SMT Manufacturing Lead — Own the PCB Line & Scale

CHIRP Robotics Corporation; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

CHIRP Robotics Corporation in Torrance, CA, is seeking an SMT Manufacturing Engineer to own the PCB production line and drive efficiency as we scale. Start by running a single SMT line with stencil printing, pick-and-place, reflow, QA, and rework if needed.

You will grow to oversee multiple lines, lead a team of technicians, and implement end-to-end process improvements. This hands-on role demands reliability, attention to detail, and a passion for modern electronics manufacturing.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in SMT manufacturing or production.
• Ability to read BOMs, assembly drawings, and PCB documentation.
• U.S. citizen or green card holder required.
• On-site work in Torrance, CA, USA.

Responsibilities

• Set up and run the SMT line, including stencil printing, pick-and-place, reflow and additional machines as we grow.
• Develop and adjust process parameters (reflow profiles, print settings, placement programs) for new and existing builds.
• Monitor line performance and respond to defects, alarms, and stoppages.
• Inspect parts using AOI and manual methods to ensure quality standards are met.
• Diagnose and correct common SMT defects (bridging, tombstoning, insufficient wetting, shifted components).
• Maintain documentation such as work instructions, process travelers, and line setup sheets.
• Manage part inventories, including purchasing BOMs and organizing stored parts.
• Track and report yield, throughput, and quality metrics.
• Keep the work area clean, organized, and safe.
• Communicate issues, tooling problems, quality concerns, or process improvements to the team.
• Perform basic maintenance and upkeep on SMT equipment and supporting tools.
• Set up and qualify additional SMT lines and Hire technicians to aid in the manufacturing process

Skills

SMT manufacturing

Line ownership

Process optimization

Quality analysis

AOI/SPI inspection

IPC-A-610 knowledge

Safety compliance

Leadership potential

Reading BOMs

Education

BS in Supply Chain Management

BS in Industrial Engineering

BS in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Stencil printers

Pick-and-place machines

Reflow ovens

AOI systems

Job description

CHIRP Robotics Corporation in Torrance, CA, is seeking an SMT Manufacturing Engineer to own the PCB production line and drive efficiency as we scale. Start by running a single SMT line with stencil printing, pick-and-place, reflow, QA, and rework if needed.

You will grow to oversee multiple lines, lead a team of technicians, and implement end-to-end process improvements. This hands-on role demands reliability, attention to detail, and a passion for modern electronics manufacturing.