SMT Process Engineer LM Title: Manufacturing Engineer

Job#: 3045675

Job Description:
SMT Process Engineer LM Title: Manufacturing Engineer

Location: Littleton, Colorado (Onsite)

Role Overview

This position requires an SMT Process Engineer to develop, qualify, and document manufacturing processes for new and existing Printed Circuit Board (PCB) designs. The role involves performing testing, analyzing data to drive continuous improvement, and creating essential process documentation. The engineer will collaborate with multiple teams and provide technical support to production staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, qualify, and document SMT placement recipes, solder-paste printing parameters, and reflow oven profiles.
• Perform first-article and pilot-run testing, analyzing yield and defect data to implement improvement actions.
• Create and maintain process documentation, including Process Flow, FMEA, and Control Plans, in accordance with IPC-610 and AS9100 standards.
• Collaborate with Design Engineering, Procurement, and Quality to translate BOM and CAD data into machine-readable formats.
• Provide technical support to line operators and troubleshoot placement or printing anomalies.
• Lead process improvement projects using Lean/Six-Sigma tools to reduce cycle-time and defects.

Required Qualifications

Education: A Bachelor of Science in Electrical/Electro-Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or Chemistry, or equivalent experience, is required.

Experience: 3 to 5 years of experience in SMT process development for aerospace, defense, or high-reliability electronics is required.

Technical Skills: Proficiency with major pick-and-place platforms (e.g., J-J, Yamaha, ASM), knowledge of solder-paste rheology, stencil design, reflow oven control, and familiarity with IPC standards (610, 2221, 2581) are required.

Tools: Experience with SPC software (Minitab, JMP), statistical analysis, CAD/EDA data handling, and advanced Microsoft Excel is required.

Other: The ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and technical manuals is required. Candidates must be authorized to work on export-controlled projects if applicable.

Preferred Qualifications

• An ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or Six-Sigma Green Belt certification is preferred.
• A strong analytical mindset with data-driven decision-making abilities is preferred.
• Excellent communication skills for training operators and presenting findings are preferred.
• A proven track record of reducing defects and improving throughput on high-mix SMT lines is preferred.

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