SMT Process Engineer
Jobot · Huntington, CT · 3 mo ago
On-siteEngineering$120k–$140k/yrFull-time
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
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Skills
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Benefits
- Generous PTO & sick leave
- Annual performance bonus
Carriers
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Contact
Christine McNamara