Senior SMT Process Engineer: Optimize PCB Assembly & NPI

PICA Manufacturing Solutions; Derry (NH); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

PICA Manufacturing Solutions is seeking a hands-on Process Engineer to support and optimize SMT and electronic assembly manufacturing operations. You will program, develop, and sustain manufacturing processes in a high-mix PCB environment, working across Production, Quality, and Leadership to drive continuous improvement.

The role requires strong experience programming SMT equipment, creating reflow profiles, troubleshooting soldering defects, and supporting new product introductions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent manufacturing experience.
• 3+ years of electronics manufacturing experience (SMT environment preferred).
• Hands-on experience programming PnP machines, AOI systems, and stencil/jet printers.
• Experience creating and validating reflow oven profiles.
• Strong troubleshooting skills in SMT processes.

Responsibilities

• Program and optimize SMT equipment including Pick-and-Place machines.
• Develop and validate reflow oven profiles for leaded and lead-free assemblies.
• Lead root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to improve yield.
• Develop, maintain, and document work instructions, set-up sheets, and processes.
• Support audits, IPC standards adherence, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

PnP programming

AOI programming

Stencil/Jet printers

Reflow profiles

SMT troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

AOI systems

Stencil printers

Jet printers

MES systems

Job description

PICA Manufacturing Solutions is seeking a hands-on Process Engineer to support and optimize SMT and electronic assembly manufacturing operations. You will program, develop, and sustain manufacturing processes in a high-mix PCB environment, working across Production, Quality, and Leadership to drive continuous improvement.

The role requires strong experience programming SMT equipment, creating reflow profiles, troubleshooting soldering defects, and supporting new product introductions.