SMT Process Engineer

Neros Technologies

$115K — $162K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Manufacturing Engineering or related field
  • 5+ years of experience in SMT PCBA assembly in automated environments
  • Knowledge of Statistical Process Control (SPC)
  • Experience with Design for Manufacturing (DFM) for SMT and thru hole PCBA
  • Understanding of IPC-A-610 and J-STD-001 standards

Responsibilities

  • Program automated assembly equipment for high-density PCBAs
  • Specify and order necessary tooling and stencils
  • Develop and maintain quality plans and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
  • Train operational staff on processes and equipment
  • Provide technical support to SMT line operations and implement corrective actions
  • Deliver DFM feedback to engineering for design improvements
  • Support transition from prototypes to high-volume production builds

Benefits

  • Access to cutting-edge assembly equipment
  • Dynamic work environment with opportunities for career growth
  • Collaboration with design engineering teams on product development
  • Potential equity grants as part of the total compensation package
Full Job Description
What you will be doing

As an SMT Process Engineer, you will be responsible for defining and controlling processes in a fast-paced, high-volume PCB assembly environment. Your day-to-day will consist of providing front-line support to technicians and operators, while working to reduce scrap rates and implementing corrective and preventive measures.

In this highly dynamic role, you will have the opportunity to work with the best-in-class assembly equipment. This role will own NPI, equipment programming, process development, and play a critical role in providing DFM feedback to the Neros' Design Engineering team.

Responsibilities
  • Programming equipment used in the automated assembly of high-density PCBAs, including but not limited to screen printers, pick and place, reflow ovens, and inspection systems
  • Specify and order tooling, including stencils
  • Develop and maintain quality plans, SOPs, and other process documentation, as well as provide training to the operational staff
  • Provide front-line support to day-to-day operations of the SMT line(s) by fixing line defects, reducing scrap rates, and implementing CAPA
  • Provide DFM feedback to engineering regarding designs and support scale up from prototype to NPI to high-volume production builds


You should have the following
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field
  • 5+ years of experience directly supporting SMT PCBA assembly in a highly automated environment
  • Knowledge of SPC, and DFM experience related to SMT and thru hole PCBAs
  • Clear understanding of IPC-A-610, and J-STD-001 requirements

Nice to have
  • Lean Six Sigma certification
  • Experience qualifying new capital equipment
  • Experience auditing raw material suppliers (solder paste, PWBs)
  • J-STD-001 certified trainer
  • Knowledge in operating, planar 3D, or CT scanner

US Salary Range

$115,500 - $162,000 USD

The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are considered part of Neros' total compensation package.

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