Process Technician - Surface Mount Technology - Request #37559231

Keysight Technologies; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401K

Job summary

Keysight Technologies in Colorado Springs seeks a Process Technician for Surface Mount Technology on a day shift. The position is a 23-month contract focusing on troubleshooting SMT equipment, process issues, and manufacturing support across solder paste printing, placement, reflow, inspection, and assembly.

You will perform setup, maintenance, data collection, and process development tasks while collaborating with engineering, quality, and maintenance teams to drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent experience in electronics/manufacturing.
• Experience supporting manufacturing, SMT, or electronics production environments.
• Strong troubleshooting, mechanical/electrical problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read engineering drawings, schematics, and process docs.
• Proficiency with MS Office and documentation tools.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot SMT equipment, process, and production issues affecting safety, quality, yield, and throughput.
• Support SMT manufacturing: solder paste printing, placement, reflow, inspection, and assembly operations.
• Perform equipment setup, changeovers, preventive maintenance, repairs, calibration, and production support.
• Collect and analyze process and downtime data for corrective actions.
• Assist with new product introductions, prototypes, and process development.
• Create and maintain work instructions, equipment records, and process docs.
• Support tooling, fixtures, and critical spare parts planning.
• Participate in Lean, safety, quality, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with operators, technicians, engineers, quality, and maintenance teams.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Verbal/written communication

Education

Associate degree in Electronics or related field

Tools

SMT equipment

Diagnostic tools (DMM/oscilloscope)

Job description

Process Technician - Surface Mount Technology Summary

• Work Schedule: Day shift, Mon-Fri, 7 am - 3:30 pm (MST).
• 23-months contract.

Duties

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

Required Skills/Qualifications

• Associate degree in Electronics, Manufacturing Technology, Engineering Technology, or related technical field, or equivalent experience.
• Experience supporting manufacturing, assembly, SMT, electronics, or other technical production environments.
• Strong troubleshooting, mechanical, electrical, 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 tools.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with SMT manufacturing equipment and processes.
• Knowledge of electronics assembly, soldering, rework, and inspection techniques.
• Experience using diagnostic equipment such as digital multimeters and oscilloscopes.
• Familiarity with automation, tooling, fixtures, lab equipment, and manufacturing support equipment.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methods.
• Experience working within ISO 9001 or similar quality system requirements.

Desired Attributes

• High standard of workmanship, attention to detail, and commitment to quality.
• Logical, methodical approach to troubleshooting and process improvement.
• Ability to stay effective in a fast-paced production environment.
• Strong teamwork, collaboration, adaptability, and positive attitude.
• Willingness to learn new technologies and support innovative manufacturing processes.

Pay Transparency

• This is the pay range that Magnit reasonably expects to pay someone for this position is $25.68/hour - $34.24/hour W-2.
• Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K (provided minimum eligibility hours are met).