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SMT Programmer Technician

Astrodyne TDI
Hackettstown, NJ Full Time
POSTED ON 5/5/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/3/2026
Job Summary:

The SMT Programming Technician is responsible for the accurate and efficient creation of machine programs for Fuji SMT pick and place equipment. The primary focus is utilizing the Fuji Nexim software suite to translate CAD and BOM data into optimized production recipes, ensuring high placement accuracy. This position also requires troubleshooting of Surface Mount pick and place equipment as needed – machine alarms, part placement errors, etc.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Generate pick and place programs for SMT Machines
  • Create and/or modify component profiles for SMT equipment
  • Work with Design Engineers to resolve CAD and BOM discrepancies
  • Create and maintain SMT assembly job folders
  • Maintain Stencil inventory
  • Assist in maintaining SMT parts library
  • Provide technical support to machine operators
  • Perform other direct and indirect tasks as required

Qualifications:

  • High School Diploma/GED required
  • 3 years of experience programming, maintaining and troubleshooting Surface Mount pick and place equipment
  • Experience with Microsoft Office
  • Able to read and understand Bill of Materials, Assembly drawings

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Good communication skills; both verbally and in writing
  • Experience with Epicor or another ERP system is helpful
  • Work and communicate well with Production Operators, Engineers, Designers and Management
  • Good mechanical skills

Salary Range: $65,000-$85,000

AAP/EEO Statement

Astrodyne TDI is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, military status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.



NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:

Please note that Astrodyne TDI does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, Astrodyne TDI will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, Astrodyne TDI explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Astrodyne TDI.

Salary : $65,000 - $85,000

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