SMT Technician

Salcomp Manufacturing USA•Arlington, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The SMT (Surface Mount Technology) Technician supports high-volume electronics manufacturing by operating, setting up, maintaining, and troubleshooting SMT production equipment and processes. This role ensures stable production line performance, product quality, and operational efficiency through equipment optimization, preventive maintenance, and collaboration with Production, Quality, and Engineering teams.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required; technical degree or certification preferred.
1–3 years of experience in SMT or PCBA manufacturing environments, preferably in high-volume production.
Hands-on experience operating SMT equipment and using standard technical tools such as hand tools, torque tools, and multimeters.
Basic knowledge of ESD controls, SMT process flow, and quality inspection standards.
Ability to read and follow SOPs, work instructions, and basic technical drawings.
Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment and support multiple production lines.
Willingness to work overtime or weekends when required by production schedules.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with SMT platforms such as Fuji, Panasonic, ASM/Siplace, Juki, or Yamaha.
Experience with equipment such as DEK or MPM printers, Koh Young SPI/AOI, Omron AOI, or Heller/BTU reflow ovens.
Basic understanding of reflow profiling and solder defect troubleshooting (e.g., tombstoning, bridging, insufficient solder, misplacement).
Familiarity with traceability systems or Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES).

Responsibilities

Set up, operate, and troubleshoot SMT equipment including solder paste printers, SPI systems, pick-and-place machines, reflow ovens, AOI systems, conveyors, and loaders/unloaders.
Perform line changeovers, feeder setup, program verification, and first-piece checks according to SOPs and work instructions.
Monitor machine performance, respond to alarms, and support quick recovery to minimize production downtime.
Perform preventive maintenance (PM) and basic repairs on SMT equipment; coordinate escalations and vendor support when necessary.
Verify and adjust process parameters such as printer alignment, paste volume, placement accuracy, and reflow profiles to maintain product yield and quality.
Support new product introduction (NPI) trials, engineering builds, and process validation activities.
Perform material verification, feeder management, and component handling in accordance with ESD and traceability requirements.
Document issues, actions taken, and maintenance records in logbooks or system tools; support root cause analysis (RCA) and corrective action activities.
Ensure compliance with safety procedures, 5S standards, ESD controls, and quality requirements.
Provide guidance and training to production operators on basic machine operation, alarms, and quality checkpoints when assigned.