Process Engineer

Process Engineer

Join a dynamic team as a Process Engineer, where you will play a crucial role in programming and validating AOI and SPI systems for SMT processes. This position offers the opportunity to support new product introductions and collaborate with various teams to ensure efficient SMT line operations.

Responsibilities

• Program and validate AOI and SPI systems for SMT processes.
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) activities, including first article inspections and BOM verification.
• Collaborate with engineering technicians and production teams to ensure smooth SMT line operations.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (4-year degree required).
• Minimum 1 year of experience in SMT or AOI systems.
• Strong understanding of IPC-610 standards (Class 2/3).
• Hands-on experience with SMT line operations and AOI programming.
• Ability to verify BOMs and load machine programming files.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with Kojung AOI systems.
• Exposure to commercial and medical-grade manufacturing environments.
• Engineering-level understanding of processes and equipment.

Work Environment

Work with state-of-the-art equipment including Kojung AOI Machines, Ekra Solder Printer, Fuji Pick & Place, and Heller Reflow Furnace. The file formats used are Centroids and ODB++. Enjoy a supportive and growth-oriented environment with opportunities to advance from temporary positions to engineering and management roles. The company provides 10 paid holidays and 5 days of accrued PTO, and it is currently expanding into the chip-making industry.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of San Diego, California.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $75000.00 - $80000.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in San Diego,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 15, 2025.