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DataED · 1 month ago

SMT Process Engineer

Brea, CA, US

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$80K/yr - $100K/yr

5+ years exp

Emerald Technologies is an electronics manufacturing services provider focusing on high-reliability electronic assemblies. They are seeking a Surface Mount Technology (SMT) Process Engineer to develop, optimize, and support SMT processes in a contract manufacturing environment, serving as a subject matter expert and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

ElectronicsIndustrial EngineeringManufacturing

Responsibilities

Provide technical leadership for SMT assembly processes, including stencil printing, solder paste inspection (SPI), pick and place, reflow soldering, X-ray, and automated optical inspection (AOI)

Program and optimize SMT equipment (e.g., screen printers, pick and place machines, reflow ovens, SPI, AOI, and X-ray machines)

Troubleshoot production issues and implement root cause corrective actions to eliminate process defects and downtime

Develop and maintain process documentation, including Manufacturing Work Instructions (MWIs), process control plans, and equipment setup procedures

Drive process improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles to increase yields, reduce cycle times, and improve overall process efficiency

Perform Design for Manufacturability (DFM) reviews in collaboration with customers and design engineers to ensure product designs align with best manufacturing practices

Lead SMT line qualification activities, including equipment validation, process capability studies (CPK), and first article inspections (FAI)

Qualification

SMT process engineeringSMT equipment programmingLean ManufacturingSix SigmaMES systemsERP systemsSPC toolsBachelor’s degreeTroubleshooting skillsDesign for ManufacturabilityCross-functional collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering or a related technical field

5–10 years of direct experience in SMT process engineering within a PCBA contract manufacturing environment

Strong experience with SMT equipment (e.g., DEK, MPM, Panasonic, Fuji, Yamaha, Juki, Heller, Vitronics, Koh Young, CyberOptics, etc.)

Proficient in programming and operating SMT equipment including: Screen printers (e.g., DEK, MPM) Pick and place machines (e.g., Fuji, Yamaha, Panasonic, Juki)

Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex process and equipment issues using structured problem-solving methods