Senior SMT Engineer

Acuity

Lead technical support for SMT and Wave Solder processes at Acuity Inc. Driving continuous improvement and supporting new product introductions in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Posted 6/5/2026full-timeAtlanta • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and provide technical support for SMT, Wave Solder, and Conformal Coating processes
Responsible for ensuring process stability, high yield, and efficiency while supporting new product introductions (NPI)
Drives continuous improvement initiatives and ensures all KPIs and process controls meet operational targets
Develop, optimize, and maintain SMT, Wave Solder, and Conformal Coating processes
Program, debug, and troubleshoot SMT equipment (Universal GSMs, Panasonic, ASM, DEK, etc.)
Support NPI: tooling design, line setup, process validation, and production ramp-up
Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective/preventive actions for defects and downtime
Coordinate preventive and corrective maintenance strategies and machine installation
Ensure compliance with EHS, quality standards, and process documentation

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree completed
4 years of experience in SMT
Analytical thinking and structured problem-solving
Strong leadership, interpersonal/communication skills, working in a team environment
Results-oriented with continuous improvement mindset
Strong knowledge of SMT, Wave Solder, and Conformal Coating processes
Expertise in SMT equipment programming and troubleshooting
Stencil design and Gerber file interpretation
High level of programming (different platforms)
Process development, DOE, and yield improvement
Knowledge of PCB design rules for manufacturability (DFM)
Experience in electronics industry

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) matching
Flexible work arrangements
Professional development opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

SMT processesWave Solder processesConformal Coating processesprogramming SMT equipmenttroubleshooting SMT equipmentStencil designGerber file interpretationprocess developmentDOEyield improvement

Soft Skills

analytical thinkingstructured problem-solvingleadershipinterpersonal skillscommunication skillsteamworkresults-orientedcontinuous improvement mindset

Certifications

Bachelor's Degree