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

Neros Technologies; United States; On-site; USD 116,000 - 162,000; Full time

Job summary

Neros Technologies is seeking an SMT Process Engineer to define and control high-volume PCB assembly processes. You will program equipment, develop quality plans, and provide cross-functional CAPA and DFM feedback to design and engineering teams.

In this fast-paced role, you’ll own tooling specs, SOPs, and training for operators, with a focus on reducing scrap and enabling smooth scale-up from prototype to production in a secure defense-focused environment.

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 experience related to SMT and thru hole PCBAs.
• Clear understanding of IPC-A-610, and J-STD-001 requirements.

Responsibilities

• Programming equipment used in the automated assembly of high-density PCBAs, including screen printers, pick and place, reflow ovens, and inspection systems
• Specify and order tooling, including stencils
• Develop and maintain quality plans, SOPs, and other process documentation, as well as provide training to the operational staff
• Provide front-line support to day-to-day operations of the SMT line(s) by fixing line defects, reducing scrap rates, and implementing CAPA
• Provide DFM feedback to engineering regarding designs and support scale up from prototype to NPI to high-volume production builds

Skills

SMT PCBA assembly

Process control

CAPA

DFM feedback

Education

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

Tools

Screen printers

Pick and place

Reflow ovens

Inspection systems

Job description

Neros Technologies is seeking an SMT Process Engineer to define and control high-volume PCB assembly processes. You will program equipment, develop quality plans, and provide cross-functional CAPA and DFM feedback to design and engineering teams.

In this fast-paced role, you’ll own tooling specs, SOPs, and training for operators, with a focus on reducing scrap and enabling smooth scale-up from prototype to production in a secure defense-focused environment.