SMT Mechanical Designer

About the job

About the Company

A European electronics manufacturer specializing in precision components and advanced manufacturing solutions. The company is recognized for innovation, reliability, and high‑quality engineering, with strong global operations and a commitment to continuous improvement.

2. Roles & Responsibilities

• Tooling & Equipment Design

  • Design SMT production tooling (PCB carriers, magazines, pallets, solder fixtures, inspection supports, transport frames).
  • Create 2D/3D drawings in SolidWorks and define tolerances, materials, and manufacturing methods.
  • Develop mechanical solutions for handling flexible, rigid‑flex, and small PCBs.
  • Adapt and improve SMT equipment to meet new product requirements.

• New Project & NPI Support

  • Support New Product Introduction (NPI) by defining tooling concepts early in the project lifecycle.
  • Collaborate with Product Design, SMT Process Engineering, and Equipment Engineering to define tooling requirements.
  • Prototype, test, and validate tooling solutions before production release.

• Documentation & Standardization

  • Prepare CAD models, BOMs, and technical documentation.
  • Maintain tooling records, revision control, and contribute to internal design standards.

• Supplier & Manufacturing Interface

  • Work with internal and external tooling suppliers.
  • Support tooling fabrication, qualification, and acceptance.
  • Ensure tooling solutions meet quality, safety, and cost requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electronics, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in mechanical design, product design, or tooling development.
• Knowledge of SMT processes (solder paste printing, placement, reflow soldering, SPI/AOI).
• Proficiency in SolidWorks or other 3D CAD software; ability to interpret Gerber/ODB++ files.
• Familiarity with PCB handling challenges (warpage, shrinkage, thermal expansion).
• Experience with tolerance analysis, deformation/flatness analysis, and rapid prototyping (3D printing).
• Strong problem‑solving, analytical thinking, and attention to detail.
• Good communication and teamwork skills; supportive and collaborative attitude.
• English proficiency at intermediate level or higher (IELTS 4.5+).
• Willingness to travel occasionally (<10%).

To apply, please send your updated CV to Chien Nguyen at [email protected], quoting the job title or Click Apply Now.

Due to an anticipated high volume of applicants, we regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.