The SMT Technician supports the setup, operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of Surface Mount Technology (SMT) equipment and processes used in PCB assembly. This role ensures high-quality production output, minimal downtime, and adherence to manufacturing and IPC workmanship standards. The SMT Technician is knowledgeable about surface mount technology, reflow, automated optical inspection (AOI), solder paste inspection (SPI), and quality inspection.

Who We Are

For 40 years, Connect Tech has built a solid reputation providing high-performance computing solutions for some of the world’s most influential companies. As an NVIDIA Elite Partner, Connect Tech’s products are used in state-of-the-art technology on land, sea, sky, and space. With leading-edge design and manufacturing services backed by stellar technical support, our commitment to excellence in design and customer satisfaction is the driving force behind our success.

What We Offer

• Competitive salaries
• An attractive profit-sharing program
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Opportunity to work within a high-tech, leading-edge technology field with products that appear in some really cool applications! (Robots, Drones, Artificial Intelligence, Vision Systems)
• 3 weeks’ vacation per year
• Paid sick days
• A “Dream Fund” (gym memberships, personal interest classes, etc.)
• A dynamic, energetic and growing company with a friendly community atmosphere
• A collaborative and supportive workplace that values the contributions and ideas of our staff, and are proud of our extremely low turnover rate throughout our 40-year history
• Employees who have great passion for their work and who are always looking for ways to propel Connect Tech to the next level

Check out our corporate video to see what we’re like!

Key Responsibilities:

• Support SMT Operations, including printing, placement, automated inspection (SPI & AOI), and reflow.
• Assist SMT Operations during coverage or high demand periods, when required.
• Perform machine programming, verification, and adjustments based on build packages, BOMs, and engineering changes.
• Inspect solder paste, component placement, and solder joints using SPI, AOI, Xray, microscopes, and other inspection tools.
• Troubleshoot equipment and process issues, including feeder errors, alignment problems, solder defects, and reflow profile concerns.
• Conduct routine preventive maintenance on SMT machines and related equipment to reduce downtime.
• Ensure compliance with ESD, safety, and IPC-A-610 standards throughout production.
• Participate in process improvements, first-article builds, and new product introductions (NPI).
• Train operators on equipment use and best practices, when required.
• Other duties in electronics manufacturing as assigned.

Essential Skills and Qualifications:

• Experience working in electronics PCB assembly, preferably in an SMT production environment.
• Hands-on experience with modern SMT equipment
• Strong understanding of SMT components, feeders, reflow profiling, and solder paste characteristics.
• Ability to read and interpret assembly drawings, BOMs, schematics, and work instructions.
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Good attention to detail and ability to work independently in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Comfortable using microscopes, multimeters, and basic hand tools.
• IPC-A-610 or J-STD-001 certification.

If you are interested in joining our team, please submit your resume in PDF format to the application form linked below.

Connect Tech is committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practice in compliance with the Accessibilities for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (A.O.D.A.). In compliance with the A.O.D.A., Connect Tech will make necessary accommodations for applicants with disabilities to support participation in the recruitment process. Please contact Human Resources if you require assistance.