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Manufacturing Careers
Manufacturing Technician
As a Manufacturing Technician, you won’t just be assembling components—you’ll be helping power the future. From micro-level soldering to full-scale production runs, you'll bring designs to life and quality to every circuit.
Whether it’s a cutting-edge medical device, aerospace module, or next-gen consumer tech, your work will matter. You’ll be part of the engine room of innovation—where attention to detail meets hands-on craftsmanship, and where every wire, weld, and waveform has a purpose.
Company Overview
At Surface Mount Technology Corp (SMT), we build more than circuit boards—we build trust, long-term partnerships, and a culture of accountability. As a leading U.S.-based Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) provider, we empower our teams to make informed decisions and drive continuous improvement.
Summary
We are seeking a Manufacturing Technician to join our dynamic team in the electronics manufacturing sector. This role is critical in ensuring the quality and efficiency of our production processes. Located in the heart of our operations, this position contributes significantly to our mission of delivering exceptional value to our customers.
Duties and responsibilities
- Maintain a enhanced quality level as related to machine performance, machine utilization, downtime improvement efforts, and efficient use of equipment (Equipment/Process Optimization)
- Provide ongoing support and assistance to production machine operators, process engineering, and quality to assure all products and processes are implemented and validated.
- Perform thermal profile development.
- Provide team support to define and specify new equipment and new technology/equipment implementation.
- Ability to comprehend and utilize technical service manuals and service bulletins.
- Train and equip operators and new technicians with necessary knowledge to operate equipment and perform appropriate program adjustments.
- Main contact and interface with customers/suppliers on equipment/programming issues
Qualifications
- Minimum of 2-year associates degree in Electrical/Mechanical Technology or Electronic Technology or two to five years of Equipment/Process Technician training and experience internally or, with another ECM and specifically responsible for process and equipment performance
- Previous training and knowledge in electronics automation equipment, including mechanics, pneumatics, hydraulics, within an electronics production environment. Possess Electro-mechanical, manufacturing systems or equivalent experience.
If you are ready to take ownership of your career and contribute to an innovative team that values your ideas, we invite you to apply today!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $24.00 - $35.00 per hour based on experience
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Shift availability:
- 2nd Shift (Preferred)
Test Technician
Are you passionate about electronics and precision testing? Join Surface Mount Technology, a leader in cutting-edge electronics manufacturing, as a Test Technician. In this hands-on role, you’ll be part of a dynamic production and engineering team, ensuring that our electronic components and systems meet the highest standards of quality, performance, and reliability. If you have a strong eye for detail and enjoy working with test equipment in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, we want to hear from you.
Position Summary
Support failure analysis for production. Troubleshooting failures and relaying all information to proper management.
Duties and responsibilities
- Test, Calibration, and Component Level Repair of printed circuit board assemblies and sub-assemblies
- Assembly Level Test Troubleshooting / Review (ICT)
- Assembly Level Test Troubleshooting / Review (Complex Functional)
- Monitor test performance and yield and provide feedback.
- Work with quality personnel on problem resolution
- Comprehend and follow written test procedures.
- Maintain accurate test records.
- Support test ECO implementation and perform hardware/software fixture updates when applicable.
- Support Continuous Improvement (Test/Equip.)
- Support Manufacturing Metrics
- Assist in identification of root cause failures.
- Ability to read and comprehend schematics, use all types of electronic test/measurement equipment, and apply sound troubleshooting principles.
Specialty
- Support manufacturing in troubleshooting the malfunctioning of various machines.
General
- Familiar with the use and setup of electronics test and measurement equipment
- Ability to comprehend and follow written test procedures.
- Self-motivated with high level of initiative
- Good organizational and time management skills
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Work well in a team environment
- Use and familiarity with all applicable forms and documents.
- Meets or exceeds the required level of quality and quantity results on a consistent basis.
Qualifications
- Two-year technical degree in Electronics or Electro/Mechanical Technology or equivalent Military training and experience
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $22.00 - $27.00 per hour based on experience
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Position Summary
This is a fast paced position and the candidate must be willing to stand, be active and have a strong sense of time and urgency. Must be able to follow all processes and procedures both written and verbal.
Duties and responsibilities
- Able to Lift 40 Lbs.
- Basic Computer Skills
- Ability to use a Pallet Jack
- Prints shipping label
- Creates packing lists and bills of lading for shipments
- Packing boxes and loading trailers.
General
- Meets or exceeds the required level of quality and quantity results on a consistent basis
- Must be reliable, good attendance is required
Qualifications
- Ability to communicate and give clear instructions
- Ability to work independently and with a team.
