SMT Process Engineer

WorkNomads is a global talent and remote work platform connecting international professionals with flexible, project-based opportunities across engineering, infrastructure, and business functions. We work with companies that rely on strong technical leadership to improve manufacturing performance, support complex production environments, and bring new products into operation with confidence.

This role is suited to an engineer who combines deep SMT manufacturing knowledge with a hands-on approach to process improvement. As Lead Engineer of SMT Manufacturing Line, you will play a central part in strengthening production readiness, supporting complex board builds, and helping ensure the line performs reliably from early manufacturability review through prototype and first-article execution.

This opportunity is perfect for a motivated dynamic professional who will be one of the first members of a newly established team for a brand new manufacturing process using cutting-edge technologies.

Responsibilities

• Review Gerber files and CAD data early to identify manufacturability issues.
• Use CAM software to translate design data into machine programs for stencil printers, pick-and-place machines, and AOI systems.
• Design custom thermal recipes for complex boards using reflow oven profiling tools.
• Optimize and fine-tune SMT line equipment including printers, pick-and-place machines, reflow ovens, and AOI systems.
• Use AOI yield data to trace upstream failures on the line.
• Read and react to real-time manufacturing metrics such as OEE, yield rates, and DPMO.
• Write work instructions, golden-sample profiles, and tooling requirements for handover to production.
• Split time between engineering office tasks and SMT floor support, including prototype builds and first-article monitoring.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation & Robotics, Manufacturing Engineering, or Industrial Engineering.
• 4+ years of experience in SMT manufacturing, including NPI, prototyping, or launch engineering.
• Strong understanding of the SMT process, including solder paste printing, pick-and-place optimization, and reviewing Gerber files and CAD data for manufacturability issues such as pad geometry or board-edge component placement.
• Proficiency with CAM software for translating design data into machine programs for stencil printers, pick-and-place machines, and AOI systems, along with experience using reflow oven profiling tools such as KIC or ECD.
• Knowledge of mechatronic systems across SMT equipment, including printers, pick-and-place machines, reflow ovens, and AOI.
• Ability to read and respond to real-time manufacturing metrics, including OEE, yield rates, and defect counts (DPMO).
• Familiarity with IPC-A-610 and J-STD-001.
• English proficiency at B2 (Upper-Intermediate) level for electronic manufacturing terminology.
• Eligibility to work in Bulgaria.
• Industry certifications such as IPC-A-610 or J-STD-001, or vendor-specific SMT equipment certifications such as ASM, Fuji, Panasonic, or Universal master technician certifications, are highly valued.

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