SMT Engineering Technician

About the role

An engineering technician is needed to provide SMT support for production lines and to support post-SMT functions related to PCBA assembly. The position has openings for the 2nd shift and weekends, and the expected hourly pay is between $25.00 and $29.00 depending on experience, education and industry knowledge.

Key responsibilities

• Provide SMT technical support for the process and equipment, troubleshoot SMT lines and debug NPIs including DEK printers, Koh Young SPI machines, Universal Instruments placement equipment, convection reflow ovens, AOI and X-ray machines.
• Program and troubleshoot post-SMT equipment such as de-panel routers, selective wave, automated washers and wave soldering machines.
• Support reflow oven profiling and help operators use the MES software.
• Adjust software and hardware tools and adjust programs on SMT and post equipment.
• Report weekly on potential process improvements, troubleshoot soldering defects and perform basic maintenance following established procedures.
• Take part in continuous improvement through the Quality Team and provide production layouts and tools for Mack processes.

Required profile

• High school diploma or equivalent; IPC 610 and JSTD-001 certification is a plus.
• 3+ years of SMT experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience programming and troubleshooting machines.
• Desirable: background in high-mix, medium-to-high volume mechanical assembly and SMT manufacturing.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to contribute in a fast-paced, team-driven organisation.

Required skills

• Understanding of computer-aided/integrated design software in manufacturing.
• Knowledge of Universal Instruments SMT equipment is a plus.