SMT Programmer

Position Summary
 
The Surface Mount Technology (SMT) programmer manages the data, programs, and machines used to automatically solder electronic components to new SMT Printed Circuit Boards. In performing this job, they are required to program and debug the programs used to run the SMT machine, as well as operate the machine itself, and inspect the final circuit board product. The programmer is responsible for verification of customer’s documentation as it pertains to the SMT manufacturing process, and for training new programmers. AOI programming experience is a plus but not required.
 
The SMT operator is responsible for creating build documentation and pick and place programs to facilitate SMT automated assembly. The Operator is required to verify the First Article using the customer BOM and drawings provided in SMT folder.
 
Primary Responsibilities:

• Verify completeness of customer supplied PCA documentation files
• Generate PnP program from customer supplied CAD files. 
• Program Surface Mount Technology (SMT) machines. (Yamaha  YSM20 or legacy and Fuji AMEX)
• Verify First Article Assembly
• Run SMT machines to debug and update SMT programs. 
• Inspect boards produced for component alignment, missing components, incorrect or damaged components, component orientation, and solder joint quality

Potential responsibility:

• Create and update AOI programs. KohYoung and Photodynamics.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Familiarity with different CAD data formats, such as ASCII, Gerber, Text XY, ODB , IPC.
• Must be familiar with Microsoft Word and Excel
• Must be familiar with Printed Circuit Board manufacturing data file use
• Familiarity with Electro-static Discharge precautions

Experience:

• Experience operating Printed Circuit Board assembly, inspection, or test equipment
• Must have experience working with all types of electro-mechanical SMT components
• SMT programming: 2 years (Required)

Job Type: 

Full-time

Work authorization:

• United States (Required)

Salary : $27 - $31