SMT Process Engineer

SMT Process Engineer / Technical Center Lead

Industry: Electronics Manufacturing / SMT Equipment

Employment Type: Full-Time

Position Overview

A well-established Japanese manufacturer of advanced SMT equipment is seeking an experienced SMT Process Engineer / Technical Center Lead to support its technical center operations and customer applications.

This position will lead customer demonstrations, technical evaluations, proof-of-concept projects, and troubleshooting of complex SMT equipment and production-line issues.

The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on SMT process engineering experience, excellent troubleshooting skills, and the ability to work with advanced manufacturing technologies and smart factory solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage daily Technical Center operations, including scheduling, equipment readiness, safety, and customer demonstrations.
• Plan and lead customer demonstrations, technical evaluations, product trials, training sessions, and proof-of-concept builds.
• Work closely with customers and internal teams to understand technical requirements and develop effective SMT solutions.
• Configure, program, operate, and optimize SMT placement equipment and related production-line systems.
• Troubleshoot complex mechanical, electrical, software, programming, material-handling, and process-related issues.
• Maintain SMT equipment, feeders, tooling, software, spare parts, and other technical center resources.
• Demonstrate smart factory technologies, including Industry 4.0, MES connectivity, production data, and automation solutions.
• Analyze equipment and production performance, identify root causes, and recommend process improvements.
• Prepare technical reports, process recommendations, training materials, and customer documentation.
• Support major industry trade shows and technical events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent relevant industry experience.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in SMT process engineering or a closely related technical field.
• Strong hands-on experience with SMT placement equipment and production-line processes.
• Proven ability to independently lead customer demonstrations and technical evaluations.
• Advanced troubleshooting skills involving mechanical, electrical, software, programming, and process-related issues.
• Knowledge of smart factory technologies and advanced manufacturing systems.
• Ability to analyze equipment performance, identify technical issues, and implement effective solutions.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and customer-facing skills.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 15%.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, and work with hand and automated tools for extended periods.
• Ability to perform physical activities such as bending, kneeling, crouching, and reaching equipment controls.
• Ability to occasionally lift, move, push, or pull up to 50 lbs, with or without reasonable accommodation.