Manufacturing Engineer II – SMT Line (Onsite - Puerto Rico)

Summary

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. The Manufacturing Engineer II will lead the implementation, qualification, and optimization of a new SMT production line for PCB assembly, supporting equipment commissioning, process development, troubleshooting, production readiness, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the installation, commissioning, qualification, and acceptance of a new SMT production line and associated equipment
• Partner with equipment suppliers, Engineering, Production, Quality, and Maintenance teams to establish reliable, production-ready SMT processes
• Provide technical support for solder paste printing, SPI/AOI inspection, pick-and-place equipment, reflow ovens, and related material handling systems
• Develop, optimize, and maintain SMT machine programs, recipes, component libraries, feeder assignments, placement coordinates, inspection programs, and process parameters
• Conduct process trials, first-article builds, engineering runs, and production validations to establish stable and repeatable manufacturing processes
• Troubleshoot SMT manufacturing issues, analyze defects, and perform root-cause analysis to implement sustainable corrective actions and improve process reliability
• Develop thermal profiles for each product, analyze and characterize based on product complexity
• Use production and quality data to improve first-pass yield, cycle time, throughput, machine utilization, uptime, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE)
• Develop and maintain manufacturing documentation, including work instructions, standard operating procedures, setup procedures, process controls, and equipment requirements
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI), line balancing, changeover optimization, and the transition of new PCB assemblies from engineering builds into production
• Provide ongoing technical support to Production and Maintenance, train personnel on equipment and processes, and identify opportunities for automation, process improvement, and manufacturing technology advancements

Skills

• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract
• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field, and a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience
• Demonstrated professional or educational experience communicating in English and Spanish (verbal and written)
• Hands-on experience with SMT production equipment, including solder paste printers, SPI/AOI systems, pick-and-place machines, and reflow ovens
• Experience programming or optimizing SMT pick-and-place, SPI, or AOI equipment
• Experience with solder paste printing, stencil setup, soldering processes, component packages, feeder systems, and PCB assembly
• Knowledge of IPC standards, ESD controls, and electronics manufacturing requirements
• Experience with NPI, equipment qualification, production-line ramp-up, or high-mix/low-volume SMT manufacturing
• Experience with GPX solder paste printers or similar SMT equipment
• Experience developing manufacturing documentation, standard operating procedures, process controls, and equipment setup procedures

Qualifications

Must Haves

• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract
• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field, and a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience
• Demonstrated professional or educational experience communicating in English and Spanish (verbal and written)

Nice to Haves

• Hands-on experience with SMT production equipment, including solder paste printers, SPI/AOI systems, pick-and-place machines, and reflow ovens
• Experience programming or optimizing SMT pick-and-place, SPI, or AOI equipment
• Experience with solder paste printing, stencil setup, soldering processes, component packages, feeder systems, and PCB assembly
• Knowledge of IPC standards, ESD controls, and electronics manufacturing requirements
• Experience with NPI, equipment qualification, production-line ramp-up, or high-mix/low-volume SMT manufacturing
• Experience with GPX solder paste printers or similar SMT equipment
• Experience developing manufacturing documentation, standard operating procedures, process controls, and equipment setup procedures

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds
• Participation in the Employee Scholar Program (ESP)
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 8 free counseling sessions