Senior SMT Manufacturing Engineer

Draper; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 245,000; Full time

Job summary

Draper in Cambridge, MA is seeking an electronics manufacturing engineer with SMT expertise to shape production processes from concept to high-reliability production. You will develop reflow profiles, design tooling, and optimize automation to deliver flawless hardware for mission-critical programs.

The role requires 5+ years in electronics manufacturing, strong CAD/SMT skills, and a collaborative mindset. You will mentor junior engineers and work across design and manufacturing teams, with

Qualifications

• 5+ years of electronics manufacturing with deep SMT expertise.
• Advanced reflow, tooling design, and factory automation programming experience.
• Proven success driving program improvements in high reliability environments.

Responsibilities

• Use CAD programs to create product concepts.
• Gather materials needed to design the product.
• Test the product for usability and safety.
• Oversee manufacturing and production processes to set standards.
• Drive solutions to complex problems with limited direction and adapt to changes in requirements.
• Provide insights and suggest design or process modifications based on data.
• Identify program/system risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Mentor less experienced engineers and provide constructive feedback.

Skills

SMT expertise

CAD software

High reliability experience

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Overview

Draper is an independent, nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge, MA. The 2,000+ employees of Draper tackle important national challenges with a promise of delivering successful and usable solutions. From military defense and space exploration to biomedical engineering, lives often depend on the solutions we provide. Our multidisciplinary teams of engineers and scientists work in a collaborative environment that inspires the cross-fertilization of ideas necessary for true innovation. For more information about Draper, visit www.draper.com.

Job Description Summary

Bring your SMT expertise, CAD skills, and statistical background to Draper, where you can shape the future of electronics manufacturing. In this role you will influence SMT and mixed-technology assembly from concept to production. Develop reflow profiles, engineer SMT stencils and tooling, program and optimize automation equipment, and collaborate with engineering and production teams to deliver flawless hardware for mission critical programs.

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years in electronics manufacturing with deep SMT expertise.
• Advanced reflow, tooling design, and factory automation programming experience.
• Proven success driving program improvements in high reliability environments.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Use Computer Aided Design (CAD) programs to create product concepts.
• Gather materials or resources needed to design the product.
• Test the product for usability and safety.
• Oversee the manufacturing and production process to set standards
• Drive solutions to complex problems with limited direction – contribute to requirements development, propose ways forward, and adapt appropriately to changes in requirements.
• Provide insight and suggest design or process modifications based on quantitative data or results.
• Identify program/system-level technical risks and develop and execute mitigation strategies.
• Actively mentor less experienced engineers and provide thoughtful, constructive feedback.

Skills/Abilities

• Curiosity-driven approach to solving complex, customer-driven problems as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Collaborate and communicate effectively and openly with multi-disciplinary program team members, program leadership, and non-technical personnel.
• Be a team player able to work in a fast-paced environment with the ability to balance multiple competing tasks and demands.

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or other relevant field.

Experience

5-7 years experience in Product Engineering or related.

Additional Job Description

Applicants selected for this position will be required to obtain and maintain a government security clearance. Secret Clearance is preferred.

Job Location - City

Cambridge

Job Location - State

Massachusetts

Job Location - Postal Code

02139-3563

The US base salary range for this full-time position is

$75,000.00 - $245,000.00

Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Union ranges will be in compliance with the collective bargaining agreement's approved rates by location and role. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and does not include bonuses or benefits.

Our work is very important to us, but so is our life outside of work. Draper supports many programs to improve work-life balance including workplace flexibility, employee clubs ranging from photography to yoga, health and finance workshops, off site social events and discounts to local museums and cultural activities.

Draper is committed to creating an inclusive environment. We understand the value of inclusivity and its impact on a high-performance culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Draper is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, please contact [e-mail].