SMT Engineer Sr

Acuity; Crawfordsville (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Acuity is seeking a candidate to lead technical support for SMT, Wave Solder, and Conformal Coating processes in Crawfordsville, Indiana. The successful applicant will drive continuous improvement initiatives, focusing on process stability and efficiency while supporting new product introductions (NPI).

Qualified individuals should possess a Bachelor’s Degree and 4 years of relevant experience, showcasing strong leadership, analytical thinking, and an ability to thrive in fast-paced manufacturing environments.

Qualifications

• 4 years of experience in SMT.
• Strong knowledge of Wave Solder and Conformal Coating processes.
• Experience in the electronics industry.

Responsibilities

• Lead and improve KPIs related to manufacturing processes.
• Develop and optimize SMT and Wave Solder processes.
• Coordinate maintenance strategies and machine installation.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards and process documentation.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Leadership

Communication skills

Continuous improvement mindset

Knowledge of SMT processes

Troubleshooting SMT equipment

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Universal GSMs

Panasonic SMT equipment

ASM

DEK

Job description

Job Summary

Lead and provide technical support for SMT, Wave Solder, and Conformal Coating processes, including equipment, programming, maintenance coordination, and process optimization. Responsible for ensuring process stability, high yield, and efficiency while supporting new product introductions (NPI). Drives continuous improvement initiatives and ensures all KPIs and process controls meet operational targets.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and improve KPIs (Yield, Utilization, Efficiency, OEE, Scrap, Shrinkage, OT).
• Develop, optimize, and maintain SMT, Wave Solder, and Conformal Coating processes.
• Program, debug, and troubleshoot SMT equipment (Universal GSMs, Panasonic, ASM, DEK, etc.).
• Support NPI: tooling design, line setup, process validation, and production ramp‑up.
• Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective/preventive actions for defects and downtime.
• Coordinate preventive and corrective maintenance strategies and machine installation.
• Ensure compliance with EHS, quality standards, and process documentation.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree completed.
• 4 years of experience in SMT.
• Analytical thinking and structured problem‑solving.
• Strong leadership, interpersonal/communication skills, working in a team environment.
• Results‑oriented with continuous improvement mindset.
• Ability to work in fast‑paced manufacturing environments.
• Strong knowledge of SMT, Wave Solder, and Conformal Coating processes.
• Expertise in SMT equipment programming and troubleshooting.
• Stencil design and Gerber file interpretation.
• High level of programming (different platforms).
• Process development, DOE, and yield improvement.
• Knowledge of PCB design rules for manufacturability (DFM).
• Experience in electronics industry.

Travel Requirements

• 0 – 25%.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We value diversity and are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, ethnicity or national origin, disability, pregnancy, religion, covered veteran status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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