Rocketems
SMT specialist
Santa Clara,CA
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 14 days ago
PCB DesignCommunicationProblem SolvingMentoringLean Manufacturing
About the role
- The SMT Specialist is responsible for the setup, operation, optimization, and troubleshooting of Surface Mount Technology (SMT) processes to ensure high-quality, efficient, and repeatable PCB assembly production.
- Monitor line performance and proactively address issues impacting yield, quality, or throughput.
Responsibilities
- SMT Line Operations & Support
- Set up, operate, and support SMT equipment including solder paste printers, pick-and-place machines, reflow ovens, AOI, and supporting automation.
- Perform line changeovers, feeder setup, stencil installation, and program verification.
- Support root cause analysis and corrective actions for SMT-related defects.
- Work closely with Quality and Manufacturing Engineering to implement process improvements.
- Perform first article verification and assist with line qualifications and validations.
- NPI & Engineering Support
- Support new product introductions (NPI), engineering builds, and pilot runs.
- Assist with stencil design feedback, component package challenges, and placement strategies.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- 3+ years of hands-on SMT experience in a PCBA manufacturing environment.
- Strong working knowledge of SMT processes, components, and materials.
- Experience with SMT equipment (pick-and-place, printers, reflow, AOI).
- Ability to read and interpret MPIs, schematics, BOMs, and assembly drawings.
- The ideal candidate has deep hands-on SMT experience, strong process knowledge, and the ability to independently resolve line issues while supporting operators, engineers, and quality teams.
- Candidates are not required to disclose criminal history or participate in a background check unless and until a conditional offer of employment has been made.
Nice to have
- IPC-A-610 and/or J-STD-001 certification.
- Experience in high-mix, low-to-medium volume manufacturing.
- Exposure to AOI programming, feeder maintenance, or stencil optimization.
- Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement experience.
- Skills & Competencies
- Attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks in a production environment.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
Skills
- Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Compensation
- $33 - $33 USD
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