SMT Engineer & SMT Technician

SMT Engineer & SMT Technician

We are seeking dedicated professionals for two distinct roles within our client's team in Arlington: SMT Engineer and SMT Technician. Both positions are integral to our client's operations and will support their mission of producing high-quality PCB products.

SMT Engineer - $70,000

Primary Function: The SMT Engineer will work under the guidance of the SMT Engineering Manager to support SMT, AOI, X-ray, and hot air rework equipment. This role focuses on programming, profiling, debugging, and maintaining equipment to ensure efficient and high-quality PCB production.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

AOI Programming and Debugging:

• Generate AOI (Automated Optical Inspection) programs and debug existing libraries to improve component inspection accuracy.

AXI Programming:

• Program and maintain AXI (Automated X-ray Inspection) equipment.

SMT Equipment Maintenance:

• Program, debug, and maintain SMT pick-and-place equipment.

Soldering Profiles:

• Create and optimize soldering profiles for SMT reflow ovens and hot air rework equipment.

SPI Programming:

• Program SPI (Solder Paste Inspection) machines.

SMT Screen Printers:

• Develop innovative programs for SMT screen printers.

Standards and Quality:

• Maintain a strong knowledge of IPC-610 workmanship standards.
• Discuss soldering quality with engineering and adjust controls as necessary.

Support:

• Provide technical support and guidance to area leads and operators.

Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field preferred. An AA degree or technical school certificate with equivalent experience may be considered.

Experience:

• 5 years of direct experience in SMT or PCBA process engineering with hands-on experience in optimizing SMT systems.

SMT Technician - $24/hr.

Primary Function: The SMT Technician will support the setup, operation, and maintenance of SMT, AOI, X-ray, and hot air rework equipment. This role involves hands-on tasks related to programming, troubleshooting, and maintaining equipment to ensure smooth production processes.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Equipment Operation and Maintenance:

• Operate and maintain SMT pick-and-place equipment, reflow ovens, conformal coating systems, and through-hole soldering systems.

AOI and SPI:

• Generate and troubleshoot AOI (Automated Optical Inspection) programs.
• Program and maintain SPI (Solder Paste Inspection) machines.

Rework and Profiling:

• Create and adjust soldering profiles for SMT reflow ovens and hot air rework equipment.

Support and Troubleshooting:

• Provide support to operators and area leads, troubleshooting issues and ensuring equipment functionality.

Documentation and Standards:

• Maintain documentation required for efficient production and uphold IPC-610 workmanship standards.

Qualifications:

Education:

• AA degree or certificate from a technical school preferred. Equivalent experience will be considered.

Experience:

• 5 years of direct experience in SMT or PCBA process engineering with hands-on experience in SMT equipment.

If you are a driven engineer looking to make a significant impact and drive innovation, we invite you to apply for one of our exciting engineering opportunities. Join us and be a part of a team dedicated to pushing the boundaries of technology and manufacturing excellence.

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