SMT Process Engineer

Acuity; Crawfordsville (IN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Acuity is seeking a skilled individual in Crawfordsville, Indiana to lead and provide technical support for SMT, Wave Solder, and Conformal Coating processes. The role includes responsibilities for process optimization, ensuring stability, and continuous improvement initiatives. Candidates should possess strong analytical thinking and leadership skills, with a Bachelor’s Degree and at least four years of relevant experience.

The ideal applicant will also have expertise in programming SMT equipment and a solid background in the electronics industry.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree completed.
• 4 years of experience in SMT.
• Strong knowledge of SMT, Wave Solder, and Conformal Coating processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and improve the KPI's (Yield, Utilization, Efficiency, OEE, Scrap, Shrinkage, OT).
• Develop, optimize, and maintain SMT, Wave Solder, and Conformal Coating processes.
• Program, debug, and troubleshoot SMT equipment.
• Support NPI: tooling design, line setup, process validation, and production ramp-up.
• Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective/preventive actions.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Leadership

Interpersonal/communication skills

Continuous improvement mindset

Knowledge of SMT processes

Programming of SMT equipment

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Universal GSMs

Panasonic SMT equipment

ASM equipment

DEK equipment

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 the KPI's (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.
• 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%.

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