SMT Engineer


Company:	ProTech Recruitment Ltd
Salary:	£40,000 to £55,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Hemel Hempstead, HP2 4JS
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	20 Aug 2026
Closing date:	19 Sept 2026

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Summary

SMT Engineer

Hertfordshire

£45,000 - £52,000 DOE

Monday to Friday + benefits

Are you an experienced SMT professional looking to play a key role in a modern electronics manufacturing environment? Due to ongoing growth and investment, our client is looking to recruit a skilled SMT Engineer to support and enhance their manufacturing operations.

What You'll Be Doing as an SMT Engineer

* Developing and refining machine programs to support efficient SMT production

* Creating and maintaining automated inspection programs to ensure product quality

* Establishing and improving soldering profiles to achieve consistent manufacturing results

* Assessing component compatibility and placement requirements for new and existing products

* Supporting production readiness activities, including tooling and process preparation

* Providing technical support during product introduction and ongoing manufacturing activities

* Identifying root causes of assembly and soldering issues and implementing corrective actions

* Collaborating with Manufacturing and Quality teams to resolve process-related challenges

* Assisting with equipment troubleshooting and liaising with external service providers when required

* Driving continuous improvement projects focused on quality, efficiency, and yield performance

* Contributing to inspection and verification strategies across the manufacturing process

* Supporting compliance with recognised industry and quality standards

What We're Looking For as an SMT Engineer

* Previous experience within an SMT Engineering or Process Engineering role

* Strong understanding of automated assembly processes within electronics manufacturing

* Experience creating and modifying machine and inspection programs

* Knowledge of soldering processes and thermal profiling techniques

* Proven ability to investigate manufacturing issues and implement effective solutions

* Familiarity with SMT production equipment and associated tooling

* Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities

* Comfortable working within a fast-moving production environment

* Excellent communication skills with the ability to work across multiple departments

* Experience with leading SMT placement and inspection platforms would be beneficial

If you're looking for a new challenge where you can influence manufacturing performance and contribute to ongoing business growth, click apply now or contact Molly Brooks at ProTech Recruitment.

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