SMT Technology Engineer
Core
Support existing products and transfer NPI products from Development to Manufacturing for highly complex electronic assemblies.
Role type
Senior IC SMT Technology Engineer
Builds
Electronic assemblies and PCBs for defense radar systems
Domain
Defense industry + Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS)
Required skills
SMT process engineering, failure analysis, troubleshooting electronic boards (digital/RF/power), DFM/DFA methodologies, NPI execution, root cause investigation, laboratory testing (metallography, strain gauge), PCB manufacturing knowledge
Preferred skills
Defense industry experience, EMS company background, MIL standards knowledge, PLM/ERP systems proficiency
Technologies
SMT assembly, PCB fabrication, metallographic cross-sections, Dye & Pry, Strain Gauge testing, PLM, Priority ERP
Responsibilities
Troubleshoot quality issues and manufacturing challenges at subcontractors, lead engineering projects for cost reduction and yield improvement, execute experiments to validate design changes, support DFM processes, provide technical support for SMT subcontractors (via careerplan.io/jobs/73-009-3E-F66-smt-technology-engineer-at-drs-rada-technologies)
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC