SMT Engineering Technician

Summary

The Engineering Technician – SMT supports daily manufacturing operations on the Surface Mount Technology production lines. This role is responsible for performing preventative maintenance, machine programming, and troubleshooting to ensure consistent throughput, high quality, and minimal downtime. The technician works closely with engineering, operations, and quality teams to keep equipment performing at peak efficiency.

Detailed Description

Performs tasks such as, but not limited to:

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform scheduled and unscheduled preventative maintenance on SMT equipment, including Fuji, MyCronic, BTU reflow ovens, and Koh Young inspection systems.
•  Create, modify, and optimize machine programs for placement machines, printers, reflow ovens, and inspection equipment.
•  Troubleshoot equipment, software, and programming issues to quickly resolve line stoppages and improve uptime.
• Assist in new product introductions (NPIs) by preparing programs, verifying documentation, and ensuring equipment readiness.
•  Monitor equipment performance and recommend improvements to enhance throughput, yield, and reliability.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, logs, and program documentation.
• Collaborate with engineering on root-cause analysis and continuous improvement activities.
•  Train operators and production staff on correct machine use, handling, and basic troubleshooting.
• Ensure all work follows safety standards, quality procedures, and manufacturing guidelines
• Provides technical support of tasks associated with manufacturing engineering initiatives including process, industrial, quality, and development engineering efforts.
• Assists with the implementation of engineering projects.
• Implements modifications or designs and assists in the building of custom circuits and adapters to interface a computer to special circuits and functions within a new product.
• Installs specialized test equipment in existing automated testers.

Knowledge/Skills/Competencies

• Engineering Foundation Competencies
• Knowledge of electrical, electromechanical and pneumatic systems and principals of operation.
• Strong knowledge of the setup, operation, and maintenance of specific equipment sets used in manufacturing processes.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical assembly and fabrication procedures.
• Strong knowledge of electronic circuitry and testing and debugging procedures.
• Knowledge of computer programming and ability to use applications specific to this position (such as C++).
• Ability to read and interpret product specifications, schematics and mechanical drawings.
• Ability to use hand and power tools required for test assembly.
• Knowledge of personal computers and Windows applications.
• Excellent knowledge of quality standards.
• Ability to effectively communicate with a variety of internal customers.

Physical Demands

• Duties of the position are performed in a manufacturing environment with frequent exposure to noise, dust, chemicals, operating machinery, temperature extremes, hazardous substances, etc.
• Duties require extended periods of sustained visual concentration on detailed documentation and product assemblies.
• Duties of the position require periodic light physical effort and exertion including prolonged repetitive motions, sitting in confined workspaces, using tools and equipment, and moving and handling materials.
• Duties may require periodic heavy manual effort including lifting objects over 20 pounds.

Salary

The stated range includes Base Salary and target Short-Term Incentive (STI) compensation only. A comprehensive benefits package is offered in addition to this range.

The range described in this posting is an estimate by the Company, and may change based on several factors, including but not limited to a change in the duties covered by the job posting, or the credentials, experience or geographic jurisdiction of the successful candidate.

Hourly Salary Range: $28.55-$32.00 an hour.

Celestica provides eligible employees (those who are scheduled to work 30 hours or more per week) with a range of benefits including medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, PTO, short and long term disability, life insurance, voluntary benefits and a 401k plan with company match.

Typical Experience

• Two to Four years relevant experience
• Experience working with SMT equipment such as Fuji, MyCronic, Koh Young, and BTU (preferred).
•  Strong understanding of electronics manufacturing processes and SMT assembly.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and machine documentation.
• Solid troubleshooting skills with mechanical, electrical, and software-related issues.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and documentation discipline.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast‑paced production environment. 

Typical Education

• Two or three year community college diploma in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Educational requirements may vary by geography

Notes

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees are held accountable for all duties of the job. Job duties and the % of time identified for any function are subject to change at any time.