SMT Process Engineer

Packet Digital, LLC

$80K — $95K *
Fargo, ND 58103In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in SMT, PCBA, or electronics manufacturing
  • Strong knowledge of electronics manufacturing practices, including ESD control
  • Hands-on experience with SMT production equipment such as screen printers, pick-and-place machines, and reflow ovens
  • Proven troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities
  • Experience with manufacturing quality systems and performance metrics
  • Knowledge of ISO standards and quality requirements
  • Experience working with ERP systems
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to create dashboards and communicate data effectively

Responsibilities

  • Support new product introductions and improve product manufacturability
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, efficiency, and safety
  • Develop and refine manufacturing workflows and assembly processes
  • Lead PFMEAs and manufacturing reviews
  • Assist with quoting and manufacturing estimates for new opportunities
  • Plan and recommend capital equipment investments
  • Monitor production metrics and use data to drive decisions

Benefits

  • Work on innovative products and emerging technologies
  • Be part of a collaborative, engineering-focused culture
  • Influence manufacturing strategy and process improvements
  • Help drive automation and operational excellence
  • Grow your career with a company that values innovation and continuous improvement
Full Job Description
SMT Engineer

Packet Digital | Full-Time | Exempt

What You'll Do

As our SMT Engineer, you'll play a key role in ensuring our PCB assembly operations run smoothly and efficiently. You'll work closely with engineering, production, and quality teams to improve manufacturability, optimize processes, and support both prototype and production builds.

Your responsibilities will include:
  • Supporting new product introductions and improving product manufacturability
  • Driving continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, efficiency, and safety
  • Developing and refining manufacturing workflows and assembly processes
  • Leading PFMEAs and manufacturing reviews
  • Assisting with quoting and manufacturing estimates for new opportunities
  • Planning and recommending capital equipment investments
  • Performing time studies and implementing process improvements
  • Identifying and implementing automation opportunities
  • Monitoring production metrics and using data to drive decisions
  • Leading prototype and production builds
  • Maintaining, troubleshooting, and improving SMT equipment
  • Ensuring products meet quality, performance, and compliance requirements
  • Preparing reports and communicating manufacturing performance to leadership
What We're Looking For
Required Qualifications
  • 5+ years of experience in SMT, PCBA, or electronics manufacturing
  • Strong knowledge of electronics manufacturing practices, including ESD control
  • Hands-on experience with SMT production equipment such as:
    • Screen printers
    • Pick-and-place machines
    • Reflow ovens
  • Proven troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities
  • Experience with manufacturing quality systems and performance metrics
  • Knowledge of ISO standards and quality requirements
  • Experience working with ERP systems
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to create dashboards and communicate data effectively
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience implementing or supporting MES and ERP systems
  • Knowledge of robotics, automation, and advanced manufacturing technologies
  • Understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles
  • Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or a related technical field
Why Join Packet Digital?
  • Work on innovative products and emerging technologies
  • Be part of a collaborative, engineering-focused culture
  • Influence manufacturing strategy and process improvements
  • Help drive automation and operational excellence
  • Grow your career with a company that values innovation and continuous improvement
Ready to build the future of electronics manufacturing? Apply today and join the Packet Digital team.

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