Role: SMT Technician
Location: Stevenage
Salary: Competitive DOE
Overview
We are currently seeking an experienced SMT Technician to join a growing electronics manufacturing business. This is a technical, hands-on role where you will be responsible for programming, setting up, and optimising SMT production lines, supporting new product introduction (NPI), and ensuring high-quality standards are consistently achieved. You will play a key role in driving process improvements and supporting the wider SMT team in a fast-paced production environment.
Key Responsibilities
Essential:
Location: Stevenage
Salary: Competitive DOE
Overview
We are currently seeking an experienced SMT Technician to join a growing electronics manufacturing business. This is a technical, hands-on role where you will be responsible for programming, setting up, and optimising SMT production lines, supporting new product introduction (NPI), and ensuring high-quality standards are consistently achieved. You will play a key role in driving process improvements and supporting the wider SMT team in a fast-paced production environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Set up, operate, and monitor SMT equipment (pick and place, printers, reflow ovens)
- Create and optimise SMT programs for new and existing products
- Carry out line changeovers, calibration, and basic maintenance
- Perform first-off inspections and ensure work meets IPC-A-610 standards
- Identify and resolve quality issues such as misplacements or solder defects
- Maintain accurate production and quality documentation
- Support NPI activities, including reflow profiling and process setup
- Implement engineering changes (ECNs) and maintain program control
- Assist with process improvements and support/training of operators
- Ensure compliance with quality, health & safety, and ESD procedures
Essential:
- 3–5 years’ experience in an SMT Technician or similar technical role
- Strong understanding of SMT processes and electronics assembly
- Experience with SMT equipment
- Knowledge of reflow profiling and soldering processes
- Ability to interpret technical documentation and follow structured processes
- Experience with offline programming software
- IPC-A-610 certification
- Experience using profiling equipment
- Background in continuous improvement methodologies
