Senior SMT PCB Pick-and-Place Programmer

RTX; Santa Isabel (PR); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vacation

401(k)

Job summary

Collins Aerospace is seeking an SMT Pick-and-Place Programmer III to program, setup, optimize, and continuously improve automated SMT equipment for PCB assembly. You will develop machine programs, libraries, feeders, and setup data to ensure accurate, efficient production.

The role requires strong English communication, 4+ years of SMT/PCB experience, and U.S. citizenship. This onsite position is based at Santa Isabel, Puerto Rico, with no relocation offered.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or AA/AS with 4+ years of relevant experience.
• Fluent communication in English and Spanish (verbal and written).
• U.S. citizenship is required for access to information.

Responsibilities

• Create/modify/verify/optimize SMT pick-and-place programs for PCB assemblies using CAD data, Gerber, centroid files, BOMs and drawings.
• Develop/maintain component libraries including part numbers and specifications.
• Verify placement coordinates, orientation, polarity and package information for accurate assembly.
• Set up feeder assignments, locations, machine recipes and production setup information.
• Review BOMs and drawings to resolve discrepancies before production.
• Perform program verification and machine setup for accurate builds.
• Improve placement sequences, machine utilization, and throughput.
• Troubleshoot placement errors with Engineering, Production, Quality and Materials.

Skills

SMT programming

PCB assembly

Gerber data

Component libraries

Troubleshooting

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

HS Diploma or AA/AS

Tools

CAD data

Gerber files

Centroid files

BOM management

Job description

Collins Aerospace is seeking an SMT Pick-and-Place Programmer III to program, setup, optimize, and continuously improve automated SMT equipment for PCB assembly. You will develop machine programs, libraries, feeders, and setup data to ensure accurate, efficient production.

The role requires strong English communication, 4+ years of SMT/PCB experience, and U.S. citizenship. This onsite position is based at Santa Isabel, Puerto Rico, with no relocation offered.