Senior SMT Process Engineer

SMTC; Billerica (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as an SMT Process Engineer, where your expertise in SMT production will enhance operational efficiency. This role involves generating programs for advanced pick and place machines, developing inspection protocols, and applying Lean Manufacturing techniques to optimize processes. You'll collaborate with a dedicated team to meet production targets while ensuring compliance with industry standards. With a commitment to innovation and quality, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in a high-reliability manufacturing environment. If you're ready to take your career to the next level, we invite you to apply and be part of a dynamic team.

Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Comprehensive Medical HRA Plan

401K with Company Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Short-term/Long-term Disability Insurance

9/80 Work Schedule

Qualifications

• Solid engineering experience in PCBA industry.
• Experience with all SMT processes and IPC-610 standards.

Responsibilities

• Generate programs for pick and place machines and perform online verification.
• Develop and maintain oven profiles and provide technical support.

Skills

Problem Solving

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Lean Manufacturing Techniques

Coaching/Mentoring

Education

BS Degree in Engineering

Tools

Valor DFx Analysis Tools

Fuji Programming Software

Universal Programming Software

Gerber CAD

ODB++ CAD

Job description

Join Our Team as an SMT Process Engineer at SMTC

Company Overview: At SMTC Corporation, we are driven by a clear purpose: "We believe we enhance people's lives and our world every day." Our vision is to be an inspiring organization that earns the trust and admiration of our customers. As the best-in-class EMS provider, we strive to achieve the highest industry returns, driven by our passionate and dedicated employees.

Benefits Highlights:

• Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays
• Comprehensive Medical HRA Plan
• Competitive salary package with 401K and company match
• Tuition reimbursement for professional development
• Short-term/Long-term Disability Insurance, and more
• 9/80 work schedule

Position Overview:The SMT Process Engineer will provide expertise in all aspects of SMT production including printing machines, Stencil design, SPI/AOI programming, reflow oven profiling, X-Ray inspection, and equipment maintenance. This position requires excellent troubleshooting skills of Surface Mount Equipment to ensure optimal equipment availability in a low-volume, high-mix environment.

Responsibilities:

• Generate offline programs for Fuji and Universal pick and place machines; performs online verification.
• Create and modify component profiles for SMT and AOI equipment.
• Generate inspection programs for SPI and AOI equipment.
• Develop and Maintain oven profiles.
• Provides training and technical support to Engineering Techs, machine operators, and maintenance techs.
• Assures that customer and company standards are being met.
• Routinely analyzes performance data and leads improvement initiatives to improve quality, cost, and delivery.
• Supports Manufacturing and helps assure daily production targets are met.
• Applies Lean Manufacturing Techniques to improve quality/yields, reduce changeover time, and optimize leadtime and costs.
• Optimizes machine set-up, changeover, and programming (line balancing).
• Supports New Product Introduction (NPI) launch activities;performs DFx analysis of new customer designs using Valor software.
• Manipulates data files using Gerber, ODB++, and various CAD packages.
• Supports and adheres to the Quality Management System
• Must be an ITAR Compliant US Person.
• Performs other duties as necessary to support Operations.

Education and Experience for the SMT Process Engineer:

• BS Degree in a related Engineering discipline required.
• Must have solid engineering experience in the printed circuit board assembly (PCBA) industry in a high-reliability environment; contract manufacturing experience a plus.
• Fuji and/or Univeral programming software experience is required; SPI/AOI programming is a plus.
• Must have excellent problem solving skills and possess good analytical, verbal and written communication skills
• Experience with customers on identifying and suggesting DFx opportunities; experience with Valor DFx analysis tools is a plus.
• Experience should include working with all SMT Processes – SMT Pick and Place, Manual & Thermal profiling, Automatic Optical Inspection, and X-Ray.
• Experience with RoHS and familiar with IPC-610 and J-STD-001 workmanship standards.
• Strong leadership and coaching/mentoring skills
• Strong organizational and communication skills - written and verbal
• Must demonstrate flexibility, self-direction, and self-discipline to plan and accomplish objectives and meet deadlines with limited supervision.
• Exhibits a “Can-Do” attitude and actively seeks for solutions to problems; good team player with pleasant personality.
• Lean and/or Six Sigma Certification preferred.
• SMTA Certified Process Engineer preferred.

Application Process:If you are excited about this opportunity and believe you have the skills and experience required, we encourage you to apply. Please submit your updated resume highlighting your qualifications to the posting. We look forward to receiving your application and welcoming you to the SMTC team!

SMTC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or other protected status.

If you require assistance completing this application due to a disability, please contact Human Resources to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.