SMD Technician

Smtnet; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading electronics manufacturing company in Alpharetta, Georgia, is seeking an experienced EMS Technician to manage equipment critical to PCB assembly processes. The ideal candidate will have over 4 years of hands-on experience and be skilled in operating SMD machines, wave soldering systems, and milling machines. Responsibilities include preventive maintenance and ensuring output quality meets industry standards.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of hands-on experience in an EMS environment or related manufacturing.
• Proficient in operating and maintaining SMD, wave soldering, and milling machines.
• Ability to read and interpret assembly drawings and schematics.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and optimize SMD machines and soldering systems.
• Perform process settings and adjustments for quality and efficiency.
• Analyze production data to refine processes and reduce defects.
• Conduct scheduled preventive maintenance to minimize downtime.

Skills

Machine operation and maintenance

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

Diploma or technical certification in Electronics or related field

Tools

SMD machines

Wave soldering systems

Milling machines

Job description

Overview

Skilled EMS Technician to manage and maintain equipment critical to PCB assembly processes. This role involves operating and performing preventive maintenance of machines involved in EMS processes (Pick & Place, SPI/AOI, wave/selective soldering, and PCB milling machines, along with setting up and optimizing process parameters. The Technician will also be responsible for Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) for new equipment and ensuring seamless machine integration into the production workflow.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and optimize SMD machines (pick-and-place, stencil printer, reflow oven), wave soldering systems, and milling machines.
• Perform process settings and adjustments to ensure stable production quality and machine efficiency.
• Analyze production data to refine process parameters and reduce defects.
• Carry out scheduled preventive maintenance activities for all related equipment to minimize downtime.
• Maintain records of maintenance schedules, service history, and spare parts usage.
• Identify and resolve equipment issues promptly to ensure uninterrupted production.
• Responsible for machine commissioning, calibration, and production line integration post-FAT
• Ensure assembly output meets IPC and internal quality standards.
• Work in conjunction with QA/QC teams to identify and address process-related quality issues.
• To be involved and initiate the machine qualification and product qualification.
• Based on the workload, willing to work in production.

Qualifications

• Diploma or technical certification in Electronics, Mechatronics, or a related field.
• 4+ years of hands-on experience in an EMS environment or related manufacturing where similar type of machines were handled.
• Proficient in operating and maintaining SMD, wave soldering, and milling machines or have the capability & knowledge to get trained to execute the job.
• Understanding of machine installation and FAT&SAT.
• Ability to read and interpret assembly drawings, schematics, and work instructions.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Basic computer skills for machine operation and reporting.
• Team player with good communication and time-management skills.
• Dedicated, result oriented, committed, Team working mindset.