SMT Process Engineer | Process Optimization & CI

Whelen Engineering, Inc.; Connecticut; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Whelen Engineering, Inc. in Chester, CT seeks an SMT Process Engineer to sustain and improve manufacturing processes for SMT and post-SMT operations, driving output, quality, and cost goals.

You will establish processes, monitor controls, and provide technical support to operators and programmers. The role requires 8+ years in electronic production, PCB assembly experience, SMT/THT equipment operation and maintenance, and lean manufacturing knowledge.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in the Electronic Production Environment preferred.
• Experience manufacturing and inspecting Printed Circuit Boards and their assemblies.
• Operation and programming experience with SMT and THT production equipment.
• Experience overseeing maintenance of SMT and THT production equipment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing Principles.
• Associate degree or higher a plus.

Responsibilities

• Establishes processes and process control for SMT lines and related production areas.
• Establishes process monitoring to ensure processes remain in control.
• Works in a cross-functional team to document and improve existing processes.
• Works in a cross-functional team to support Continuous Improvement aimed at driving Operational Excellence.
• Works with machine vendors for technical support as required to establish or improve production processes.
• May periodically assist in orienting, training, assigning, and checking the work of other employees
• Uses technical knowledge and experience to troubleshoot issues on the Production floor, including SMT, THT and Selective Solder issues
• Recommend changes and/or upgrades to equipment, work methods, and the production process to improve efficiency and utilization of resources
• Identifies process bottlenecks and devises solutions to resolve
• Works with Quality to monitor scrap, rework and other quality metrics and uses this data to drive process improvements
• Advises Manufacturing Engineering teams on floor plan designs and layouts to ensure infrastructure improvements support existing production processes and process improvements

Skills

SMT Process

Process control

Lean manufacturing

Troubleshooting

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Associate degree or higher (preferred)

Tools

SMT equipment maintenance

PCB inspection tooling

Job description

Whelen Engineering, Inc. in Chester, CT seeks an SMT Process Engineer to sustain and improve manufacturing processes for SMT and post-SMT operations, driving output, quality, and cost goals.

You will establish processes, monitor controls, and provide technical support to operators and programmers. The role requires 8+ years in electronic production, PCB assembly experience, SMT/THT equipment operation and maintenance, and lean manufacturing knowledge.