RESPONSIBILITIES: + Execute new product introduction builds across all work centers + Assist with initial PCBA line setup, facility requests, and programming of equipment + Program, load, and operates automated equipment + Design custom fixtures for PCBA to ensure efficient process flow + Train technicians to run/troubleshoot complex machines + Triage non-conforming product and drives resolution and preventative actions + Resolve production issues while ensuring design integrity, product quality, and delivery timelines + Perform process development and validation on new models in extremely aggressive timelines + Ensure the successful transition of a product's development + Identify continuous improvement opportunities for yield, performance, and cost + Define maintenance schedules and support activities + Optimize and configure processes and equipment for building surface mount electronics assemblies + Perform design of experiments (DOE) to optimize SMT process yield + Specify equipment requirements for new PCBA build processes + Develop design for manufacturability (DFM) guidelines for PCBA designs + Provide solutions to streamline space-grade circuit board assembly and test processes which may include flying probe, AOI, and functional testing, reflow soldering, selective soldering, and conformal coating + Resolve production issues on the spot while ensuring design integrity allowing us to stay on schedule + Facilitate a close relationship with the engineering team during design, build, and test to provide design feedback BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: + High school diploma or equivalency certificate and 2+ years of professional experience in a hands-on manufacturing environment; OR bachelor's degree in an engineering, math or science discipline + 2+ years of experience working in SMT or PCBA process engineering PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: + Strong work ethic and drive to succeed + Ability to work in a fast paced, autonomously driven, and demanding start-up atmosphere + Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal + Experience producing J-STD-001 Class 2, IPC-A-610 Class 2 or equivalent hardware + Hands on experience with optimizing SMT pick and place, reflow oven, conformal coating, or through hole soldering systems ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: + Must be able to work all required shift hours, overtime, and weekends as needed. Estimated shift times; 1st Shift: 6:00AM - 4:30PM + Must be able to lift 25 pounds unassisted + Standing for long periods of time, climbing up and down ladders, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, and stretching may be required to perform the functions of this position COMPENSATION & BENEFITS: Pay range: SMT Specialist /Level 1: $32.00 - $40.00/hour SMT Specialist /Level 2: $36.00 - $45.00/hour SMT Specialist /Level 3: $40.00 - $50.00/hour