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

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

Job summary

Neros 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, reduce scrap, and implement CAPA.

The role will own NPI, equipment programming, process development, and provide DFM feedback to the Design Engineering team to enable smooth scaling from prototype to high-volume production. In this dynamic position, you will work with top-tier assembly equipment and collaborate with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field.
• 5+ years SMT PCBA experience in automated environments.
• Knowledge of SPC and DFM for SMT/through-hole PCBAs.
• Familiarity with IPC-A-610 and J-STD-001 requirements.

Responsibilities

• Program equipment for automated PCBAs, incl. screen printers, pick-and-place, reflow ovens, and inspection systems.
• Develop and maintain quality plans, SOPs, and process docs; train operators.
• Provide front-line support to fix line defects, reduce scrap, and implement CAPA.
• Offer DFM feedback to Design Engineering and support scale-up from prototype to high-volume production.

Skills

SMT PCBA

CAPA

Process control

DFM feedback

Quality plans

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering

Job description

Neros 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, reduce scrap, and implement CAPA.

The role will own NPI, equipment programming, process development, and provide DFM feedback to the Design Engineering team to enable smooth scaling from prototype to high-volume production. In this dynamic position, you will work with top-tier assembly equipment and collaborate with