SMT Equipment/Process Engineer

XP Power is a global leader in providing essential power solutions to the Industrial Technology, Healthcare and Semiconductor Manufacturing Equipment sectors. We design and manufacture power controllers, the essential hardware component in every piece of electrical equipment that converts power from the electricity grid into the right form for equipment to function. Listed as a FTSE 250 company on the London Stock Exchange we are a fast-growing business, serving our global blue-chip customer base from 29 locations across Europe, North America, and Asia. We are extremely proud and committed to our culture that values Customer Focus, Flexibility, Knowledge, Speed, and Integrity. Joining our team means you’ll work in a high performing global organisation where employees collaborate and strive to make XP Power the first-choice power solutions provider delivering the ultimate experience for our customers and our people.

• Equipment Ownership & Maintenance
• Own the performance and reliability of SMT equipment, including printers, placement machines, SPI, AOI, reflow ovens, conveyors, and loaders/unloaders.
• Own and maintain all SMT equipment:• Screen Printer (Panasonic, DEK, MPM)
• SPI (Koh Young, CyberOptics)
• Pick‑and‑Place (Panasonic/Juki/ASM)
• Reflow Oven
• AOI, conveyors, loaders/unloaders

• Develop and manage preventive maintenance (PM) and calibration schedules.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and perform root-cause analysis for recurring failures.
• Ensure equipment performance meets OEE, CPH, and quality targets.
• SMT Process Integration• Support NPI builds with complete equipment setup (printer program, SPI settings, placement program, reflow profile).
• Validate process stability through MSA, capability studies (Cp/Cpk), and machine GR&R.
• Review stencil design, panel design, fiducial placement, and pick‑and‑place constraints.

• Automation & Connectivity• Support MES/SAP integration, real‑time machine data connectivity, dashboards, and Industry 4.0 initiatives.
• Ensure SMEMA/SECS‑GEM compatibility for equipment interfacing.
• Use machine logs and SPC data to identify trends for improvement.

• Quality & Compliance• Maintain compliance with IPC‑A‑610, IPC‑7351, and internal quality standards.
• Lead investigations for SMT defects: misalignment, bridging, tombstoning, opens, voids.
• Drive corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) with cross-functional teams.
• Support qualification and audits with customers and suppliers.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field.
• Diploma holders with strong hands‑on SMT equipment experience may also be considered
• Technical Qualifications• 2–5 years of direct experience in SMT equipment engineering, covering:
• Screen Printer (Panasonic, DEK, MPM)
• SPI (Koh Young, CyberOptics)
• Pick‑and‑Place (Panasonic/Juki/ASM)
• Reflow Oven
• AOI, conveyors, loaders/unloaders
• Strong understanding of SMT process fundamentals including stencil design, solder paste characteristics, thermal profiling, and PCBA assembly flow.

• Technical Skills• Hands-on troubleshooting of electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and software issues on SMT equipment.
• Ability to run and interpret:
• Solder paste height/volume analysis (SPI)
• Thermal profiling and optimization
• Machine capability studies (Cp/Cpk)
• Equipment GR&R and MSA
• Familiarity with IPC standards:• IPC‑A‑610, IPC‑7351, and relevant SMT design/manufacturing guidelines.

XP Power provides a safe and healthy working environment that is stimulating and collaborative, where employees are empowered to make a real difference. We place our people at the heart of everything we do. We understand that if we provide our people with the ultimate experience, they will provide the ultimate experience to our customers.