Job Summary We are seeking an Electronics Process Engineer to join our team! As an SMT Process Engineer, you will be responsible for developing, implementing, maintaining, and improving surface-mount technology processes used in printed circuit board assembly. This role supports new-product introduction, SMT equipment programming, solder-paste printing, component placement, reflow profiling, and inspection processes. The engineer troubleshoots manufacturing defects, performs root-cause analysis, develops corrective actions, and works closely with production and quality teams to improve product quality, first-pass yield, efficiency, and equipment uptime. The position also creates process documentation, trains production personnel, and ensures compliance with applicable IPC standards and customer requirements.
Responsibilities
Control and improve the manufacturing process for circuit board assembly
Program and support SMT Equipment (AOI, Automatic Pick & Place, Stencil Printer etc...)
Work closely with the team of engineers to hone processes
Keep detailed records of all findings, changes, and modifications
Train operators, maintain process documentation
Qualifications
Minimum 3–5 years of hands-on SMT/PCBA manufacturing experience
Experience in an electronics contract manufacturing environment strongly preferred
Ability to program, set up, operate, and troubleshoot SMT pick-and-place equipment
Experience with solder paste printing, SPI, reflow ovens, AOI, and X-ray inspection
Strong knowledge of SMT components, packages, polarity, feeder setup, and nozzle selection
Ability to develop and optimize reflow profiles
Numbers & Facts
Location
Troy, MI
Job Type
Full-time
Skills
Contract Manufacturingunmatched
Corrective Actionunmatched
Dental Insuranceunmatched
Documentationunmatched
Electronic Engineeringunmatched
Electronics Manufacturingunmatched
Health Insuranceunmatched
IPC Standardsunmatched
Identify Issuesunmatched
Maintain Complianceunmatched
Manufacturingunmatched
Manufacturing/Industrial Processesunmatched
Printed Circuit Board (PCB)unmatched
Printed Circuit Board Assembly (PCBA)unmatched
Printersunmatched
Printingunmatched
Process Developmentunmatched
Process Engineeringunmatched
Process Improvementunmatched
Product Supportunmatched
Product/Service Launchunmatched
Quality Managementunmatched
Radiographyunmatched
Record Keepingunmatched
Root Cause Analysisunmatched
Solderingunmatched
Staff Trainingunmatched
Surface Mount Technologyunmatched
Vision Planunmatched
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