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SMT Process Engineer

Bastrop, TX

SMT PROCESS ENGINEER (STARLINK) The Starlink PCBA Engineer will work inside the production organization to develop, manage, and improve the PCBA manufacturing process. Starlink needs the ability to ...

Northwoodspace

Lead SMT Process Engineer

Torrance, CA · On-site

$100K - $175K/yr

We are seeking a Lead SMT Process Engineer to build and scale our in-house PCB assembly capability. This person will be responsible for developing the full board assembly process, defining assembly ...

Raytheon

Principal SMT Process Engineer

Mckinney, TX

The Advanced Products Center (APC) Manufacturing Engineering organization is seeking a Principal SMT Process Engineer to join the CCA Process Engineering team in McKinney, Texas. This hands-on role ...

Raytheon

Principal SMT Process Engineer

Mckinney, TX

The Advanced Products Center (APC) Manufacturing Engineering organization is seeking a Principal SMT Process Engineer to join the CCA Process Engineering team in McKinney, Texas. This hands-on role ...

RTX

Principal SMT Process Engineer

Mckinney, TX · On-site

The Advanced Products Center (APC) Manufacturing Engineering organization is seeking a Principal SMT Process Engineer to join the CCA Process Engineering team in McKinney, Texas. This hands-on role ...

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SMT Process Engineer (PCBA)

New Haven, CT · On-site

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated SMT Process Engineer to join our manufacturing team. This individual will be responsible for developing and implementing tooling, processes ...

HumCap, Inc.

Process Engineer

Dallas, TX

Job Overview The SMT Process Engineer will be instrumental in refining and overseeing the Surface Mount Technology (SMT) manufacturing processes to enhance operational efficiency and product quality ...

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SMT Process Engineers commonly encounter challenges such as optimizing production yields, troubleshooting complex equipment issues, and ensuring strict compliance with quality standards. They often need to quickly identify root causes of defects, implement process improvements, and manage rapid changes in production schedules. Success in this role requires adaptability to dynamic manufacturing environments, close collaboration with cross-functional teams, and continual learning to keep pace with evolving technologies. Addressing these challenges effectively helps maintain high-efficiency operations and deliver reliable electronic assemblies.

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An SMT (Surface Mount Technology) Process Engineer is responsible for developing, optimizing, and maintaining the processes involved in PCB assembly using SMT equipment. They analyze production workflows, troubleshoot issues, and implement improvements to enhance efficiency and quality. Additionally, they work closely with design, production, and quality teams to ensure compliance with industry standards and manufacturing requirements. Their role is crucial in minimizing defects, increasing production yields, and ensuring smooth SMT operations.

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SMT Process Engineer

SMT Process Engineer

SpaceX

Bastrop, TX

Other

Posted 17 days ago

SpaceX rating

8.7

Company rating: 8.7 out of 10

Based on 143 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

13th of 59 rated aerospace companies

Job description

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.
SMT PROCESS ENGINEER (STARLINK)
The Starlink PCBA Engineer will work inside the production organization to develop, manage, and improve the PCBA manufacturing process. Starlink needs the ability to continuously improve the quality and reliability of its products and production lines. This role looks to design production lines suitable to meet necessary rate, work with equipment suppliers to install and validate new equipment, and continuously seeks to improve the production process. We are actively looking for candidates who possess comprehensive knowledge of manufacturing and quality tools and have the motivation to work with supply chain to build a premium product at commercial scale volume.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Own and manage PCBA manufacturing processes and PCBA products for in-house production
  • Drive processes for volume production of PCBA including manufacturing execution, nonconforming product management, configuration management, traceability tracking, and process control
  • Manage new product introduction of PCBA assemblies, working closely with design engineers and process specialists
  • Use process capability analysis, gauge R&R, and other tools to lead new equipment selection
  • Design and implement systems to improve the safety of the PCBA production line
  • Manage work instructions, process documentation, and training
  • Track schedule, work-in-progress levels, and defect rates of owned products
  • Identify trends and opportunities for optimizing product output, quality enhancements, and cost of manufacturability
  • Provide feedback to the engineering design team to improve design for manufacturability
  • Identify, root-cause, and correct SMT production and testing issues
  • Drive corrective actions and process improvements on owned processes and products

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline
  • 1+ years of demonstrated experience in one or more of the following areas: manufacturing engineering, surface mount technology (SMT), accelerated testing, hardware debug/triage, design for reliability, or printed circuit board (PCB) design and layout (school and project experience will qualify)

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
  • High volume production experience (consumer goods, automotive, etc.)
  • Hands-on experience working in SMT processing and/or related PCBA processes from industry, research, or academic projects
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work both autonomously and as a team in a highly demanding, fast-paced environment
  • Knowledge of IPC manufacturing standards
  • Experience with SQL and Python
  • Knowledge of statistical techniques and methods such as experiment design, process capability analysis, and Gauge R&R
  • Experience with Six Sigma
  • Experience with basic failure analysis tools and methods (X-ray, cross-section, polishing)
  • Demonstrated ability to gather, analyze, and use data to drive systemic improvements

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
  • Ability to life heavy objects, up to 25 lbs. unassisted
  • Willing to work weekend and extended hours as needed
  • Able to travel for business trips up to 10% on an ongoing basis

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
    Learn more about the ITAR here.

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
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