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Salcomp Manufacturing USA · 17 hours ago

SMT Technician

Salcomp Manufacturing USA is focused on high-volume electronics manufacturing, and they are seeking an SMT Technician to support their production processes. The technician will be responsible for operating and maintaining SMT equipment, ensuring product quality, and collaborating with various teams to optimize production performance.

Electrical & Electronic Manufacturing
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Responsibilities

Set up, operate, and troubleshoot SMT equipment including (but not limited to) solder paste printers, SPI, pick-and-place machines, reflow ovens, AOI, conveyors, and loaders/unloaders
Perform line changeovers, feeder setup, program verification, and first-piece checks according to SOPs and work instructions
Monitor machine performance, respond to alarms, and drive quick recovery to minimize downtime
Conduct preventive maintenance (PM) and basic repairs; coordinate escalations and vendor support when needed
Verify and adjust process parameters (e.g., printer alignment, paste volume, placement accuracy, reflow profiles) to maintain yield and quality
Support new product introduction (NPI) trials, engineering builds, and process validation activities
Perform material verification, feeder management, and component handling per ESD and traceability requirements
Document issues, actions taken, and maintenance records in logbooks/systems; support root cause analysis (RCA) and corrective actions (CAPA)
Ensure compliance with safety, 5S, ESD, and quality standards (ISO/IATF if applicable)
Train operators on basic machine operation, alarms, and quality checkpoints as assigned

Qualification

SMT equipment operationPreventive maintenanceQuality inspection standardsTechnical degree/certificationSMT platformsESD controls knowledgeBasic technical drawingsTraceability systems familiarityFast-paced environment

Required

High school diploma or GED required; technical degree/certification preferred
1–3+ years experience in SMT/PCBA manufacturing (high-volume environment preferred)
Hands-on experience with SMT equipment and common tools (torque tools, hand tools, multimeter, etc.)
Working knowledge of ESD controls, SMT process flow, and quality inspection standards
Ability to read and follow SOPs, work instructions, and basic technical drawings
Comfortable working in a fast-paced production environment and supporting multiple lines
Willingness to work overtime/weekends as business needs require

Preferred

Experience with major SMT platforms such as Fuji, Panasonic, ASM/Siplace, Juki, Yamaha, etc
Experience with DEK/MPM printers, Koh Young SPI/AOI, Omron AOI, Heller/BTU reflow ovens (or similar)
Basic understanding of reflow profiling and solder defect troubleshooting (tombstoning, bridging, insufficient solder, misplacement, etc.)
Familiarity with traceability systems and manufacturing execution systems (MES)

Company

Salcomp Manufacturing USA

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Power supplies for mobile and other electronic devices, being a market leader in smartphone chargers.

H1B Sponsorship

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