As an SMT Engineer at Siemens Healthineers’ Molecular Imaging business, you will play a crucial role in developing and optimizing surface mount technology processes for high-reliability PET detector electronics. Your daily tasks include programming and setting up SMT equipment such as solder paste printers and pick-and-place machines, implementing low-void solder paste processes, and defining inspection criteria to ensure compliance with ISO, IPC, and FDA standards. You will collaborate closely with R&D, Quality, and Manufacturing Engineering teams to support process validation and new product introduction while driving continuous improvement in thermal reflow profiles and nitrogen-assisted reflow strategies. This role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering, along with 5+ years of hands-on SMT experience in a regulated manufacturing environment, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and strong analytical skills.
Skills
SMT
AOI
X-ray inspection systems
MSL component handling
ISO 13485
FDA 21 CFR 820
IPC-A-610
J-STD
Microsoft Office
Python
PostgreSQL
Kubernetes
AWS
Terraform
What you'll do
Program, set up, and optimize SMT equipment for PET detector module production.
Develop and refine low-void solder paste processes including stencil design.
Create and modify thermal reflow profiles based on process data feedback.
Implement nitrogen-assisted reflow strategies to enhance solder quality.
Manage MSL component handling protocols to ensure part integrity.
Define inspection criteria and analyze X-ray data for continuous improvement.
Lead preventive maintenance programs to maintain equipment reliability.
What we're looking for
5+ years of hands-on SMT process engineering in high-volume regulated manufacturing (medical device preferred)
Experience programming and optimizing SMT equipment for printing, placement, and reflow processes
Strong knowledge of ISO 13485, FDA 21 CFR 820, IPC-A-610, J-STD standards
Ability to manage MSL component handling and controlled dry storage protocols
Proficiency in preventive maintenance and calibration programs for equipment reliability
Collaborative mindset with cross-functional teams for process validation and NPI support
Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Market check
Salary context
This
$99,930–$137,401
range sits above
18%
of similar postings on FindRole.
Peer median band
$122,900–$202,200
Median floor and ceiling across peers.
Typical midpoint (25–75%)
$129,193–$191,593
Middle half of comparable postings.
Based on 240 comparable postings.*
* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.
Employer
About Siemens Healthineers
Siemens Healthineers is a leading global medical technology company, headquartered in Germany, that provides imaging, diagnostics, and artificial intelligence-driven solutions to healthcare providers.
Siemens Healthineers currently has
26 open roles
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Listed pay typically runs
$131,910–$181,379
across 23 roles with salary data.