SMT Process Engineer
Description:
SMT Process Engineer
Job Details
Compensation: $115K–$140K + Bonus
Relocation: US Relocation available
Location: Seymour, CT.
Category: Engineering / Manufacturing
Industry: Electronics Manufacturing / PCB Assembly
Type: Full Time
Description
We’re looking for a seasoned SMT Process Engineer who’s ready to step into a high-impact role and grow into future leadership. This is a mid-career position for someone with 7–15 years of hands-on SMT, PCB assembly, and process development experience. Candidates must come from an environment with multiple SMT lines and a larger-scale electronics manufacturing operation.
What You’ll Own
Communicate clearly with engineering, production, and customer teams.
Partner with operators, technicians, and supervisors on daily SMT operations.
Program, set up, and optimize SMT equipment: printers, SPI, pick-and-place, reflow ovens, AOI.
Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical equipment issues.
Build and debug reflow oven profiles ( F/ C).
Perform defect review, root-cause analysis, and develop pre- and post-build DFM reports.
Support and program Selective Solder and Wave Solder equipment.
Interpret 2D and 5DX X-ray images; programming experience is a plus.
Handle label programming, barcodes, and traceability.
Use Gerbers, CAD, and stencil design tools.
Perform rework: hot air, BGA repair, PCA cleaning, soldering.
Use AutoCAD or SolidWorks for assembly and fabrication drawings.
Work directly with customer engineering groups to improve design and process performance.
What We’re Looking For
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (required).
7–15 years of SMT/PCB manufacturing experience (active within the last 3–5 years).
Experience supporting multiple SMT lines; small shops or single-line operations will not be a fit.
Strong understanding of circuit card assembly, electronics manufacturing, and box builds.
Ability to analyze issues, collect data, interpret results, and implement solutions quickly.
Strong communication skills and customer service approach.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office; Aegis experience preferred.
Must pass Component ID and IPC-A-610 Inspection training.