Siemens Healthineers · 1 month ago
Surface Mount Technology Engineer – (SMT) Molecular Imaging
Rockford, TN
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$100K/yr - $137K/yr
5+ years expSiemens Healthineers is a leader in medical technology, dedicated to pioneering breakthroughs in healthcare. The Surface Mount Technology Engineer (SMT) will develop and optimize manufacturing processes for PET Detector modules, ensuring compliance with industry standards and enhancing product reliability.
Health CareHealth DiagnosticsMedicalMedical Device
Responsibilities
Developing, validating, and optimizing SMT assembly processes to ensure high-quality, reliable PET detector PCB production
Ensuring compliance with ISO, IPC, and FDA regulatory and quality standards
Selecting and implementing low-void solder pastes, optimizing stencil designs and screen-print parameters
Developing thermal reflow profiles to minimize voiding in LGA and BTC components
Implementing nitrogen-assisted reflow strategies to enhance solder wetting and reduce oxidation
Programming, maintaining, and troubleshooting SMT equipment, including printers, pick-and-place machines, reflow ovens, AOI, and X-ray inspection systems
Managing MSL component handling and controlled dry-storage protocols to maintain component integrity
Defining inspection criteria and analyzing process and X-ray data to identify trends, root causes, and improvement opportunities
Leading preventive maintenance and equipment calibration programs to ensure long-term reliability and repeatability
Collaborating with R&D, Quality, and Manufacturing Engineering to support design transfer, process validation, and new product introduction (NPI)
Partnering with vendors and cross-functional teams to drive process innovation, automation, and technology advancement across PET detector manufacturing
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering (or equivalent experience)
Strong working knowledge of ISO 13485, FDA 21 CFR 820, IPC-A-610, J-STD, and related standards
Demonstrated expertise in SMT process development, equipment programming, and defect analysis
Familiarity with regulated documentation practices and change-control systems for medical device manufacturing
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and technical documentation tools
Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with a collaborative mindset
Preferred
5+ years of experience in SMT process engineering within a regulated, high-volume manufacturing environment (medical device, aerospace, or automotive preferred)
Benefits
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k) retirement plan
Life insurance
Long-term and short-term disability insurance
Paid parking/public transportation
Paid time off
Paid sick and safe time
Company
Siemens Healthineers
Siemens Healthineers is a healthcare technology company that provides diagnostic and therapeutic products and services. It is a sub-organization of Siemens.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.76BKey Investors
Ontario Together Fund
2021-05-25Grant· $2.5M
2021-03-25Post Ipo Equity· $2.76B
2018-03-16IPO
Leadership Team
Enno Nehrbass
SVP / Head of Strategy & Collaboration Mgmt Diagnostic Imaging
Sebastian Kronmueller
Vice President, Head of Strategy & Business Development - Laboratory Diagnostics
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