SMT Process Engineer

Overview

Our client, a well-established electronics manufacturing partner with advanced operations in both the U.S. and Canada, is seeking an SMT Process Engineer to support their facility in Tempe, Arizona. With a track record of over two decades in delivering high-performance, scalable manufacturing solutions across sectors including energy, defense, industrial, and communications, this company emphasizes reliability, technical innovation, and operational agility.

This SMT Process Engineer role is ideal for a hands-on, detail-oriented engineering professional with strong experience in Surface Mount Technology (SMT) and a drive for continuous process optimization in a high-mix, fast-paced production environment.

• Develop and maintain SMT processes to enhance performance and accuracy of placement equipment.
• Produce and improve detailed process documentation including procedures, instructions, and flowcharts.
• Lead root cause investigations and implement corrective and preventive actions to uphold product quality.
• Enforce adherence to IPC manufacturing standards.
• Coordinate and participate in cross-functional process improvement initiatives.
• Deliver daily technical troubleshooting support for production equipment and ensure line readiness.
• Support Lean and continuous improvement practices within the facility.
• Optimize thermal profiles, stencil designs, soldering techniques, AOI programming, and related manufacturing processes.
• Uphold workplace health and safety standards and actively address potential hazards.
• Align departmental workflows with the company’s QMS protocols.
• Mentor and train team members on best practices in process engineering and issue resolution.
• Evaluate and recommend new tools or equipment to improve manufacturing capabilities.

• Technical diploma or degree, with a minimum of 3 years’ relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Preferred background in Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering.
• Proven experience working with electronic manufacturing tools and systems.
• Solid understanding of SMT, through-hole, and mechanical assembly techniques.
• Prior background in a process engineering capacity within an electronics production environment.
• Proficiency in standard office software (e.g., MS Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Experience using ERP platforms in a manufacturing context.
• Willingness to support production during extended hours when needed.

• Initiative-Driven
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  Self-motivated and committed to skill development and continuous learning.
• Flexible
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  Comfortable navigating shifting priorities in a growing environment.
• Team-Oriented
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  Builds effective partnerships with internal staff and external collaborators.
• Quality-Focused
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  Committed to maintaining standards, regulatory compliance, and precision in execution.
• Organized
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  Able to prioritize, manage multiple tasks, and work efficiently under deadlines.
• Analytical
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  Strong troubleshooting ability and data-driven decision making.

• Competitive salary
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in electronics or related manufacturing environments
• At least 3 years working directly with SMT processes
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship