SMT Engineer
Timisoara
Full-time
Permanent employee
* We are looking for people
Regardless of gender, skin color, age or religious affiliation. Important to us are fun in the matter, mutual respect as well as reliability and honesty. Just be human, we are nothing else.
Your mission
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, maintain, and optimize SMT and AOI manufacturing processes.
- Create, validate, and continuously improve SMT and AOI machine programs.
- Monitor process performance and identify opportunities for quality and productivity improvements.
- Analyze production defects and implement corrective and preventive actions.
- Perform root cause analysis using methodologies such as 8D, 5 Why, Fishbone (Ishikawa), and Pareto analysis.
- Support New Product Introduction (NPI) activities, including process validation and industrialization.
- Define and maintain process parameters, work instructions, and technical documentation.
- Monitor and improve key performance indicators (KPIs) such as Yield, First Pass Yield (FPY), DPMO, and OEE.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, cost, delivery, and efficiency.
- Provide technical support and training to operators, technicians, and production personnel.
- Collaborate closely with Quality, Production, Maintenance, Engineering, and Supply Chain teams.
- Support internal, customer, and certification audits.
- Ensure compliance with IPC standards, IATF 16949 requirements, and customer-specific requirements.
- Participate in PFMEA, Control Plan, and Process Flow development and updates.
- Provide technical support for SMT and AOI equipment.
- Participate in preventive and corrective maintenance activities.
- Monitor equipment performance, uptime, and process capability.
- Support equipment upgrades, process modifications, and continuous improvement projects.
- Contribute to spare parts management and maintenance planning.
- Assist in commissioning and qualification of new equipment.
Your profile
Education & Experience
English –advanced level (written and spoken); German language knowledge is an advantage.
- Bachelor's Degree in Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Automation, Mechatronics, or a related technical field.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in electronics manufacturing.
- Hands-on experience with SMT ASM equipment and AOI (VISCOM equipment knowledge is an advantage) processes.
- Automotive industry experience is considered an advantage.
- Strong knowledge of SMT manufacturing processes:
- Solder Paste Printing
- SPI (Solder Paste Inspection)
- Pick & Place ASM equipment
- Reflow Soldering
- AOI (Automated Optical Inspection) – VISCOM equipment knowledge is an advantage
- Knowledge of IPC-A-610 standards.
- Understanding of process control and defect analysis.
- Experience with problem-solving methodologies (8D, 5 Why, FMEA, SPC).
- Ability to read and interpret electronic drawings, BOMs, and manufacturing documentation.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Continuous improvement mindset.
- Attention to detail and quality-oriented approach.
- Good communication and teamwork skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage priorities effectively.
- Results-driven attitude and customer focus.
English –advanced level (written and spoken); German language knowledge is an advantage.
Why us?
Motivating salary
Permanent employment contract
Meal vouchers worth 40 lei/day worked
Annual performance bonus
Medical subscription
Permanent employment contract
Meal vouchers worth 40 lei/day worked
Annual performance bonus
Medical subscription
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About us
We offer you challenging tasks in a dynamic and growing company with the ideal chance to develop your professional and personal competences. If you are interested to become part of our professional team in our Development Centre in Timisoara, please don’t hesitate to contact us.