Process Technician - SMT Assembly

We are seeking a Process Technician -SMT Assembly to join our team! The Process Technician – SMT Assembly is responsible for supporting and maintaining surface mount technology (SMT) assembly processes to ensure efficient, high-quality PCB manufacturing. This role involves equipment setup, troubleshooting, process optimization, and supporting production teams to meet quality, safety, and productivity standards.

Responsibilities/Duties:

SMT Equipment Operation & Setup

• Set up, operate, and monitor SMT equipment (pick-and-place machines, screen printers, reflow ovens).
• Verify machine programs and perform line changeovers.
• Ensure stencil, feeders, and components are correctly loaded and verified.

Process Monitoring & Improvement

• Perform first article inspection and validate process parameters.
• Monitor process capability and yield, addressing defects and root causes.

Troubleshooting & Maintenance

• Identify and resolve process and equipment issues in real-time.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance on SMT machines and related equipment.
• Escalate complex technical issues to engineers or equipment suppliers.

Quality Assurance & Compliance

• Ensure processes comply with IPC standards, company policies, and safety regulations.
• Support quality control by investigating non-conformances and corrective actions.

Production Support & Training

• Assist operators with technical guidance on SMT processes and best practices.
• Collaborate with engineering and quality teams to introduce new products into SMT lines.

Qualifications:

• Willingness to learn new tools and procedures
• Intermediate computer skills
• Good problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Team-oriented with good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced production environment.

Education:

• College Diploma or equivalent required
• Preferred: Diploma or certificate in Electronics, Manufacturing Technology, or related field

Experience:

• 0–2 years of experience in electronics or precision assembly
• Prior exposure to cleanroom and ESD environments is an asset

Company DescriptionFOUNDED IN 1992, NANOWAVE TECHNOLOGIES INC. is vertically integrated designer and manufacturer of RF sensing and communications hardware.
The Nanowave group has more than 6,000 communications and SAR payload assemblies in orbit and more than 30,000 RF avionics assemblies on commercial and defense aerospace platforms.
Customers include many of the major space, aerospace, and defense OEMs in both the US and Europe.Company DescriptionFOUNDED IN 1992, NANOWAVE TECHNOLOGIES INC. is vertically integrated designer and manufacturer of RF sensing and communications hardware. The Nanowave group has more than 6,000 communications and SAR payload assemblies in orbit and more than 30,000 RF avionics assemblies on commercial and defense aerospace platforms. Customers include many of the major space, aerospace, and defense OEMs in both the US and Europe.