment setup, changeovers, preventive maintenance, repairs, calibration, and production support activities to maximize equipment reliability and manufacturing performance.
• Collect and analyze process and downtime data, support corrective and preventive actions, assist with new product introductions, engineering evaluations, prototype builds, and process development initiatives.
• Create and maintain work instructions, process documentation, equipment records, technical reports, and support tooling, fixtures, manufacturing support equipment, and critical spare parts planning.
• Collaborate with operators, technicians, engineers, quality, and maintenance teams while participating in Lean Manufacturing, safety, quality, and continuous improvement initiatives and performing other duties as assigned.

Process Technician, Surface Mount Technology Qualifications

• Associate degree in Electronics, Manufacturing Technology, Engineering Technology, or a related technical field, or equivalent experience.
• Experience supporting manufacturing, assembly, SMT, electronics, or other technical production environments.
• Strong mechanical, electrical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, work instructions, and technical documentation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and electronic documentation systems.
• Experience with SMT manufacturing equipment and processes is preferred.
• Knowledge of electronics assembly, soldering, rework, and inspection techniques is preferred.
• Experience using diagnostic equipment such as digital multimeters and oscilloscopes is preferred.
• Familiarity with automation, tooling, fixtures, lab equipment, and manufacturing support equipment is preferred.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methods is preferred.
• Experience working within ISO 9001 or similar quality system requirements is preferred.

Shift

• Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM.