SMT Process Engineer

Job details:

• Hiring a SMT Process Engineer
• Relocation assistance available

About the role

A highly skilled Process Engineer to support and optimize SMT manufacturing operations within a fast-paced PCB/PCBA environment.

Responsibilities

• Own and optimize SMT manufacturing processes, including placement, reflow, and inspection
• Develop and refine reflow profiles to ensure product quality and process stability
• Troubleshoot process, equipment, and quality issues in real time on the production floor
• Drive line optimization efforts to improve throughput, efficiency, and first-pass yield
• Analyze defects and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)
• Lead and execute continuous improvement initiatives across SMT operations
• Support process automation and modernization efforts to enhance scalability
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Production, Quality, and Engineering teams to solve complex manufacturing challenges

Requirements

• 5–10+ years of SMT process engineering experience within PCB/PCBA manufacturing
• Strong expertise in SMT placement equipment and processes, reflow soldering & thermal profiling, troubleshooting SMT line issues and defects
• Proven experience with line optimization and process improvements, yield improvement initiatives, manufacturing data analysis and root cause problem solving
• Hands-on, floor-based mindset with the ability to drive solutions in real time
• Experience supporting automation and production scaling efforts
• ITAR eligibility required; experience working in an ITAR-regulated environment is a strong plus

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in high-mix, low-to-medium volume environments
• Exposure to AOI/X-ray inspection systems
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work across multiple teams

What Makes This Role Unique

• Highly hands-on, floor-facing engineering role
• Opportunity to directly impact production efficiency and product quality
• Involvement in scaling and modernizing manufacturing operations
• Strong cross-functional collaboration with leadership visibility

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision coverage
• 401k with company match
• Generous PTO & sick leave
• Annual performance bonus

Pay

$120,000 - $140,000 per year

Schedule

N/A

Skills

N/A

Benefits

• Generous PTO & sick leave
• Annual performance bonus

Carriers

N/A

Contact

Christine McNamara