SMT Process Engineer - Lead Process & NPI Growth

Evolving Solution Services; Seymour, Northern (CT, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Microboard is seeking an SMT Process Engineer to advance and optimize SMT manufacturing across multiple lines in Seymour, CT. You will lead process development, drive improvements, and mentor junior engineers while coordinating with design, program management, and customers for NPIs.

The role demands a strong background in SMT equipment, IPC-A-610 expertise, and a track record of cross-functional collaboration to improve yield and manufacturability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering.
• Minimum 3–7 years of hands-on SMT process engineering experience in electronics manufacturing.
• Expertise with SMT manufacturing equipment (e.g., DEK, Panasonic, Fuji, Heller, Koh Young, CyberOptics).
• Strong knowledge of IPC-A-610 standards and component identification.
• Experience with Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma tools, and structured problem solving (8D, A3, DMAIC).
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication; capable of coordinating across departments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, implementation, and optimization of SMT processes including stencil printing, placement, reflow soldering, AOI, SPI, and X-ray inspection.
• Own process capability analysis (CpK), yield metrics, and SMT line efficiency improvements using Lean and Six Sigma tools.
• Oversee development of SOPs, work instructions, control plans, and PFMEAs; provide mentorship to junior engineers.
• Collaborate with design, production, quality, and maintenance to support NPIs and production readiness.
• Analyze PCB design and panelization data to ensure manufacturability and process flow.
• Drive procurement support and qualification of SMT equipment and tooling; lead validation and calibration activities.

Skills

SMT process engineering

Lean Six Sigma

NPI support

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

DEK

Panasonic

Fuji

Heller

Koh Young

CyberOptics

CAD

Gerber

CAM software

Job description

Microboard is seeking an SMT Process Engineer to advance and optimize SMT manufacturing across multiple lines in Seymour, CT. You will lead process development, drive improvements, and mentor junior engineers while coordinating with design, program management, and customers for NPIs.

The role demands a strong background in SMT equipment, IPC-A-610 expertise, and a track record of cross-functional collaboration to improve yield and manufacturability.