SMT MANUFACTURING ENGINEER

Location: Andover
Posted on: June 23, 2025

Job Description:

Manufacturing Engineer - SMT Job Description • Evaluates and develops processes that meet product performance, high volume surface mount manufacturing, high reliability requirements. • Constantly strives to improve the Cpk of surface mount processes by actively using SPC and problem solving methodology. • Determines failure mechanisms related to materials and processes for surface mount assembly and related processes. Formulates and executes yield, reliability, manufacturability improvements under tight time constraints in a team environment. • Works with appropriate design, quality, operations and manufacturing groups to ensure product performance, reliability and manufacturability requirements are met. • Individual will be hands on in creating paste and flux printing programs, AOI inspection programs, solder paste inspection programs and creating reflow profiles. This role will be hands on. • Individual will assist and take part in printed circuit board reviews with an emphasis on design for manufacturability. Education / Qualifications • BS in Mechanical, Chemical or Industrial Engineering. • Minimum three years’ experience in surface mount technology • Solid understanding of high volume equipment, materials and processes for a world class surface mount assembly line. • Must be proficient in Minitab or other statistical analysis software and in Excel. • Demonstrated experience in improving yields, throughput and Cpk in a high volume surface mount production line. • Hands on experience in creating solder paste and flux printing programs as well as SPI and AOI inspection programs. Competent in creating reflow profiles. • Knowledge of SPC, design of experiments and statistical analyses and has applied this knowledge to making measurable improvements. • Familiarity with Six Sigma tools such as failure modes and effects analyses and control plans to identify and prevent problems. • Ability to be an independent, creative thinker to solve cutting edge technical challenges. Welcomes a fast paced work environment. • ASM Siplace Pick and Place experience preferred but not required. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

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