SMT Manufacturing Engineer

NOVA Biomedical GmbH; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled SMT Manufacturing Engineer to enhance their production capabilities in Waltham. This role involves providing critical technical support for printed circuit board assembly using advanced surface mount technology. You will be responsible for optimizing production processes, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and mentoring a team of technicians. Join a company that values integrity and mutual respect, offering a collaborative environment where your contributions directly impact product quality and efficiency. If you have a passion for engineering and a commitment to excellence, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Matching 401K

Company Subsidized Cafeteria

Innovative Scholarship Program for Children

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in SMT manufacturing engineering.
• Proficient with IPC standards and hands-on soldering skills.
• Self-motivated with strong mechanical aptitude.

Responsibilities

• Optimize and maintain SMT programs for production machines.
• Troubleshoot non-conforming materials in board assembly.
• Mentor SMT Technicians and Operators for skill enhancement.

Skills

SMT Manufacturing Engineering

Problem-Solving

Analytical Skills

Attention to Detail

Project Management

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

STEM Degree

Tools

SAP

Samsung/Hanwha Equipment

PARMI

BTU

KIC Profiler

Ekra/ASYS Equipment

Visual Cam

Job description

Career Opportunities with Nova Biomedical Corporation

Nova Biomedical is an Equal Opportunity Employer in compliance with Affirmative Action in hiring and promoting women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Nova Biomedical is hiring a SMT Manufacturing Engineer on-site in our Waltham, MA facility to provide technical engineering support to Nova Biomedical's manufacturing of printed circuit boards utilizing surface mount technology (SMT) and through-hole technology (TH). This is a fully on-site opportunity in Waltham during the hours of 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM (Monday to Friday). The SMT Manufacturing Engineer will program, validate, and maintain in-house SMT equipment and continually improve board assembly processes and:

• Provide technical manufacturing support to maintain a reliable supply of printed circuit board assemblies for the timely delivery of Nova products.
• Use analytical and problem-solving capability to develop and standardize the SMT and TH processes.
• Identify and implement preventive and corrective measures to continuously improve in-house production of quality printed circuit board assemblies.
• Implement and maintain SMT and TH assembly production processes that meet or exceed IPC-A-610 standards, comply with Good Manufacturing Practices and current RoHS Directives.

Responsibilities:

• Creates, optimizes, and maintains the SMT programs for the Pick & Place Machines, Solder Paste Printers, Automatic Optical Inspection Machine, Automatic Solder Paste Inspection Machine, and Reflow Ovens.
• Continuously reviews and assesses the SMT Printed Circuit Assembly (PCA) production systems for improvements in efficiency, throughput, and quality. Utilizing and applying SMT machine performance criteria; this could include component attrition, nozzle data, feeder data and vision error information and use this information to drive improvements within the machine performance.
• Review PCB designs for Design for Manufacturability (DFM) to ensure compatibility with Bare Board house and Board Assembly house production requirements.
• Troubleshoot and disposition of non-conforming materials related to board assembly production.
• Provide analysis and resolutions to Corrective and Preventative Action (CAPA) for board assembly issues.
• Provide guidance and mentoring to enhance the skill level of, SMT Technicians, SMT Operators and Solder Technicians. Examples: machine set-up and operation, machine maintenance and repair, material storage and handling, ESD protection, soldering techniques, and equipment programming.
• Ensure the SMT production equipment is maintained/calibrated properly: Develop a maintenance program and manage compliance. Implement and manage service contracts.
• Document workflow routings and process times for Nova’s Printed Circuit Assemblies, and interface with Production management and Planning on SAP capacity planning.
• Provide reports on spares usage during Maintenance periods or machine breakdowns to maintain spare-part stock levels and to highlight areas of concern or areas for machine improvement.
• Diagnose and repair all departmental equipment down to PCB level and report findings in a concise and accurate manner. A good understanding of electrical drawings, schematics and engineering drawings is expected, together with the general use of multimeters, hand power tools and measuring equipment.
• Write and perform Process Validation Protocols, Equipment Installation Qualifications (IQs) and Operation Qualifications (OQs).

Qualifications/Skills:

• Must be proficient with computers/networking and general software such as MS Office.
• Experience with SAP, Samsung/Hanwha, PARMI, BTU, KIC Profiler, Ekra/ASYS equipment and Visual Cam is a plus
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Capable of performing critical business assessments and developing and executing project plans.
• Self-motivated, seeks areas to improve production efficiencies and product quality.
• This position requires attention to detail, training skills, and strong mechanical aptitude for programming, operating, and maintaining sophisticated automated machinery. Proficient with the utilization of IPC standards (e.g. IPC-A-610, IPC-J-STD001), and hands-on soldering skills are a plus.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or comparable STEM. (Science/Technology/Engineering/Mathematics) degree.
• Consideration will be given to candidates based on their years of advanced high-level hands-on SMT engineering experience.
• Minimum of 5 years SMT manufacturing engineering experience.
• Must be proficient with computers/networking and general software such as MS Office.
• Experience with SAP, Samsung/Hanwha, PARMI, BTU, KIC Profiler, Ekra/ASYS equipment and Visual Cam is a plus.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Capable of performing critical business assessments and developing and executing project plans.
• Self-motivated, seeks areas to improve production efficiency and product quality.
• This position requires attention to detail, training skills, and strong mechanical aptitude for programming, operating, and maintaining sophisticated automated machinery.
• Proficient with the utilization of IPC standards (e.g. IPC-A-610, IPC-J-STD001), and hands-on soldering skills are a plus.

Physical Requirements:

• Alternating between standing and sitting.
• Climbing stairs, step ladders.
• Fine/Gross motor manipulation.
• Crouching/stooping, kneeling, walking.
• Lifting/Carrying up to 50 lbs.
• Moving objects - pushing or pulling up to 50 lbs.
• Reaching overhead or below knee level.
• Repetitive task performance: repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
• Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.
• Using foot controls and hands to handle, control, or feel objects.
• Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Ability to travel.

At Nova Biomedical, we practice our core values of mutual respect, honesty, and integrity throughout the company. With a strong sense of family in the workplace, we are proud that one third of all our employees have been with us for over 10 years.

Highlights of benefits offered to Nova Biomedical employees include Blue Cross Blue Shield medical plan, tuition reimbursement, matching 401K, company subsidized cafeteria and an innovative scholarship program for children of employees.