SMT Process Engineer - High-Reliability PCB Manufacturing

Powerus; Rock Hill (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Powerus is seeking an SMT Process Engineer to establish, control, and improve surface-mount assembly of printed circuit board assemblies. You will optimize solder paste printing, component placement, and reflow to achieve high first-pass yield and low defects.

Based in Rock Hill, SC, the role requires collaboration with electrical engineering on DFMs and process validation, with responsibilities including programming pick-and-place, SPI/AOI, and creating process instructions for the

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience in SMT process engineering for electronics assembly.
• Working knowledge of IPC-A-610 and J-STD-001.
• Experience developing reflow profiles and stencil designs.
• Experience programming pick-and-place, SPI, or AOI equipment.
• Experience applying root cause analysis methods such as 8D, fishbone, or 5 Whys.
• Ability to read assembly drawings, schematics, and bills of materials.
• U.S. Person status required; ITAR/EAR access.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain SMT process parameters for solder paste printing, component placement, and reflow.
• Create and validate reflow profiles for new assemblies and component packages.
• Program and optimize pick-and-place, SPI, and AOI equipment.
• Qualify new products and process changes through first-article inspection and process capability studies.
• Analyze yield and defect data; lead root cause analysis and corrective action.
• Define stencil designs, fixtures, and tooling requirements.
• Provide design for manufacturability feedback to electrical engineering on board layout and component selection.
• Write and maintain work instructions, process specifications, and preventive maintenance schedules.
• Train production technicians on SMT equipment operation and process controls.

Skills

SMT process engineering

IPC-A-610 knowledge

J-STD-001 knowledge

Root cause analysis

Reflow profile development

Pick-and-place programming

SPI/AOI programming

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Pick-and-place equipment

SPI equipment

AOI equipment

Job description

Powerus is seeking an SMT Process Engineer to establish, control, and improve surface-mount assembly of printed circuit board assemblies. You will optimize solder paste printing, component placement, and reflow to achieve high first-pass yield and low defects.

Based in Rock Hill, SC, the role requires collaboration with electrical engineering on DFMs and process validation, with responsibilities including programming pick-and-place, SPI/AOI, and creating process instructions for the