SMT Process Engineer — Automation & Improvement

Packet Digital; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Packet Digital is seeking an experienced SMT Engineer to ensure PCB assembly operations run smoothly and to support prototype and production builds. You will collaborate with engineering, production and quality teams to improve manufacturability and throughput.

In this hands‑on role you will lead continuous improvement initiatives, develop manufacturing workflows, and plan capital equipment investments while monitoring metrics and driving data‑driven decisions for manufacturing excellence.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of SMT, PCBA, or electronics manufacturing experience.
• Hands-on experience with SMT production equipment such as screen printers, pick‑and‑place machines and reflow ovens.
• Proven troubleshooting and problem‑solving abilities.
• Experience with manufacturing quality systems and performance metrics.
• Knowledge of ISO standards and quality requirements.
• Experience working with ERP systems.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to create dashboards and communicate data effectively.

Responsibilities

• Support new product introductions and improve product manufacturability.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, efficiency, and safety.
• Develop and refine manufacturing workflows and assembly processes.
• Lead PFMEAs and manufacturing reviews.
• Assist with quoting and manufacturing estimates for new opportunities.
• Plan and recommend capital equipment investments.
• Perform time studies and implement process improvements.
• Identify and implement automation opportunities.
• Monitor production metrics and use data to drive decisions.
• Lead prototype and production builds.
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and improve SMT equipment.
• Ensure products meet quality, performance, and compliance requirements.
• Prepare reports and communicate manufacturing performance to leadership.

Skills

SMT/PCBA experience

Electronics manufacturing

ESD control

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related field

Tools

Screen printers

Pick‑and‑place machines

Reflow ovens

Job description

Packet Digital is seeking an experienced SMT Engineer to ensure PCB assembly operations run smoothly and to support prototype and production builds. You will collaborate with engineering, production and quality teams to improve manufacturability and throughput.

In this hands‑on role you will lead continuous improvement initiatives, develop manufacturing workflows, and plan capital equipment investments while monitoring metrics and driving data‑driven decisions for manufacturing excellence.