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# SMT Technology Engineer

- **Company:** DRS RADA TECHNOLOGIES
- **Location:**  (Walcourt), Belgium
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Configuration Management, Yield Optimization
- **Published:** October 24, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.be/jobad/be5ec1dac914fcdd2fa99f5b4f76d61c4e

## About the Role

* Experience in the defense industry - Advantage.
 * Previous experience as an SMT Process Technologist/Engineer at an EMS (Electronics Manufacturing Services) company - Significant advantage.
 * 5-8 years of experience transferring multidisciplinary products from development to manufacturing.
 * Deep understanding of PCB manufacturing and assembly processes, including PCB fabrication, SMT assembly, and production troubleshooting.
 * Proven experience leading engineering projects within Engineering or R&D organizations, including PCB design reviews, process analysis, and implementation of engineering improvements.
 * Knowledge of DFA (Design for Assembly) and DFM (Design for Manufacturing) methodologies for electronic assemblies.
 * Strong understanding of engineering processes such as NPI, FAI (First Article Inspection), ECO (Engineering Change Order), and related processes.
 * In-depth knowledge of laboratory testing and validation methods, including metallographic cross-sections, Dye & Pry, and Strain Gauge testing.
 * Knowledge of military standards (MIL) for product qualification and manufacturing processes - Advantage.
 * Experience with configuration management and enterprise systems such as PLM and Priority ERP - Advantage.
 * Excellent presentation skills, including the ability to present engineering processes, failure investigations, and technical analysis reports.
 * Fluent Hebrew and English, both written and spoken.
 * Willingness to travel internationally on a frequent basis.

## Description

* Provide engineering support for all electronic assemblies throughout the product lifecycle.
 * Troubleshoot issues related to electronic boards, including quality issues, manufacturing challenges at subcontractors, obsolete component replacement, and identification of suitable alternative components.
 * Perform failure analysis, investigate technical issues through to resolution, and provide immediate support during critical engineering issues affecting production or customer deliveries.
 * Lead engineering projects and manufacturing-focused initiatives, including failure analysis, cost reduction, yield improvement, and other continuous improvement activities.
 * Plan and execute engineering experiments to support root cause investigations and validate design changes to electronic assemblies.
 * Support NPI products and establish manufacturing infrastructure for serial production.
 * Provide technical support for PCB manufacturing and assembly processes at SMT subcontractors for both existing products and NPI programs.
 * Support and review Design for Manufacturing (DFM) processes for electronic assemblies.