SMT Process Engineer Electronics PCBA Manufacturing

M A K S Incorporated

SMT Process Engineer Electronics PCBA Manufacturing

Troy, MI
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    Health insurance

    Paid time off

    Dental insurance

    Flexible schedule

    Vision insurance

    Benefits/Perks

    Competitive Compensation

    Great Work Environment

    Career Advancement Opportunities

    Job Summary

    We are seeking an Electronics Process Engineer to join our team! As an SMT Process Engineer, you will be responsible for developing, implementing, maintaining, and improving surface-mount technology processes used in printed circuit board assembly. This role supports new-product introduction, SMT equipment programming, solder-paste printing, component placement, reflow profiling, and inspection processes. The engineer troubleshoots manufacturing defects, performs root-cause analysis, develops corrective actions, and works closely with production and quality teams to improve product quality, first-pass yield, efficiency, and equipment uptime. The position also creates process documentation, trains production personnel, and ensures compliance with applicable IPC standards and customer requirements.

    Responsibilities

    Control and improve the manufacturing process for circuit board assembly

    Program and support SMT Equipment (AOI, Automatic Pick & Place, Stencil Printer etc...)

    Work closely with the team of engineers to hone processes

    Keep detailed records of all findings, changes, and modifications

    Train operators, maintain process documentation

    Qualifications

    Minimum 3–5 years of hands-on SMT/PCBA manufacturing experience

    Experience in an electronics contract manufacturing environment strongly preferred

    Ability to program, set up, operate, and troubleshoot SMT pick-and-place equipment

    Experience with solder paste printing, SPI, reflow ovens, AOI, and X-ray inspection

    Strong knowledge of SMT components, packages, polarity, feeder setup, and nozzle selection

    Ability to develop and optimize reflow profiles