SMT Process Optimization Engineer

Bitdeer; Sparks (NV); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Bitdeer Technologies Group in Sparks, NV is seeking a Process Engineer (SMT) to develop, optimize, and maintain surface mount production processes across the assembly line. You will drive line efficiency and champion SPC and CPk studies while collaborating with R&D, Maintenance and QA to ensure high quality products.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Manufacturing/Materials and 3–5+ years of hands-on SMT experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related technical discipline (Electrical/Manufacturing/Materials) is required.
• 3–5+ years hands-on SMT process engineering experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Strong knowledge of core SMT processes: solder paste printing, pick-and-place, reflow soldering, and AOI/AXI inspection.
• Proven ability to analyze data and apply structured problem solving to drive improvements.
• Experience with DFM/ DFA principles and lean Six Sigma methodologies is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop, optimize, and maintain SMT production processes to meet design specs and quality requirements.
• Continuously analyze and improve SMT processes to maximize yield and minimize waste.
• Troubleshoot process issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective/preventive actions.
• Conduct CPk and SPC studies to ensure process capability across assembly operations.
• Collaborate with R&D, Equipment Maintenance, and QA to support NPI and process stability.
• Create and maintain comprehensive process documentation, SOPs, and work instructions.
• Provide training and day-to-day technical support to operators and technicians.

Skills

Solder paste printing

Pick-and-place

Reflow soldering

Statistical Process Control (SPC)

Process optimization

Lean Manufacturing

Design for Manufacturability (DFM)

Design for Assembly (DFA)

Data-driven problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science

Tools

AOI

AXI

Job description

Bitdeer Technologies Group in Sparks, NV is seeking a Process Engineer (SMT) to develop, optimize, and maintain surface mount production processes across the assembly line. You will drive line efficiency and champion SPC and CPk studies while collaborating with R&D, Maintenance and QA to ensure high quality products.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Manufacturing/Materials and 3–5+ years of hands-on SMT experience.