Space-Grade SMT Technician — High-Impact Electronics

Speedrun Talent Network; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwood is seeking an experienced SMT Technician to own the setup, programming, and performance of the surface mount line across production and NPI builds. You will keep print, placement, reflow, and inspection equipment running at peak performance, catch defects, and work with Engineering to turn new designs into repeatable, high-yield builds.

Responsibilities include optimizing programs, configuring process parameters, and performing preventive maintenance while supporting both production

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 5+ years of experience in SMT electronics manufacturing.
• Hands-on experience operating and setting up SMT equipment (screen printer, pick-and-place, reflow, and inspection).
• Experience programming or editing programs on SMT placement or inspection equipment.
• Experience building to travelers, BOMs, work instructions, and assembly drawings.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate SMT equipment, including screen printers, pick-and-place, reflow ovens, SPI, AOI, and X-ray, including feeder setup, component verification, and changeovers per work instructions
• Create, debug, and optimize programs for pick-and-place, screen printer, SPI, AOI, and X-ray equipment
• Configure and tune process parameters such as nozzles, conveyor speeds, print settings, and reflow profiles
• Perform preventive maintenance, cleaning, calibration, and repairs, and partner with Engineering to diagnose and resolve equipment issues
• Inspect solder quality using microscopes, AOI, and X-ray to IPC-A-610 standards, documenting defects and root causes
• Support production and NPI builds, assist technicians and Engineering with technical issues, and drive continuous improvement of SOPs and processes

Skills

SMT manufacturing

SMT equipment operation

Programming/editing SMT programs

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Screen printer

Pick-and-place

Reflow ovens

SPI

AOI

X-ray

Job description

Northwood is seeking an experienced SMT Technician to own the setup, programming, and performance of the surface mount line across production and NPI builds. You will keep print, placement, reflow, and inspection equipment running at peak performance, catch defects, and work with Engineering to turn new designs into repeatable, high-yield builds.

Responsibilities include optimizing programs, configuring process parameters, and performing preventive maintenance while supporting both production