Manufacturing Engineer II/III - SMT & PCBA

Spartronics Logan LLC•North Logan, UT

20h•Onsite

About The Position

Spartronics is seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer II/III with SMT and PCBA experience to join their North Logan engineering team. This role will serve as a technical resource for surface mount technology (SMT) and printed circuit board assembly (PCBA) manufacturing processes, supporting new product introduction, process development, equipment optimization, troubleshooting, yield improvement, and continuous improvement. The products manufactured in North Logan support complex, highly regulated applications where quality and reliability are critical. The engineer will help ensure SMT and PCBA processes are capable, repeatable, efficient, and ready to support both new and existing customer programs, partnering closely with Production, Quality, Engineering, Program Management, and Supply Chain to solve manufacturing challenges and continuously improve the operation.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical discipline. Equivalent relevant technical education and experience may also be considered.
Approximately 3 to 5+ years of manufacturing or process engineering experience within electronics manufacturing.
Hands-on experience supporting SMT, PCBA, or electronic assembly manufacturing processes.
Understanding of electronic components, printed circuit board assemblies, and electronics manufacturing practices.
Experience developing, troubleshooting, or improving manufacturing processes.
Strong root-cause analysis, failure-analysis, and problem-solving skills.
Experience supporting NPI and/or DFM/DFA activities.
Ability to use manufacturing data to identify trends, solve problems, and improve processes.
Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous-improvement principles.
Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively with Engineering, Production, Quality, Supply Chain, and other cross-functional teams.
Ability to independently prioritize multiple manufacturing and engineering priorities.
Must meet U.S. Person requirements as defined by ITAR.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Surface Mount Technology (SMT)
Experience with Printed Circuit Board Assembly (PCBA)
Experience with solder paste printing and stencil processes
Experience with pick-and-place equipment
Experience with reflow profiling and optimization
Experience with AOI and/or SPI inspection
Experience with Through-hole assembly
Experience with Selective or wave soldering
Experience with NPI and product transfer
Experience with DFM/DFA
Experience with Process qualification or validation
Experience with First-pass yield and defect reduction
Experience with Root-cause and failure analysis
Experience with SPC and process capability
Knowledge of IPC-A-610 and/or J-STD-001
Experience with High-mix electronics manufacturing
Experience with Aerospace & defense electronics manufacturing
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification
SolidWorks or similar CAD experience
CAM software experience
Tooling and fixture design
3D printing
Optical or dimensional inspection equipment
Flex-circuit manufacturing or laser depaneling experience
Experience manufacturing electronics for aerospace, defense, medical device, or other highly regulated industries

Responsibilities

Develop, optimize, document, and sustain manufacturing processes for SMT and through-hole printed circuit board assemblies.
Support manufacturing processes including solder paste printing, component placement, reflow, inspection, soldering, and related PCB assembly operations.
Analyze manufacturing performance and identify opportunities to improve first-pass yield, quality, throughput, cycle time, and equipment utilization.
Troubleshoot process and equipment issues and lead root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
Establish and improve process parameters, work instructions, tooling requirements, and manufacturing methods.
Monitor process capability and use data to identify trends and drive improvements.
Provide hands-on engineering support to production teams for SMT and PCBA manufacturing issues.
Evaluate equipment performance, manufacturing flow, efficiency, and production constraints.
Support preventive maintenance and calibration planning for manufacturing equipment.
Conduct studies to improve equipment quality, availability, reliability, and throughput.
Partner with technicians and operators to resolve recurring process issues and establish sustainable solutions.
Train manufacturing employees on new processes, equipment, procedures, and process improvements.
Support New Product Introduction (NPI) from prototype through production release.
Review new products and assemblies for manufacturability and provide DFM/DFA recommendations.
Identify tooling, equipment, material, process, and facility requirements for new or revised products.
Work cross-functionally to establish manufacturing processes capable of meeting customer quality and delivery requirements.
Assist with process qualification and validation activities for new products, equipment, and manufacturing methods.
Lead structured problem-solving efforts involving manufacturing defects, process variation, equipment performance, and production constraints.
Use Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles to reduce waste and improve quality, productivity, and process consistency.
Support failure analysis and manufacturing troubleshooting activities.
Develop and implement corrective and preventive actions.
Identify opportunities for manufacturing cost reductions and labor-efficiency improvements.

Benefits

Full range of medical, dental, and vision benefits.
Medical plan options include 3 High Deductible Health Plans (HDHP) with a Health Savings Account (HSA).
Company contribution to HSA for completing an annual Wellness Exam ($1000 single / $2000 family).
Flexible Savings Accounts for Medical, Dependent Care, and Limited Purpose (dental and vision only).
PTO and Holiday Pay
Company-paid life insurance and disability at 1 times annual salary.
401k with a company match of 50% to every dollar up to 6%.
Optional Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Legal Insurance plans.
Employee Assistance Program
Tuition Reimbursement
Opportunities to grow and excel in the Electronics Manufacturing industry at a company that values promotions and learning from within.