TechPoint Group is one of the largest UK-owned CEMs. We supply EMS and supply chain services to leading technology companies across the UK and Europe. We operate from a modern, clean environment to support customers in the commercial, space, defence, transport, audio, motorsport, and instrumentation sectors. We have opened a new world-class facility and are looking for new talented people to join us on this exciting journey.
TechPoint comprises of 3 value streams: Supply Chain Solutions, Electronic Manufacturing Solutions and Specialist Components – Frequency Control Products. Together, our combined strengths, align with our group strategy to provide an end-to-end supply chain and electronics manufacturing service to a global technology marketplace.
SMT Process Engineer
Basingstoke
Full-time
Permanent employee
Introducing TechPoint
The Role
The Surface Mount (SMT) Process Engineer is responsible for developing, optimizing, and maintaining surface mount technology (SMT) manufacturing processes to ensure high product quality, reliability, and production efficiency. This role supports new product introduction (NPI), drives continuous improvement initiatives, and provides technical expertise for SMT assembly operations.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, and optimize SMT processes including solder paste printing, pick-and-place, reflow soldering, AOI, and SPI.
- Create and maintain work instructions, process flow diagrams, FMEAs, control plans, and other technical documentation.
- Create machine programs for placement, AOI and associated production equipment from BOM and gerber data as applicable.
- Troubleshoot production issues related to solder defects, placement accuracy, reflow profiles, and component reliability.
- Analyse process data and yield metrics to identify root causes and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
- Optimize reflow profiles for various PCB assemblies and component packages (e.g., QFN, BGA, fine-pitch devices).
- Work closely with Quality, Manufacturing, and Design Engineering teams to improve DFM/DFT practices.
- Support equipment selection, installation, validation, and preventive maintenance programs.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.
- Train and mentor operators and technicians on SMT process best practices.
- Ensure compliance with IPC standards (e.g., IPC-A-610, J-STD-001) and internal quality requirements.
About you
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- 3–7+ years of experience in SMT manufacturing or electronics assembly.
- Hands-on experience with solder paste printing, stencil design, pick-and-place programming, and reflow oven profiling.
- Experience troubleshooting solder defects such as bridging, tombstoning, insufficient solder, and voiding.
- Familiarity with AOI, SPI, X-ray inspection, and process validation techniques.
- Strong understanding of PCB assembly processes and materials.
- Experience with statistical process control (SPC) and root cause analysis tools.
- Knowledge of IPC standards and electronics manufacturing best practices.
- Ability to interpret schematics, Gerber files, and assembly drawings.
Why us?
- 25 days holiday (based on a 5 day week)
- Your birthday as an additional day off
- Private Healthcare
- Health cash plan
- Company sick pay
- Bonus Scheme
- Life insurance of 4 x your annual salary
- Up to 5% employers pension contribution salary sacrifice
- Option to buy up to 5 days of holiday
- Enhanced Parental leave pay
- Cycle to work scheme
About us
Our Mission
Harnessing the specialised strengths of each TechPoint business to create a uniquely integrated, value-driven solution for our customers. Dedicated to delivering exceptional service, from supply chain optimisation to complex manufacturing, empowering our clients with innovation and efficiency across every stage of their journey.
Our Purpose
Contribute to making a tangible impact on the success of our clients by redefining what’s possible in supply chain management and advanced manufacturing.
Equal Opportunities for all
TechPoint Group is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing equal opportunities to all individuals, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy, maternity, race, genetic information, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. We value diversity and inclusion in our workforce and encourage all qualified candidates to apply
Harnessing the specialised strengths of each TechPoint business to create a uniquely integrated, value-driven solution for our customers. Dedicated to delivering exceptional service, from supply chain optimisation to complex manufacturing, empowering our clients with innovation and efficiency across every stage of their journey.
Our Purpose
Contribute to making a tangible impact on the success of our clients by redefining what’s possible in supply chain management and advanced manufacturing.
Equal Opportunities for all
TechPoint Group is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing equal opportunities to all individuals, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy, maternity, race, genetic information, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. We value diversity and inclusion in our workforce and encourage all qualified candidates to apply