SMT Engineer - PCB Assembly & Manufacturing - Essex, CT

Strong growth opportunity within a leading electronics manufacturing environmentHands-on process ownership across SMT, THT, and selective solder operations A successful Electronic Manufacturing Process Engineer should have: 8+ years of experience in an electronics manufacturing or electronic assembly environment. Work closely with Quality teams to analyze scrap, rework, and yield metrics and drive process improvements through data-driven decision making.

• Lead process development, optimization, and control activities for SMT production lines and related electronic assembly operations.
• Establish and maintain process monitoring systems to ensure manufacturing processes remain stable, capable, and in control.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to document, standardize, and improve manufacturing processes.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, throughput, and operational excellence.
• Provide technical troubleshooting support for SMT, THT, and selective soldering operations to quickly resolve production issues.
• Collaborate with equipment manufacturers and vendors to improve machine performance and manufacturing capabilities.
• Evaluate equipment, tooling, and process enhancements to improve efficiency, productivity, and resource utilization.
• Identify manufacturing bottlenecks and implement sustainable corrective actions to support production goals.
• Work closely with Quality teams to analyze scrap, rework, and yield metrics and drive process improvements through data-driven decision making.
• Support manufacturing layout planning and facility improvement projects to optimize production flow and scalability.
• Provide technical mentorship and guidance to operators, technicians, and support personnel as required.

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Strong growth opportunity within a leading electronics manufacturing environmentHands-on process ownership across SMT, THT, and selective solder operations

A successful Electronic Manufacturing Process Engineer should have:

• 8+ years of experience in an electronics manufacturing or electronic assembly environment.
• Strong experience with Printed Circuit Board (PCB) manufacturing, assembly, and inspection processes.
• Hands-on experience operating and programming SMT and THT production equipment.
• Experience overseeing maintenance activities and performance optimization for electronics manufacturing equipment.
• Demonstrated troubleshooting expertise within SMT, THT, and selective solder production environments.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to analyze production metrics and leverage data to improve process capability and performance.
• Experience working cross-functionally with manufacturing, quality, and engineering teams.
• Associate's degree or higher in Engineering, Manufacturing Technology, Electronics, or a related technical discipline preferred.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established manufacturer of advanced electronic products supporting mission-critical commercial, industrial, and emergency-response applications. The organization is investing in operational excellence and manufacturing technology while providing engineers with significant ownership over production processes.

• Competitive base salary range from $85,000 to $100,000 based on experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunity to own and improve advanced electronics manufacturing processes.
• High visibility role with direct impact on operational performance and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Stable manufacturing environment with long-term growth opportunities.
• Collaborative environment focused on technical excellence, innovation, and operational success.