SMT Technician - Swing Shift

Job Description

Job Description

About Unigen
Unigen is a global technology company providing innovative electronics manufacturing and product solutions to customers across diverse industries. With decades of industry experience and operations in key global markets, we combine engineering expertise, advanced manufacturing capabilities, and responsive customer service to deliver reliable, high-quality solutions—from product development through production and fulfillment.

Location and Work Arrangement
This position is based in Newark, California and is onsite.

Benefits
Unigen offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage; a 401(k) plan; paid time off; paid holidays; and professional development opportunities. Benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and applicable plan terms.

Job Title: SMT Technician (Swing Shift)
Job Function: ME Technical Support
Job Summary: The SMT Technician performs program development and hardware maintenance for all SMT and Manufacturing Equipment supports production with any technical issues related to machine hardware and troubleshoot issues related to the SMT equipment. This position reports to Process Engineer and is in Newark, CA.

Primary Job Responsibilities

1. Perform preventative maintenance and calibration (SMT Machines)

• Repair, maintain, calibrate, and/or replace any damage or failing machine components and consumables,
• Repair and calibrate SMT Feeders.

2. Troubleshoot and support SMT machines and processes (Screen Printer, Pick and Place Machine, Reflow Oven)

• Create SMT programs for Screen printers and pick and place
• Working with production, engineering, and machine operators to ensure efficient equipment operation and quality output
• Following documentation in accordance with engineering and ISO guidelines
• Evaluating product quality during manufacturing, and troubleshooting and documenting defective products or processes
• Create and maintain a part library and train parts to ensure smooth pick up and placement
• Verify BOM and placement accuracy, CAD data, board type, penalization, and polarities
• Create optimal programs with line balance and efficient placement (manual/automated spraying, selective coating, dipping, brushing)
• Implement any deviation or special instructions relating to SMT processes
• Support any technical issues related to SMT machines that are hardware or machine related,
• Support production with line setup and production run support including troubleshooting any technical issues that arise with the SMT machines or process,
• Ensure smooth production run, optimizing any program or processes relating to SMT.

3. Support New/Existing Machine Setup, Transport, Transfer, Support Production with SMT maintenance and process control.

• Support engineering and facility with the setup and installation of any new, moved, or transferred machines,
• Ensure machines and program are working properly prior to release to production operators,
• Support production with line setup including determining support pin placement, adjusting machine nozzle config, and verifying part pick up,
• Support with the management and control of solder paste, nozzle, feeder, and other machine consumables.

4. Develop and generate SMT & SPI program

• Developing, maintaining and optimize SMT program
• Developing, maintaining and optimize SPI program
• Inspect printed solder paste and component alignment for accuracy
• Lead the implementation of ECO’s for programming changes
• Support SMT programming continuous improvement projects

Other duties and responsibilities related to SMT Technician function, as assigned.

Qualifications:

1. Minimum Associate degree in engineering, Electronics, or equivalent experience
2. Minimum 2 years in SMT manufacturing related field
3. Knowledge of FUJI and Panasonic Machine Programming and Interface Software
4. Knowledge of Panacim MES and Traceability Interface —Panacim App Launcher, Panacim Comsole
5. Proficient in using Maintenance Management Software—Unigen Center PM Module
6. Knowledge of Resource Control Center-Solder paste and fixture management
7. Proficient in Scanner Programming Software—Keyence Auto Nav ID