SMT Process Engineer (Greenfield Factory)
Core
Establishing the first PCB assembly (PCBA) manufacturing facility and launching the SMT production line for frontier AI hardware.
Role type
Senior SMT Process Engineer (Greenfield Factory Setup)
Builds
SMT production line, PCBA manufacturing capacity for inference-focused AI hardware
Domain
Hardware manufacturing / Semiconductor / AI Infrastructure
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
SMT manufacturing engineering, equipment selection and qualification, SMT programming (printers, SPI, pick-and-place, AOI, AXI), tooling definition and qualification, process development and optimization, operator training, technical leadership of technicians, reflow profile verification, continuous improvement (FPY, OEE)
Preferred skills
Leading small technical teams
Technologies
SMT equipment (printers, SPI, pick-and-place, AOI, AXI), reflow ovens, depanelization equipment
Responsibilities
Support equipment selection, FAT/SAT, and installation; Develop and optimize SMT programs and maintain machine databases; Define and qualify tooling (stencils, fixtures); Lead SMT support from prototype through volume production; Create operating procedures and process controls; Train and certify operators; Coach and prioritize work for SMT Engineering Technician; Guide process characterization and failure analysis support; Drive continuous improvement in yield and throughput
