NPI SMT Process Engineer

Summary

As the NPI SMT Process Engineer, you lead the development, optimization, and transition of new PCBAs into manufacturing within a high-mix, low-volume electronics environment at North Atlantic Industries. With a minimum of five years of experience, you serve as a technical liaison between Engineering and Production, ensuring scalable, high-reliability SMT processes that support advanced defense, aerospace, and industrial electronics.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline. - Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience supporting SMT and PCBA manufacturing. - Demonstrated experience working in a high-mix, low-volume electronics manufacturing setting. - Proven experience supporting NPI SMT builds and transitioning high-reliability electronic products into production. - Solid understanding of PCB fabrication, component packaging, and electronic assembly processes. - Demonstrated ability to work as a collaborative team player across Engineering, Manufacturing, and Operations. - Working knowledge of IPC standards such as IPC-A-600, IPC-A-610, IPC-J-STD-001, and IPC-7351.

Preferred Skills and Abilities

- Experience operating and programming Mycronic pick-and-place equipment in a production or NPI environment. - Familiarity with solder paste jet printing technologies and process development. - Selective Solder programming experience - Experience with Allegro PCB Design software

Working Environment

- This role is based in a high-mix, low-to-medium volume electronics manufacturing environment and will require time on the production floor supporting SMT lines, prototype builds, and troubleshooting activities. - North Atlantic Industries is an equal opportunity employer committed to delivering high-reliability electronic systems through engineering excellence and disciplined manufacturing processes.

Benefits

- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance - Company-provided Life and AD&D Insurance - Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance - Long-term Disability Insurance - Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) - Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - 401(K) with company matching contributions - Vacation, holidays, sick - Employee tuition reimbursement - Annual bonus eligibility

Work Schedule and Environment

- Monday to Friday, Day Shift - Discretionary 9/80 Schedule - Business casual dress code