SMT SET UP

Onsite – Morgan, Hill CA

Schedule: Swing Shift (3:30PM-12AM)
Full-Time | Non-Exempt

Make an Impact at Tecan

Are you detail-oriented and passionate about precision manufacturing? As an SMT Setup Technician, you will play a critical role in ensuring production readiness by preparing and verifying SMT setups that directly impact product quality and efficiency.

In this role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to support high-quality manufacturing processes in a fast-paced environment. Your attention to detail and commitment to accuracy will help drive operational excellence and support innovation in life sciences and healthcare.

If you thrive in a hands-on environment and take pride in delivering accurate, high-quality work, we encourage you to apply.

How Will You Make an Impact?

• Prepare daily kits for production and process incoming parts from the stockroom


• Pull kits and components from stockroom and SMT Kanban (SKB) as needed


• Read, understand, and follow SMT setup procedures and Manufacturing Process Instructions (MPI)


• Identify correct setup requirements, including table, feeder size, tape size, feeder position, and table location


• Perform new job setups by:
  
  
  
  • Sorting parts in sequencs 
  
  
  • Testing feeders
  
  
  • Recording part numbers
  
  
  • Installing parts onto feeders
  
  
  
  


• Verify setup accuracy, including: 
  
  
  
  • Assembly and revision levels
  
  
  • Component values and markings
  
  
  • Pickup angle and position
  
  
  • Quantity verification
  
  
  
  


• Break down setups after production; clean and return materials to SKB and stockroom


• Print and maintain required documentation (SMT, SMTQA MPI, AVL) for each job


• Track setup data using SMT touchscreen systems


• Maintain cleanliness and organization of tables, feeders, and work areas


• Receive, verify, store, and organize parts within SKB


• Report discrepancies or issues to the Supervisor or Support Engineer

What You Bring

• High school diploma or equivalent experience


• Experience in mechanical assembly or use of basic hand tools


• Experience working in a manufacturing or production environment


• Familiarity with workplace safety standards


• 1–3 months of related experience and/or training preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience


• Ability to read and interpret instructions, procedures, and correspondence\


• Basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and working with fractions, decimals, ratios, and percentages


• Effective verbal and written communication skills in English


• Positive attitude and strong teamwork mindset


• Flexibility to work extended hours based on business needs

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs


• Ability to stand, bend, and perform repetitive tasks throughout the shift

What We Offer

• Medical, Dental, and Vision effective on your first day


• 16 company-paid holidays


• 401(k) employer match on first 6% contributions (no vesting period)


• Company-paid Life Insurance


• HSA & HRA options


• Company-paid short- and long-term disability


• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)


• Accident, Critical Illness & Hospital Indemnity coverage


• Legal Shield / Identity Shield


• Discounted Pet Insurance

Salary range: $21/HR– $24/HR
(Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with industry data.)