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SMT Engineer - Electronics Manufacturing - Lowell, MA

Lowell, Massachusetts Permanent USD90,000 - USD125,000 per year View Job Description
The SMT Engineer will support and optimize manufacturing processes within a high-tech electronics manufacturing environment, working closely with production, quality, and engineering teams. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer to gain exposure to advanced PCBA manufacturing, new product introductions, and continuous improvement initiatives while making a direct impact on production performance.
  • Exposure to Advanced Electronics Manufacturing
  • Accelerate Your Engineering Career

About Our Client

My client is a respected electronics manufacturing services provider supporting customers across highly technical and regulated industries. The organization is known for its advanced PCBA manufacturing capabilities, customer focus, and ongoing investment in manufacturing technology and operational excellence.

Job Description

  • Lead SMT process development, optimization, and validation activities to improve quality, throughput, and efficiency.
  • Support new product introductions (NPI) by developing machine programs, process parameters, and manufacturing documentation.
  • Analyze and resolve process issues related to solder printing, component placement, reflow, AOI, SPI, and X-ray inspection systems.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on yield enhancement, defect reduction, cycle-time improvements, and cost savings.
  • Provide technical support for SMT production lines and troubleshoot equipment, process, and quality-related challenges.
  • Develop and maintain process controls, standard work instructions, PFMEAs, and process documentation.
  • Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, Production, and Customer teams to improve manufacturability and product performance.
  • Utilize data and process metrics to identify trends and implement corrective actions.
  • Support equipment qualification, process validations, and capital improvement projects



MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical discipline.
  • 1-5 years of engineering experience in electronics manufacturing, SMT, or PCBA assembly.
  • Experience supporting SMT manufacturing processes including solder paste printing, pick-and-place equipment, reflow soldering, AOI, SPI, and related technologies.
  • Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills.
  • Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
  • Ability to work effectively within a fast-paced, high-mix electronics manufacturing environment.

What's on Offer

  • Salary of $90,000 to $125,000.
  • Comprehensive benefits package.
  • Career growth opportunities.
  • Access to high level management.



Interested? Apply today.

Contact
Sean Shepardson
Quote job ref
JN-102026-7136896

Job summary

Sector
Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector
Engineering Design and R&D
Industry
Industrial / Manufacturing
Where
Lowell
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Sean Shepardson
Job Reference
JN-102026-7136896
 

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