SMT Engineer

Kingston Technology Company is seeking an SMT Engineer to support high-performance electronics manufacturing at its Fountain Valley, CA site. In this role, you will develop, review, and optimize SMT processes to strengthen productivity, efficiency, and quality across both new and existing products, while keeping production lines operating within established standards.

Role Overview

The SMT Engineer ensures SMT process standards are maintained and production performance stays at peak levels. You will drive improvements across manufacturing workflows, support failure analysis with corrective and preventive actions, and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders to sustain process effectiveness. Additional related duties may be assigned.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize production and manufacturing processes to achieve output, quality, and cost targets.
• Analyze assembly, fabrication, machining, and other workflows to identify bottlenecks and implement improvements.
• Increase efficiency through equipment layout, workflow design, assembly methods, and workforce utilization.
• Recommend process, equipment, and method improvements to improve resource utilization, including labor, energy, and materials.
• Create process documentation, perform failure analysis with corrective and preventive actions, train staff, and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

Requirements

• Thorough understanding of SMT lead-free process and production materials.
• Knowledge of SMT programming, solder paste printing, SPI, reflow, AOI, X-ray inspection, and depanelization.
• Ability to set up and optimize SMT process parameters.
• Familiar with J-STD-001 and IPC-A-610 in an SPC ISO9001 environment.
• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to write procedures and work instructions.
• Skilled at interpreting technical instructions in mathematical or diagrammatic form.
• Excellent interpersonal skills for communicating with co-workers and internal or external clients.
• Ability to work flexible hours to accommodate staff and clients in different time zones.
• Available for occasional domestic and international business travel.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Industrial, or related Engineering with 3–7 years of SMT manufacturing or process experience; or
• Associate degree with 5+ years of SMT/process experience.

Compensation & Location

• Location: Fountain Valley, CA (onsite)
• Salary: USD 115,000 - 140,000 per year

Benefits

• Group healthcare choices with a 100% employer paid option for employees and eligible dependents, including comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and flexible savings account plans.
• A generous 401(K) plan with immediate matching contributions.
• Paid time off including vacation, personal leave, holidays, and parental leave.
• On-site gym and free fitness classes.
• Opportunities to give to the community.