Engineering

Precision.  Performance.  Partnership.

SMT Engineering

Engineering Solutions Designed for Agility.  Built for Execution.

Outsourcing electronic design requires more than ideas, it demands trust, experience, and execution.  At SMT, we bridge the gap between concept and production with engineering services tailored to accelerate development while reducing risk.

Whether you're looking for full turnkey support or need targeted design resources to augment your team, SMT delivers flexible, scalable, reliable solutions built to launch products.

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Why Customers Choose SMT for Engineering

  • Designed for Reality: Our engineers don't just design great boards, they design assemblies that can be built reliably, tested efficiently, and quoted accurately.  That's the difference between a design firm and a manufacturing partner.
  • Speed to Prototype: Fast-turn builds with IPC-compliant processes and real-time DFM feedback.
  • Seamless Integration: Designs flow directly into our production lines, reducing transfer risk and delay.
  • IP Integrity: You retain full ownership of all design files, firmware, and documentation.  No exceptions. 

Our Engineering Capabilities

  • Hardware Design: Custom analog, digital, and mixed-signal systems built for performance and manufacturability.
  • Firmware Development: Embedded systems coding in C/C++ and Python, optimized for reliability, seamless connectivity, and low power.
  • Software Engineering: Applications and interfaces that bring hardware to life - ready for user control, testing, or data capture.
  • PCB Layout Design: High-density, multi-layer PCB design and layout with industry proven performance and manufacturability.
  • Product Design Verification: Per the Specification, verifying the design across mechanical, electrical, and firmware domains to ensure compliance and functionality.
  • Production Test Solutions: Functional test design, fixture development, and automated test coverage to ensure what we ship works every time.
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Built in DFM / DFT Expertise

Designing a product that works is one thing.  Designing it to built, test, and scale successfully is another.

At SMT, we embed Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Test (DFT) thinking into every engineering engagement, from schematic review through layout, test point planning, and fixture design.  That means fewer revisions, faster ramp, and more confidence when your build hits the floor.

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Our DFM Approach Includes:

  • Real-time DFM feedback during layout and prototyping
  • Test strategy planning during early design, not post-build
  • Automated checks for PCB spacing, routing, and component risk
  • Integration with in-house test fixture design and validation
  • Collaborative review with SMT production, quality, and test teams

Whether you're starting from scratch or handing off an in-process design, we help make sure what you send to build is built to succeed.

Let's Turn Your Concept Into Reality

SMT's Engineering team is ready to accelerate your project with technical competence, product development experience, flexibility, and execution discipline.

Partner with SMT to bring your product to life - ready for launch, built to last!

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IoT Wireless

SMT offers end-to-end wireless solutions for diverse industries and applications, from marketing demos to full turnkey development.

As the wireless landscape evolves, SMT stays ahead by analyzing market trends, competitive technologies, and designing efficient, cutting-edge solutions. Whether embedding wireless capabilities into existing product controls or creating fully certified standalone modules, SMT delivers results that keep you ahead.

Our expertise includes:

  • Wi-Fi
  • Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)
  • LoRa
  • Zigbee
  • Cellular
  • RFID
  • Ethernet, CAN bus, and PoE protocols

Partner with SMT for wireless innovations that power your products!

Appliance Controls

SMT is a leader in electronics and controls for appliances, including commercial cooking, refrigeration, and residential systems. From basic temperature controls to sophisticated graphical interfaces, SMT excels in complex system integration.

Specializations:

  • Cost-effective designs using 8-32 bit processors running Linux or real-time operating systems.
  • IoT capabilities, touchless controls, and industrial graphics.
  • Custom solutions across diverse industries.

Collaborate with SMT to develop a technology roadmap that keeps you ahead.

LED Lighting

From energy savings to enhances performance, SMT delivers custom LED lighting solutions. Our expertise spans to motion/photo sensors, DMX512 controls, and cloud-based wireless connectivity, ensuring intelligent lighting systems that exceed expectations.

Capabilities include:

  • Dim-to-warm designs
  • Custom color and intensity solutions
  • Full IP ownership for all designs
  • Durability in extreme environments
  • Advanced LED optics and turnkey fixture designs

Bring your lighting innovations to life with SMT!

Graphical User Interface

Enhance usability with SMT’s expert Graphical User Interface (GUI) development. Our solutions include custom hardware panels, multimedia controls, and integrated LCD screens, delivering intuitive interfaces that elevate user experiences.

Benefits of a GUI

  • Improved accessibility
  • Reduced training requirements
  • Direct and intuitive control
  • Simplified maintenance
  • Increased productivity

Trust SMT to create GUIs that empower users and maximize efficiency. 

Sensor Technology

Leverage SMT’s advanced capabilities in sensor technology to develop innovative and reliable solutions across a wide range of applications.

Specializations

  • Chemical & Gas Sensors
  • Flow Sensors
  • Optical Sensors
  • Pressure, Temperature, & Humidity Sensors
  • Instrumentation & Calibration
  • Wireless Sensor Integration

Tailor your sensor solutions with SMT’s expertise.

Battery Management

SMT designs advanced Battery Management Systems (BMS) to meet the growing demand for rechargeable batteries in versatile applications.  Our solutions ensure safe operation within voltage, current, and temperature ranges while optimizing battery performance and lifespan.

Benefits of BMS Solutions

  • Enhanced battery lifespan and performance
  • Advanced performance metrics and data collection
  • Increased portability and versatility
  • Reduced maintenance requirements

Power your products with SMT’s innovative BMS designs.

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