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.

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.

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.

Experience with Kojung AOI systems.

Exposure to commercial and medical-grade manufacturing environments.

Engineering-level understanding of processes and equipment.

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.

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

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)

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

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 23, 2025.

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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