SMT Process Engineer

Astemo Ltd.; Tarboro (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Astemo Ltd. in Tarboro, NC, USA, is seeking an experienced SMT engineer to investigate and develop new SMT processes, drive cost and efficiency improvements, and support installation and commissioning of new equipment at manufacturing sites.

The role requires a BS in engineering and 5+ years in SMT, with strong problem solving, communication, and project management skills to deliver zero-defect product launches.

Qualifications

• Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Initiative to complete tasks on-time and in-budget.
• Strong communication skills to work with cross-functional teams.
• Strong time management to manage multiple projects.
• Ability to manage projects in a team environment.
• BS degree in Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical, Mechatronics or engineering technology.
• 5+ years SMT engineering experience in automotive/manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and develop new SMT processes, driving cost and efficiency improvements.
• Support installation and commissioning of new equipment at manufacturing sites.
• Collaborate with site PE teams and CFT to ensure zero-defect product launches.
• Prepare equipment and standard time quotations for new business opportunities.
• Develop robust manufacturing processes for new component types and coordinate with DE to maintain VEC standards.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Time management

Project management

Team collaboration

Education

BS in Electrical/Electronics/Mechanical/Mechatronics engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

PLC/GLC

C++

VB

SQL

Job description

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include investigating and developing new SMT processes, driving cost and efficiency improvements, and supporting the installation and commissioning of new equipment at manufacturing sites. The role works closely with site Process Engineering (PE) teams and Cross-Functional Teams (CFT) to ensure a smooth, zero-defect (0 PPM) product launch.

Secondary responsibilities include preparing equipment and standard time (ST) quotations for new business opportunities, developing robust manufacturing processes for new component types, and collaborating with Design Engineering (DE) to establish and maintain process Value Engineering/Validation (VEC) standards for both current and future products.

Qualifications

Required:

• Problem solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Possess strong initiative to complete project tasks on-time and in-budget.
• Possess strong communication skills to effectively communicate with cross functional teams.
• Possess strong time management skills to simultaneously manage multiple projects.
• Ability to manage projects in a team environment.

Beneficial:

• SolidWorks 3-D CAD modeling (or other CAD systems) experience
• Programming capability (PLC/GLC, C++, VB, SQL, etc.)
• Experience with all Surface Mount Technology processes (solder printing, component mounting, adhesive, reflow, AOI and SPI)
• Experience with Process Design
• Experience with robotic applications

Education: BS degree in Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical, Mechatronics or other engineering technology.

Experience: 5+ years of SMT engineering experience in automotive/manufacturing environment

Job level determined by various factors such as organization size, responsibility, career stage, and capabilities.

Supervisory Responsibilities: N/A

Working conditions:

Physical Demands: Required to sit or stand for long periods of time. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.

Travel: Travel for training and to support machine design and validation, customer/supplier/group company support, etc. will vary