SMT Technician

Torrance, CAfull timeOn Site

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NorthwoodSpace The SMT Technician at NorthwoodSpace operates and programs surface mount technology equipment to ensure high-reliability electronics production. This role involves setup, maintenance, inspection, and continuous improvement of SMT processes for production and new product introduction builds.

Responsibilities

Set up and operate SMT equipment, including screen printers, pick-and-place, reflow ovens, SPI, AOI, and X-ray, including feeder setup, component verification, and changeovers per work instructions
Create, debug, and optimize programs for pick-and-place, screen printer, SPI, AOI, and X-ray equipment
Configure and tune process parameters such as nozzles, conveyor speeds, print settings, and reflow profiles
Perform preventive maintenance, cleaning, calibration, and repairs, and partner with Engineering to diagnose and resolve equipment issues
Inspect solder quality using microscopes, AOI, and X-ray to IPC-A-610 standards, documenting defects and root causes
Support production and NPI builds, assist technicians and Engineering with technical issues, and drive continuous improvement of SOPs and processes

Qualification

High school diploma or equivalentExperience building to travelersExperience with Fuji placementExperience in high-reliabilityAdditional Requirements

Required

High school diploma or equivalent
5+ years of experience in SMT electronics manufacturing
Hands-on experience operating and setting up SMT equipment (screen printer, pick-and-place, reflow, and inspection)
Experience programming or editing programs on SMT placement or inspection equipment
Experience building to travelers, BOMs, work instructions, and assembly drawings

Preferred

Familiar with IPC-A-610 and/or J-STD-001
Experience with Fuji placement, Heller reflow, and Nordson CyberOptics SPI/AOI equipment
Experience in high-reliability, aerospace, or IPC Class 3 electronics manufacturing
Experience with fine-pitch and BGA components, including X-ray inspection of hidden solder joints
Additional Requirements
This role requires being on-site 5 days per week
Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed
Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 lbs. unassisted

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NorthwoodSpace

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