R&D Process Engineering Technician

Smiths Interconnect, is a global leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance interconnect solutions. Our products are used in mission-critical applications across industries such as aerospace, defense, telecommunications, and industrial markets. At Smiths Interconnect, we are committed to innovation, quality, and providing cutting-edge solutions that connect the world’s most demanding systems.

Smiths Interconnect is part of Smiths Group. For over 170 years, Smiths has been pioneering progress by engineering for a better future. We serve millions of people every year, to help create a safer, more efficient and productive, and better-connected world across four global markets: energy, security & defense, space & aerospace and general industrial. Listed on the London Stock Exchange, Smiths employs c.16,000 colleagues in over 50 countries.

Supports the development, processing, testing, and troubleshooting of thick-film hybrid microcircuits and related electronic assemblies. This role works closely with process engineers to ensure product quality, equipment performance, and continuous improvement across manufacturing operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate, monitor, and maintain thick-film processing equipment including screen printers, dryers, firing furnaces, laser trimmers, and inspection tools.
• Execute Engineering runs for hybrid thick film circuits following established work instructions, process parameters, and quality standards.
• Perform material preparation activities such as paste mixing, screen setup, and substrate handling.
• Assist engineers with process optimization, DOE (Design of Experiments), yield analysis, and root cause investigations.
• Inspect substrates and finished assemblies using microscopes, AOI (automated optical inspection), and metrology equipment.
• Maintain accurate documentation including travelers, process logs, equipment settings, SPC charts, and non-conformance records.
• Support preventive maintenance, minor repairs, and calibration of thick-film equipment to minimize downtime.
• Work cross-functionally with engineering, quality, and production teams to resolve process issues and improve throughput.
• Follow all safety, ESD, and cleanroom protocols.
• This person must be able to work in a Class 7 clean room with proper gowning.

2 years Engineering Technician with experience in the following areas:

• Thick Film Screen Printing, Furnaces, Laser trimmers and inspection tools
• Development, processing, testing, and troubleshooting of thick-film hybrid microcircuits
• Product quality, equipment performance, and continuous improvement across manufacturing operations
• Working in a Clean room

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