Senior SMT Process & DFM Engineer

Semi-Kinetics Electronics; Lake Forest (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Semi-Kinetics Electronics is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to drive process development for PCB assembly, optimize solder paste printing and reflow, and provide DFM feedback to design teams.

You will program SMT equipment, lead defect investigations, and maintain ECNs/ECOs while ensuring IPC/J‑STD‑001 compliance and ISO‑related standards. Strong CAD capabilities and SPC experience are highly valued.

Qualifications

• BS in engineering (electronics/electrical or mechanical) or equivalent.
• 5+ years preferred in aerospace/defense, medical, and semiconductor customers.
• Clear technical communication skills, written and verbal.
• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, Access; CAD/production software (AEGIS preferred).
• AutoCAD and SolidWorks experience valued.

Responsibilities

• Define solder paste printing and reflow profiles to maximize first-pass yield and throughput.
• Review PCB layouts for buildability, reliability, and cost; deliver feedback to design teams and customers.
• Program SMT equipment (pick‑and‑place, AOI, X‑ray) and sustain line performance.
• Lead defect investigations, FA, CARs, and reduce scrap and rework.
• Create/maintain WIs, process specs, and BOMs; issue ECNs; manage updates from redlines; release via ECO.
• Maintain documentation in the MRP system for routings, tooling orders, and BOMs.
• Develop methods and tooling to comply with IPC & J‑STD‑001; support ISO‑9000, AS9100, ISO 13485.
• Partner with management, production control, quality, and shop personnel to improve flow and schedules.

Skills

Process development

DFM

SPC

Cross-functional collaboration

Technical communication

Education

BS in engineering (electronics/electrical or mechanical)

Tools

AEGIS Software

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

MS Office

Job description

Semi-Kinetics Electronics is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to drive process development for PCB assembly, optimize solder paste printing and reflow, and provide DFM feedback to design teams.

You will program SMT equipment, lead defect investigations, and maintain ECNs/ECOs while ensuring IPC/J‑STD‑001 compliance and ISO‑related standards. Strong CAD capabilities and SPC experience are highly valued.