Surface Mount Technology (SMT) Programmer

Job overview

The Surface Mount Technology (SMT) Programmer role is onsite in San Jose, CA, with compensation of $27–$31 per hour. The position supports Omega EMS’s printed circuit board manufacturing process. The programmer creates and debugs machine programs, operates SMT equipment, and inspects assembled boards. Accurate programming and verification help ensure customer documentation is followed and electronic assemblies meet production requirements.

What you'll do

• Verify customer-supplied printed circuit assembly documentation
• generate pick-and-place programs from customer CAD files
• program Yamaha YSM20 or legacy and Fuji AMEX SMT machines
• verify first-article assemblies
• run machines to debug and update programs
• inspect boards for component alignment, missing, incorrect, damaged, or misoriented components and solder-joint quality. Creating or updating AOI programs is a potential responsibility.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

smt programmer

omega ems

san jose ca

full-time

$27–$31/hr

surface mount technology

printed circuit boards

pick-and-place programming

yamaha ysm20

fuji amex

first-article verification

aoi programming may be assigned

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires two years of SMT programming experience and familiarity with PCB manufacturing data files and electrostatic-discharge precautions. AOI programming experience is a plus, not required.

About the employer

Omega EMS is hiring for this role. Industry: Printed Circuit Assembly (Electronic Assembly) Manufacturing. Sector: 33.