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About the Role

As the NPI SMT Process Engineer, you will lead the development, optimization, and transition of new PCBAs into manufacturing within a high-mix, low-volume electronics environment. You will serve as a technical liaison between Engineering and Production, ensuring scalable, high-reliability SMT processes that support advanced defense, aerospace, and industrial electronics.

Responsibilities

• Lead New Product Introduction (NPI) activities for SMT-based electronic assemblies from prototype builds through full-rate production.
• Serve as the primary technical liaison between Design Engineering and Production.
• Develop, validate, and document robust SMT manufacturing processes including solder paste printing, pick-and-place, reflow, and automated inspection (AOI/X-ray).
• Work with Design Engineering to drive Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Test (DFT) reviews.
• Define and recommend tooling, fixtures, and equipment requirements for complex SMT and mixed-technology PCB assemblies.
• Run NPI manufacturing line on pilot and low-volume production builds, resolving issues and optimizing the process.
• Work with Quality and Process Engineering to improve yield and product reliability.
• Make technical recommendations on the procurement of new SMT equipment and technologies.
• Ensure compliance with IPC standards, internal quality systems, and applicable customer and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident).
• Some positions require U.S. citizenship due to sensitive customer contracts.

Skills

• Experience operating and programming Mycronic pick-and-place equipment.
• Familiarity with solder paste jet printing technologies and process development.
• Selective Solder programming experience.
• Experience with Allegro PCB Design software.

Location

• Onsite

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience supporting SMT and PCBA manufacturing.
• Demonstrated experience working in a high-mix, low-volume electronics manufacturing setting.
• Proven experience supporting NPI SMT builds and transitioning high-reliability electronic products into production.

Education Level

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Company-provided Life and AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance
• Long-term Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(K) with company matching contributions
• Vacation, holidays, sick time
• Employee tuition reimbursement
• Annual bonus eligibility
• Opportunities for learning and career development

About the Company

• North Atlantic Industries is a leading provider of embedded electronic solutions, specializing in rugged embedded computing, power supplies and motion simulation and measurement technologies.
• Our products and services are used by the military, aerospace, and industrial markets, helping to advance technology and protect the free world.
• NAI is proud to be recognized as a Top Workplace!
• Our culture is very collaborative.
• We have team building events, company picnics, special event days and an employee game room.
• Please visit our website at www.naii.com/careers to see more about what makes us a unique place to work.
• North Atlantic Industries is an equal opportunity employer committed to delivering high-reliability electronic systems through engineering excellence and disciplined manufacturing processes.

Equal Opportunity

• NAI is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• Read our full EEO/AAP statement.