Process Technician
About The Position
Volt is immediately hiring for a Process Technician in Richardson, Texas. This is a full-time, Direct Hire opportunity. The ideal candidate will have a High School Diploma or GED required, an Associate degree in Electronics, Manufacturing, or a related technical field preferred, or equivalent work experience, and a minimum of 2 years of SMT or electronics manufacturing experience. Hands-on experience with SMT equipment, including printers, pick-and-place machines, reflow ovens, and AOI systems is required. Knowledge of SMT manufacturing processes, including solder paste printing, component placement, reflow soldering, and inspection, along with strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, are essential. Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work effectively with operations, engineering, and production teams, and the ability to analyze process data and support continuous improvement initiatives are also necessary.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Minimum of 2 years of SMT or electronics manufacturing experience
- Hands-on experience with SMT equipment, including printers, pick-and-place machines, reflow ovens, and AOI systems
- Knowledge of SMT manufacturing processes, including solder paste printing, component placement, reflow soldering, and inspection
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work effectively with operations, engineering, and production teams
- Ability to analyze process data and support continuous improvement initiatives
Nice To Haves
- Associate degree in Electronics, Manufacturing, or a related technical field preferred, or equivalent work experience
- PCB assembly and/or semiconductor manufacturing environments
- Familiarity with IPC standards, including IPC-A-610 and J-STD-001
- Experience supporting NPI and high-mix manufacturing operations
- Knowledge of SPC methodologies and process control techniques
Responsibilities
- Set up, program, and operate SMT equipment, including solder paste printers, SPI, pick-and-place machines, reflow ovens, and AOI systems
- Verify and optimize machine setups for production runs and NPI (New Product Introduction) builds
- Monitor yield performance, SPC trends, and in-process quality metrics, including FPV and IPI
- Troubleshoot process and equipment issues and perform root cause analysis to improve performance
- Maintain, calibrate, and support preventive maintenance activities on SMT equipment
- Develop and optimize reflow profiles and maintain critical process parameters
- Inspect solder joints and assembly quality to ensure compliance with IPC standards
- Collect and analyze process data and maintain accurate documentation and work instructions
- Support line efficiency initiatives, cycle time reduction efforts, and continuous improvement projects
- Train and support operators while providing real-time production floor support
- Collaborate with engineering teams on product dispositions, process improvements, and implementation of process changes
Benefits
- All benefits will be provided by the client.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
