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The SMT Engineer will be responsible for the planning, implementation, and continuous improvement of surface-mount processes in the manufacturing of printed circuit boards and electronic devices, ensuring high standards of quality, efficiency, and compliance with product technical specifications.
What you will do:
Develop and improve SMT processes, including the selection of appropriate materials, equipment, and tools.
Configure and adjust pick and place machines, reflow ovens, paste printers, and other SMT equipment.
Ensure product specifications are met, guaranteeing assembly integrity and reliability.
Implement and execute visual and automatic inspection procedures (AOI, SPI) to verify component and solder quality.
Analyze common defects and lead to the implementation of corrective and preventive solutions.
Ensure functional test requirements are met and make adjustments based on the results.
Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on SMT equipment, ensuring proper operation and reducing downtime.
Propose and implement improvements to the machinery and tools used in the process.
Maintain detailed records of processes, parameter changes, and test results.
Ensure compliance with applicable safety, quality, and environmental regulations in the production process.
Develop manufacturing process documentation defining the operation of the PCBA equipment.
Train operators to standard work and manufacturing process documentation.
Design and procurement of tooling and fixtures for manufacturing PCBAs.
Work closely with design, quality, and production teams to resolve technical issues and improve processes.
Participate in design reviews (DFM - Design for Manufacturing) to ensure designs are optimal for SMT manufacturing.
Qualifications you must have:
Bachelor's degree in engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical, Aerospace) or related field.
5+ years of previous experience in SMT processes and electronic manufacturing.
Proficient Conversational and written English required, needs to be able to efficiently communicate with corporate leaders both in person and in reports/via email.
In-depth knowledge of SMT equipment and technologies, such as pick and place, reflow ovens, paste printers, and automatic inspection equipment (AOI, SPI).
Knowledge of electronic design software (e.g., Altium, Eagle, Cadence, etc.).
Knowledge of IPC and RoHS regulations and electronics quality processes.
Visa and travel availability.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience implementing quality control systems (Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing).
Data analysis and statistical skills applied to electronic manufacturing.
Experience in new equipment implementation or equipment transfer.
Preferred experience in production line set up.
Preferred experience in product transfer.
Ability to solve technical problems and work under pressure.
Strong communication and teamwork skills.
Collins Aerospace, a Raytheon Technologies company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.
Collins Aerospace makes modern flight possible. Of course, that wouldn’t be possible without the capabilities and technologies of our organization, as well as our engineers – a highly skilled, accomplished network that spans more than 180 sites, 24 countries and 6 Strategic Business Units (SBUs).
Our industry-leading experts are setting the standards for the aerospace industry and paving the way for the future. But as new challenges present themselves, we need fresh, creative and motivated minds to overcome these hurdles, help us break barriers and achieve new levels of innovation. Do you have what it takes to join a general organization that doesn’t shy away from big opportunities? If so, we invite you to join our ranks and create the next generation of aerospace technologies.
Together, we will nurture an engineering culture that values intellectual curiosity, risk takers and integrity. A place where we will challenge ourselves, our teams, and the status quo and where we will work to find a way – the right way – to achieve what others can only dream of.
📌 Sr. SMT Manufacturing Engineer- 1st Shift- On Site
🏢 Raytheon Technologies
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