Process Technician, Surface Mount Technology

Avispa Technology; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 72,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group Medical

Dental

Vision

Life

Retirement Savings Program

PSL

Job summary

Avispa Technology is seeking a Process Technician, Surface Mount Technology to support electronics manufacturing operations in Colorado Springs. You will maintain SMT equipment, troubleshoot production issues, and contribute to process improvements in a fast-paced environment.

The role focuses on equipment setup, preventive maintenance, data collection, and collaboration with engineering, quality and maintenance teams to drive Lean initiatives and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent experience in electronics/manufacturing tech.
• Experience in manufacturing/SMT or technical production environment.
• Strong mechanical, electrical, troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read engineering drawings, schematics and work instructions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and electronic documentation systems.
• Experience with SMT manufacturing equipment and processes preferred.
• Knowledge of soldering, rework and inspection techniques preferred.
• Experience with diagnostic tools like DMMs and oscilloscopes preferred.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot SMT equipment, process, and production issues to improve safety, quality and throughput.
• Set up equipment, perform changeovers, preventive maintenance and calibration.
• Collect/analyze process data, support corrective actions and process development.
• Create and maintain work instructions, equipment records and tooling specs.
• Collaborate with operators, technicians, engineers, quality and maintenance on CI initiatives.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Equipment setup

Preventive maintenance

Data collection & analysis

Process improvement

Team collaboration

Lean manufacturing

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Tools

SMT equipment

Multimeters & Oscilloscopes

MS Office

Documentation systems

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.