- Familiar with Excel and Word software
- Working knowledge of UPS and FedEx shipping systems
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.50 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
Work Location: In person
Assemblers perform tasks that are necessary to the production process. They are required to read and comprehend instructions and follow established procedures.
Duties and responsibilities
Final/QA/Rework
· Proficient in all levels of solder and repair to acceptable standards.
· Fine Pitch component removal and replacement.
· Fine Pitch assembly of wires and kluges.
· Q.A. Proficient.
· Approval of First Article and Certified Samples.
· Operate Rework Equipment.
· Automated Optical Inspection Equipment.
· Other duties as assigned.
General
· Exhibits Leadership Skills.
· Ability to back up department Supervisor when needed.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Ability to Commute:
- Appleton, WI 54914 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Appleton, WI 54914: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Machine operator’s set-up, operate and maintain machinery. They are responsible for ensuring the machine produces high quality products, runs smoothly and at capacity, and is properly maintained.
Duties and responsibilities
- Operate SMT equipment with proficiency, quality, efficiency, and consistency.
- Set up Feeders, Solder paste printer, Pick and Place Machines and Reflow Oven.
- Determine and bring up proper programs.
- Hand place difficult components into solder paste as required (SMT)
- Perform all necessary functions to independently operate the surface mount line.
- Operate X-Ray equipment to inspect and validate component placement.
- Work with AOI operator to ensure proper quality of surface mount operation.
Minimum of six (6) months as a Surface Mount Machine Operator position or equivalent experience from previous work background which would qualify under duties and responsibilities
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $19.50 - $22.50 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- On-the-job training
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Ability to Commute:
- Appleton, WI 54914 (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Appleton, WI 54914: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Position Summary
Surface Mount Technology Corp is seeking an individual contributor to add to our new business development team. We are seeking an individual they MUST have a passion for hunting, have an ability – to individually generate leads, prospect new customers, discover and qualify customer fit to our defined criteria, build new customer relationships at all levels, identify and solve customer problems, and to be able to sell a value add solution. The successful candidate will have previous experience in contract manufacturing, in a new business development role. Base pay:$95k-$110k plus commission. Compensation structure setup to reward individual performance and success.
SMT is a technology company selling electronic design and manufacturing services to other top technology companies. Don’t miss your opportunity to join a growing company that enables your success by surrounding you with the tools and processes to be successful.
We highly value individuals that thrive within a continual improvement environment, seek personal and professional growth opportunities, thrive in a collaborative drama free culture, with the ability to embrace various challenges and want to work with a great team that allows you to reach your full potential.
Apply now if you are ready for the next step in your career journey.
Our preference would be to have this position be located in the Midwest within a 10 hour drive of Appleton. Must be able to demonstrate – previous success in selling contract manufacturing services, ability to work independently, be charismatic & inspirational, be a problem solver and critical thinker, and working knowledge, on hand skills in sales techniques and processes, and have 4 year degree.
Are you ready to make a difference, your next career opportunity is just an application away.
To Apply: Fill out the Application Form
Engineering Careers
SMT’s Firmware team is looking for an extraordinary engineer with solid experience and senior leadership skills to join our firmware engineering team.
Individuals who are motivated by a fast paced environment with exposure to many different technologies will thrive at SMT. In this role you will have the opportunity and autonomy to further define how SMT helps clients bring world-class products to life! Our clients are focused in embedded industrial controls, life sciences, lighting, light medical, and automotive – where quality, safety, and predictability are paramount.
This select individual will be responsible for leading a team of talented engineers in organized efforts to architect, design, and test firmware applications per client specification; while working in a cross functional team environment alongside hardware engineers, test engineers, and manufacturing teams. We need strong technical minds with the skills and confidence to guide others, maintain a schedule and scope, and drive projects to completion.
Qualified candidates should excel in developing stable, efficient, and manageable code using industry-leading tools and processes. This is a challenge and an invitation for star players to join our team and begin making a real impact!
Qualifications: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Embedded/Firmware engineering. 10+ yrs professional experience in related field.
Ideal Experience: 15+ yrs experience.
Incentives: Attractive Salary. Relocation package.
View Full Job Description & Qualifications: Senior Principal Engineer
To Apply: Fill out the Application Form
Position Summary:
SMT’s Firmware team is looking for talented firmware engineers to join our growing team. We are seeking individuals with both a solid history of experience along with high potential for continued growth. Engineers who are motivated by a fast paced environment with exposure to many different technologies will thrive at SMT. In this role you will have the opportunity and autonomy to further define how SMT helps clients bring world class products to life! Our clients are focused in embedded industrial controls, life sciences, lighting, light medical, and automotive. Where quality, safety, and predictability are paramount.
