Group Lead, SMT Technician

Who will you be working with? Wabtec employees at the Germantown location operate in a team environment in the digital electronic and component field of creating productive and reliable transportation. Our Wabtec Germantown facility includes highly sophisticated production processes that integrate advanced manufacturing technologies with precision assembly techniques. Team members collaborate across engineering, production, and quality assurance functions to deliver innovative products that meet the evolving demands on the transportation industry.

How will you make a difference? The SMT Team Lead is responsible for leading and coordinating all Surface Mount Technology (SMT) manufacturing operations to ensure the production of high-quality electronic assemblies in a safe, efficient, and timely manner. This position provides technical expertise in SMT equipment setup, programming, production support, quality assurance, inventory control, process troubleshooting, and team leadership while ensuring compliance with company procedures, ESD requirements, and industry standards.

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 7:00am – 3:30pm

What do we want to know about you?

• Preferred associate’s degree in electronic technology, or equivalent certification, work experience or high school graduate.
• Minimum 3 years of SMT manufacturing experience.
• Proven experience operating SMT production equipment, including solder paste printers, Pick-and-Place systems, reflow ovens, and inspection equipment.
• Strong understanding of PCB assembly processes and electronic components.
• Experience working with ERP/MRP systems and manufacturing documentation.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, assembly documentation, and work instructions.
• Strong troubleshooting, organizational, and communication skills.

What will your typical day look like?

• Maintain daily SMT production documentation and operational records.

• Review, coordinate, and prioritize production schedules based on assembly requirements, due dates, dispatch and hotlist reports to optimize day-to-day operational activities.

• Verify assembly revisions by comparing Work Order Routing documentation with Pick-and-Place programming data.

• Monitor material availability and identify component shortages for upcoming production runs, communicating issues to the Manufacturing Manager.

• Process and document SMT production transactions within Oracle ERP systems.

• Print and distribute production drawings, work orders, and manufacturing documentation.

• Receive incoming components and materials for SMT production. Generate and apply new component identification labels as required.

• Verify component traceability and proper storage requirements.

• Load, verify, and optimize Pick-and-Place programs.

• Confirm PCB revision levels, orientation, and setup accuracy before production release.

• Install feeders and magazines and ensure proper component loading.

• Verify and adjust component placement positions within Pick-and-Place systems.

• Set and adjust conveyor widths throughout the SMT production line.

• Load programs and operate glue dispensing equipment as required.

• Component alignment corrections

• General defect remediation

• Perform and coordinate daily, weekly, and monthly preventive maintenance activities on SMT equipment to ensure SMT equipment remains operational, calibrated, and capable of meeting production requirements.

• Troubleshoot production equipment and process issues to minimize downtime and maintain throughput.

• Assign tasks, train, support, and provide comprehensive guidance to team members.

• Lead the team in process improvement; supporting root cause investigations and corrective actions for quality and process-related issues.

• Ensure daily adherence to workplace safety by wearing required PPE and maintaining a clean, organized work environment that adheres to 5S protocol standards.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands: (The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job . Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

• Employee is regularly required to talk and hear.
• Employee is regularly required to lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.
• Employee is regularly required to walk throughout the day.
• Employee is regularly required to see and observe small labels, and components.
• The employee will normally work in a temperature-controlled office environment, with frequent exposure to electric tools, occasional loud noises and possible exposure to fumes.

The actual salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, education, business needs, market demands and work location. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, are available at mywabtecbenefits.com. Other benefit offerings for this role may include an annual bonus, if eligible.

Highlights:

• Medical, dental, vision benefits available day 1.
• $500 referral bonus paid out once candidate is hired and worked for Wabtec 60 days.
• $10,000 annual tuition reimbursement.
• Mental Health assistance (Spring Health, Teladoc, Headspace)
• Auto/Home/Renter’s Insurance Discounts (Farmers, Travelers, Liberty Mutual).
• Medications discounts through CVS Caremark.
• Pet Discounts
• Employer paid life insurance.
• Progyny Fertility and Family building.
• 401k 3% match with additional 3% of earnings from prior year added to the following year, vested after 3 years.
• Free pair of steel toe boots and prescription safety glasses biannually.
• Short Term Disability Benefits after 90 days.

Wabtec will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the U.S. for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable) and fitness for duty test (as applicable).

Our Commitment to Embrace Diversity: Wabtec is a global company that invests not just in our products, but also our people by embracing diversity and inclusion. We care about our relationships with our employees and take pride in celebrating the variety of experiences, expertise, and backgrounds that bring us together. At Wabtec, we aspire to create a place where we all belong and where diversity is welcomed and appreciated.

To fulfill that commitment, we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity, and inclusion. We aim to employ the world’s brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. We have created a space where everyone is given the opportunity to contribute based on their individual experiences and perspectives and recognize that these differences and diverse perspectives make us better.

We believe in hiring talented people of varied backgrounds, experiences, and styles… People like you! Wabtec Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, or protected Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.

Additional Information Our job titles may span more than one career level. The hourly rate for this role is $33.08 The actual salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, education, business needs, market demands and work location. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, are available at mywabtecbenefits.com. Other benefit offerings for this role may include annual bonus, if eligible.

What could you accomplish in a place that puts People First? At Wabtec, it’s not just about a job - it’s about the impact you make. When our people come together, we’re Expanding the Possible by continuously improving what we do and how we do it - for our clients and each other.

If you’re ready to revolutionize how the world moves for future generations, Wabtec is the place for you.

Who are we? Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for the freight and transit rail sectors. Drawing on more than 150 years of experience, we are leading the way in safety, efficiency, reliability, innovation, and productivity. Whether it’s freight, transit, ports, logistics, mining, industrial, or marine, our expertise, technologies, and people together – are accelerating the future of transportation. With roots that date back to George Westinghouse, Thomas Edison, and Louis Faiveley, Wabtec has always built technologies and implemented solutions for a variety of sectors that are critical to meeting the needs of customers and governments alike.

Our global team of about 30,000 employees worldwide delivers performance that moves the world forward. We’re lifelong learners, obsessed with better. Learn more at www.WabtecCorp.com.

Culture powers us and the possibilities. We believe the best ideas come from a mix of experiences and backgrounds. At Wabtec, we strive every day to create a place where everyone belongs. We’re building a culture where leadership, inclusion and your unique perspective fuel progress.

We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome talent of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities, including race, gender, age, disability, veteran status and more.

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