Senior SMT Process Engineer - High-Volume PCB Assembly & NPI

nerostechnologies; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 116,000 - 162,000; Full time

Job summary

Neros in Torrance, CA is seeking an SMT Process Engineer to define and control processes in a fast-paced, high-volume PCB assembly environment. You will provide front-line support to technicians and operators while reducing scrap and implementing corrective and preventive actions.

In this role you will own NPI, equipment programming, process development, and contribute DFM feedback to the Design Engineering team. You will work with best-in-class assembly equipment to enable rapid deployment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience directly supporting SMT PCBA assembly in a highly automated environment.
• Knowledge of SPC and DFM related to SMT and thru hole PCBAs.
• Clear understanding of IPC-A-610 and J-STD-001 requirements.

Responsibilities

• Programming equipment used in automated SMT assembly of high-density PCBAs (screen printers, pick-and-place, reflow ovens, inspection systems).
• Specify and source tooling, including stencils.
• Develop and maintain quality plans, SOPs, and process documentation; train operators.
• Provide front-line support to day-to-day SMT line operations; fix defects, reduce scrap, implement CAPA.
• Provide DFM feedback to engineering and support scale-up from prototype to NPI and high-volume production.

Skills

SMT PCBA experience

SPC & DFM knowledge

IPC-A-610 & J-STD-001

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Manufacturing Engineering or related field

Job description

Neros in Torrance, CA is seeking an SMT Process Engineer to define and control processes in a fast-paced, high-volume PCB assembly environment. You will provide front-line support to technicians and operators while reducing scrap and implementing corrective and preventive actions.

In this role you will own NPI, equipment programming, process development, and contribute DFM feedback to the Design Engineering team. You will work with best-in-class assembly equipment to enable rapid deployment.