This position will be responsible for developing architecture, embedded code, and test applications per client specification; while working in a cross functional team alongside hardware engineers, test engineers, and manufacturing teams. We need strong technical minds with the skills and confidence to plan and execute complex code developments, maintain schedule and scope, and drive projects to completion.
Qualified candidates should excel in developing stable, efficient, and manageable code using industry leading tools and processes. SMT Engineering is a place for passionate engineers who value continuous improvement, a strong culture, and a wide variety of challenges.
Qualifications: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Embedded/Firmware engineering. 5+ years of professional experience.
Ideal Experience: 7+ yrs experience.
Incentives: Attractive Salary and Benefits. Relocation package. Great Work/Life Balance.
View Full Job Description & Qualifications: Firmware Staff Engineer
To Apply: Fill out the Application Form
Position Summary:
SMT engineering is looking for experienced hardware design engineers to join our growing team. This is a key role within our engineering department – responsible for hardware development efforts from early specification, BOM dev, and schematic- through testing, regulatory, and manufacturing transition. We are looking to find talented individuals that have solid experience focused on embedded hardware design, prototyping & manufacturing, verification testing, and EMC compliance testing. Candidates with a wide variety of hardware design experiences will excel in our environment. However, we are also seeking specialist’s skills in power systems, high speed digital, graphics, RF/IoT, and EMC. This position engages in a cross functional team environment alongside firmware engineers, test engineers, and manufacturing teams. With an industry leading PCB manufacturing department in-house, SMT hardware engineers are able to optimize designs from birth, to full scale production working alongside our highly skilled manufacturing team. We need strong technical minds with the skills and confidence to plan and execute complex hardware design efforts, maintain schedule and scope, and drive projects to completion.
Individuals who are motivated by a fast paced environment with exposure to many different technologies will thrive at SMT. In this role- you will have the opportunity and autonomy to further define how SMT helps clients bring world class products to life! Our clients are focused in embedded industrial controls, life sciences, lighting, light medical, and automotive. Where quality, safety, and predictability are paramount.
Qualified candidates should excel in developing stable, efficient, and effective hardware designs packages optimized for quality and manufacturing.
Qualifications: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Embedded Engineering. 5+ years of professional experience.
Ideal Experience: 7+ yrs experience.
Incentives: Attractive Salary and Benefits. Relocation Package. Great Work/Life Balance
View Full Job Description & Qualifications: Hardware Design Engineer
To Apply: Fill out the Application Form
Position Summary:
Surface Mount Technology Corp is seeking an individual contributor to add to our growing new business development team. In this remote position, you will be responsible for selling all of our Electronic Manufacturing Services (EMS) Including – Electronic Design Engineering Services; Rapid Prototyping, and volume production of PCB assembly and higher-level assembly.
We are seeking an individual that MUST have a passion for hunting and developing new customer relationships, to individually generate leads, prospect new customers, discover and qualify customer fit to our defined criteria, build new customer relationships at all levels, identify and solve customer problems, and to be able to sell a value add solution.
The successful candidate will have previous experience in contract manufacturing, in a new business development role. Commission and compensation structure setup to reward individual performance and success.
Don’t miss your opportunity to join a growing company that enables your success by surrounding you with the tools and processes to be successful.
Our preference would be to have this position be located in the Midwest within a 10 hour drive of Appleton.
Must be able to demonstrate – previous success in selling contract manufacturing services, ability to work independently, be charismatic & inspirational, be a problem solver and critical thinker, and working knowledge, on hand skills in sales techniques and processes.
We’re looking for someone with:
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4 year technical electrical engineering degree
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Embedded systems, PCB design, or Test Engineering experience
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Full understanding of the technical requirement of circuit design
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Strong communication and relationship building skills
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Results-oriented work ethic and ability to perform under pressure
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Desire to delight customers – you anticipate customer needs and exceed expectations
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A team-player that thrives in a collaborative work environment, but also can work independently
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Negotiation skills – you have the ability to persuade and influence
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Proficient in MS Office Suite
To Apply: Fill out the Application Form
Come Work With Us
Join our growing team! We’re looking for dedicated, energetic, and team-oriented individuals to be part of our journey. If you’re passionate about contributing to the development of innovative products and are ready to start a rewarding career, complete the form below—we’d love to hear from you!