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SMT Engineer

Spectrum Assembly, Inc.
Carlsbad, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/1/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/25/2025

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Job Description

Job Description

Growing contract manufacturer in San Diego County is seeking experienced and motivated Surface Mount Technology (SMT) Engineer to join Engineering team.

Summary:
The SMT Engineer is a hands-on position responsible for ensuring the machines are running at optimum performance and will provide technical support for all Surface Mount Technology (SMT) processes, and equipment. The Engineer will program, schedule, and assist PCBA personnel by being the subject matter expert on all the machines.

Responsibilities include:

Will direct and coordinate SMT manufacturing lines and processes.

Generate SMT and AOI programs utilizing offline software.

Create reflow profiles ensuring integrity of solder joints within internal quality guidelines and IPC-A-610 standards.

Evaluate and improve manufacturing methods for efficiency and ensure minimal downtime on the lines.

Will collaborate with Engineering Manager analyzing and planning workforce utilization, space requirements and workflow; including layout of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency.

Develop, maintain, and optimize programs for all SMT equipment.

Support the PCBA group by resolving problems that arise in the SMT process including solder paste printing, pick and place, reflow, SPI, x-ray inspection, AOI, Automated Storage, PCBA Wash, Ionic Tester and Selective Solder.

Ability to operate and create/update programs on all described PCBA Equipment.

Will provide training and assist operators with machine operation and setup, as well as ensure proper program performance and efficiency.

Create new Work Instructions.

Assist in any new tool design required to support the PCBA group by developing tooling concepts.

Assist on the qualification of new SMT equipment & on the validation of new PCBAs.

Evaluate, troubleshoot, and disposition product that has failed.

Understand and process changes, update procedures, and test programs.

Estimate production time; staffing requirements, and related costs to provide information for management decisions.

Education/ Experience, skills, knowledge, and Certifications

  • 5 years of experience with Surface Mount Technology manufacturing PCBAs, SMT processes, SMT programming, (Screen Printing, Pick & Place, Selective Solder, SPI and AOI, reflow oven)
  • Familiarity with 13485 and AS9100 quality requirements and military specifications
  • Working knowledge of IPC-A-610, J-STD-001
  • Must be hands-on with regard to continuous improvement activities
  • Possess a sense of urgency and proactive approach to problem solving
  • Must be seasoned in coaching a workforce to support quality-driven, and customer focused operations
  • Must demonstrate the ability to schedule, forecast and meet deadlines.
  • Bachelor's degree in Electronics Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering
  • Experience with MYDATA/Micronics SMT equipment is a plus
  • Proficient in utilizing business tools such as: E-mail, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Experience with ERP products (M1 experience preferred)

We offer excellent benefits, every other Friday off, and a great working environment. To apply please send resume to mariat@saicorp.com

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