SMT Process Engineer

About the role

Ajax Systems is expanding its full‑cycle production facility in Tuzla, Istanbul, and is looking for an experienced SMT Process Engineer to manage and optimise the surface‑mount technology line.

Key responsibilities

• Manage daily operation of the SMT line equipped with Yamaha YSM20R pick‑and‑place machines, screen printers and reflow ovens.
• Minimise line downtime through rapid troubleshooting and corrective actions.
• Execute line‑balancing and placement‑speed optimisation projects to improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
• Plan and implement periodic and predictive maintenance, reporting results to senior management.
• Analyse placement defects (misalignment, tombstoning, etc.), determine root causes and optimise AOI/SPI data.

Required profile

• University degree in Electrical‑Electronics, Mechatronics or Automation Engineering.
• Minimum 3 years of hands‑on experience in SMT production processes.
• Strong decision‑making and problem‑solving abilities.
• Proficiency in English for technical documentation.

Required skills

• Installation, programming and maintenance of Yamaha YSM20R machines.
• Use of SMT programming and optimisation software.
• Knowledge of IPC‑A‑610 standards and soldering technologies.