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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Sr. SMT Manufacturing Engineer - **Company:** SRC Inc. - **Location:** Syracuse, NY, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $95,000.0 - $110,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Computer Programming, Digital Technology, Microsoft Office, Pivot Tables, Software Engineering, Information Technology - **Published:** August 27, 2026 - **Apply:** https://jobs.localjobnetwork.com/apply/add/88159628/1 ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree or Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or similar field with 4+ years of related experience. * Display strong interpersonal and communication skills with a collaborative, professional demeanor while interfacing with all levels of the enterprise. * Maintain flexibility and stability in a constantly changing technical environment. * Apply methodical and analytical problem-solving skills to challenging manufacturing issues. * Utilize skills in project management to ensure timely and complete execution of production development efforts. * Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including using Pivot tables in excel, Cost Point and coding experience a plus Ways to Stand Out * Subject matter expertise in DFx principles as part of new product development efforts and production transition initiatives. * Ability to utilize Gerber software for DFx Reporting * Ability to translate fully or partially defined requirements into robust manufacturing solutions, in some cases where no precedent exists. * Adept at collaborating with product development teams and promoting DFx principles to new product design efforts. * Hands-on experience working with sensitive RF measurements and high-speed digital systems. * Hands-on experience working with SMT/PCA processes in industry. * Working knowledge of IPC-A-610 Solder Requirements - IPC Solder Certification is a plus. * Understands the scientific elements of SMT technologies and equipment. ## Description SRCTec, LLCSRCTec, LLC is currently seeking a highly seasoned and product development-oriented engineer to join their Surface Mount Technology (SMT) team. Individuals who are passionate about ensuring products are developed and transitioned to manufacturing with a high degree of producibility best suited for this role. What You'll Do * Support manufacturing for surface mount electronics (SMT) and through hole soldering * Support specifying new equipment and evaluation of new equipment, processes, and materials * Support SMT initiatives with wide business impact and help proliferate best practices across the SRC enterprise. * Own and manage PCA manufacturing processes for in-house production. * Own and manage SMT Rework processes for in-house rework and repairs. * Yield analysis and root cause identification to drive corrective action and process improvements as SMT Production issues arise. * Apply advanced knowledge of engineering principles and concepts to the broad categories of product design, manufacturing, and validation/qualification challenges. * Collaborate with product teams early in the development cycle to understand design intent and direction, and to ensure high levels of DFx are achieved. * Knowledge and experience with DFM techniques to help facilitate manufacturability of PCBAs. Generate DFx reports to improve manufacturability of new products and reduce process variation. * Partner with R&D engineers to drive rigor in deriving appropriate and thorough manufacturing requirements. * Provide direct support to factory and sustaining personnel during new product transitions to volume manufacturing. * Participate in multiple product manufacturing development efforts simultaneously and partner with various functional resources as required. * Coach and mentor engineers and less experienced staff in effective manufacturing design practices and concepts. ## Related Videos - [More efficient software for more efficient microchips](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1164-more-efficient-software-for-more-efficient-microchips) - [Beyond Dashboards: Fixing Text-to-SQL with Semantic RAG](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2036-beyond-dashboards-fixing-text-to-sql-with-semantic-rag) - [Opening Keynote: Civic Coding, A Framework for Democratic Tech](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/963-opening-keynote-civic-coding-a-framework-for-democratic-tech) - [How to Domain Model – An example from manufacturing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/742-how-to-domain-model-an-example-from-manufacturing) - [Scaling Talent from Within: How Upskilling Fuels Growth](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1379-scaling-talent-from-within-how-upskilling-fuels-growth) - [Introducing the W3C Web Sustainability Guidelines](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/991-introducing-the-w3c-web-sustainability-guidelines) ## Related Articles - [7 Important Tips That Every Software Developer Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/101-7-important-tips-that-every-software-developer-should-know) - [Résumé-Driven Development: How IT trends affect the job market for software developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/59-resume-driven-development-how-it-trends-affect-the-job-market-for-software-developers) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Now is the time for industrialized software development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/601-now-is-the-time-for-industrialized-software-development)