SMT Technician, Senior
About The Position
The Senior SMT Technician is responsible for advanced operation, setup, troubleshooting, and maintenance of Surface Mount Technology (SMT) equipment in a high-reliability manufacturing environment. This role serves as a senior-level technical expert on the production floor, providing guidance, mentorship, and process improvement support to ensure optimal equipment performance, product quality, and on-time delivery. The Senior SMT Technician works closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality teams to resolve complex issues and support continuous improvement initiatives.
Requirements
- Strong working knowledge of SMT manufacturing processes, equipment, and materials.
- Demonstrated ability to independently troubleshoot and resolve complex SMT equipment and process issues.
- Ability to read and interpret work instructions, process documentation, and technical drawings.
- High attention to detail with a commitment to quality and safety standards.
- Ability to mentor and support other technicians in a team-oriented manufacturing environment.
Nice To Haves
- 5+ years of hands-on SMT manufacturing experience, preferably in aerospace, defense, or other regulated industries.
- High school diploma or equivalent; technical training or certifications preferred.
- Experience programming and troubleshooting Yamaha SMT equipment.
- Familiarity with IPC standards (e.g., IPC-A-610, IPC-7711/7721).
- Experience supporting new product introduction (NPI) and continuous improvement initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Program, setup, operate, and troubleshoot SMT production equipment, including Yamaha pick-and-place machines, printers, and reflow ovens.
- Execute complex machine setups, changeovers, and process validations with minimal oversight.
- Diagnose and resolve equipment, material, and process-related issues to minimize downtime and scrap.
- Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on SMT equipment.
- Serve as a technical resource for SMT technicians by providing training, mentorship, and hands-on support.
- Support new product introductions (NPI), including process development, first article builds, and optimization.
- Review production data, yields, and defect trends; recommend and implement corrective actions.
- Ensure all work complies with safety, ESD, quality, and regulatory requirements, including applicable IPC standards and customer specifications.
- Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, and Manufacturing teams on process improvements and technical problem-solving.
- Participate in root cause analysis and support implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
- Accurately complete and review production records, logs, and reports.
- Support departmental and companywide initiatives and perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
