SMD Technician

Smtnet; Roswell, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Smtnet in Roswell, GA is seeking a Skilled EMS Technician to manage and maintain equipment critical to PCB assembly. You will operate and perform preventive maintenance on machines used in EMS processes (Pick & Place, SPI/AOI, wave soldering, PCB milling) and setup process parameters.

You will conduct FAT for new equipment, ensure seamless integration into production, read drawings, analyze data to optimize parameters, document maintenance, and collaborate with QA/QC.

Qualifications

• Diploma or technical certification in Electronics, Mechatronics, or related field.
• 4+ years of hands-on EMS or related manufacturing experience.
• Ability to read and interpret assembly drawings and schematics.
• Strong problem-solving, attention to detail, and teamwork.
• Willing to work in production based on workload.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and optimize SMD machines (pick-and-place, stencil printer, reflow oven).
• Perform process settings and adjustments to ensure stable production quality.
• Analyze production data to refine process parameters and reduce defects.
• Carry out scheduled preventive maintenance to minimize downtime.
• Maintain maintenance records and spare parts usage.
• Identify and resolve equipment issues to ensure uninterrupted production.

Skills

Reading drawings/schematics

Problem-solving

Teamwork & communication

Detail-oriented

Time management

Education

Diploma or technical certification in Electronics/Mechatronics

Tools

SMD machines

Wave soldering systems

Milling machines

FAT/SAT understanding

Job description

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.

• 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.
• 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.

We built a culture designed to attract the best in the bus. While nurturing talents of those just joining the workforce. We place a strong emphasis on teamwork & the belief that people truly make all the difference.