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Senior Process Engineer

Link Technical Talent
Shelton, CT Full Time
POSTED ON 5/30/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/28/2026

Senior Process Engineer – Electronics / SMT Manufacturing


Shelton, Connecticut (Commutable from: New Haven, Waterbury, Bridgeport, Seymour, Milford, Shelton, Danbury, Hartford)


$120,000 – $140,000 Relocation Assistance Progression to Engineering Leadership State-of-the-Art Facility Excellent Benefits Package


Are you a Process Engineer from an electronics/SMT manufacturing background looking to join a growing and technically advanced business, offering long-term progression into engineering leadership?


Do you want to work with cutting-edge SMT technology, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and play a key role in shaping the future of manufacturing operations within a state-of-the-art electronics manufacturing facility?


This is an exciting time to join a well-established manufacturer that continues to invest heavily in technology, automation, equipment, and employee development. The company has built an excellent reputation within the industry and offers long-term career stability and progression opportunities.


In this highly technical role, you will lead SMT process development and optimization activities. You will drive process improvements, improve yields and efficiency, support new product introductions, and work closely with engineering, quality, production, and maintenance teams.


You will also play a key role in mentoring junior engineers, leading engineering projects, supporting customer technical reviews, and helping to shape the future direction of manufacturing processes. The company sees this position progressing into a formal engineering leadership role within the next few years.


This role would suit a Process Engineer looking to join a growing and technically advanced business where they can develop their leadership skills while remaining heavily involved in cutting-edge manufacturing technology.


The Role:

  • Lead SMT process development, optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives
  • Drive yield improvements, root cause investigations, and manufacturing efficiency projects
  • Support New Product Introductions (NPI)
  • Mentor junior engineers and progress toward an Engineering Leadership position


The Person:

  • Process Engineering background
  • Background within SMT, PCB, PCBA, or electronics manufacturing
  • Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement experience
  • Looking for long-term progression into engineering leadership within a growing and stable business


Key Words:

SMT Process Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Process Engineer, Electronics Manufacturing, EMS, SMT, Surface Mount Technology, PCB, PCBA, Electronics Engineering, NPI, DFM, AOI, SPI, X-Ray Inspection, Reflow Soldering, Stencil Printing, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Root Cause Analysis, CAPA, IPC-A-610, Fuji, Panasonic, Heller, Koh Young, Seymour, Connecticut

Salary : $120,000 - $140,000

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