SMT Process Engineer
Posted 5 days ago by KO2 Embedded Recruitment Solutions Ltd
£60 Per hour
Outside
Onsite
West Sussex, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The SMT Process Engineer role is a contract position based in West Sussex, requiring an experienced professional to support electronics manufacturing processes. The engineer will focus on SMT expertise, from design to production, and must be hands-on with various assembly and soldering techniques. This urgent requirement offers an initial 6-month contract with the potential for extension or conversion to permanent employment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support existing processes in a busy electronics manufacturing environment.
- Utilize strong SMT expertise from design through to production.
- Work hands-on with PCBA assembly, reflow ovens, and wave soldering.
- Operate pick & place machines, screen printers, and conduct reflow profiling.
- Sourcing, commissioning, and improving manufacturing equipment.
Key Skills:
- Strong expertise in SMT / Surface Mount technology.
- Hands-on experience with PCBA assembly and soldering techniques.
- Familiarity with pick & place machines and screen printers.
- Ability to source and commission manufacturing equipment.
- Capability to work in a fast-paced environment and make an immediate impact.
Salary (Rate): £60.00/hr
City: Burgess Hill
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: on-site
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: Other
Contract SMT Process Engineer West Sussex | Up to £60/hr (Outside IR35) | 6 months (initial) | ASAP Start
Our client is a busy electronics manufacturing business looking for an experienced SMT Process Engineer to join their team for an initial 6 month contract. This is an urgent requirement.
Location: Onsite in Burgess Hill (option to work hours across 4 days)
Contract length: 6 month initial contract, extendable or contract-to-perm
Experienced required:
- A Process Engineer with strong SMT / Surface Mount expertise, from design through to production
- Hands-on with PCBA assembly, reflow ovens, and wave soldering
- Experienced with pick & place machines, screen printers, and reflow profiling
- A Process Engineer confident in sourcing, commissioning, and improving manufacturing equipment
- A Process Engineer who can hit the ground running and support existing processes in a busy environment
If you’re a Process Engineer ready to make an immediate impact in a fast paced electronics manufacturing setting, apply now with your CV to arrange a quick interview.