Job ID: TAP00109 Position: Senior SMT Process Lead Location: US – Fort Meade, MD Category: Hardware Clearance Requirement: TS/SCI w/ polygraph Education Requirement: None Experience Requirement: 7 Years TAP is seeking to hire a Senior SMT Process Lead to join our team! If you are a highly motivated engineer who enjoys a challenging and dynamic environment where your contributions are both critical and valued, this company will provide you with the tools and opportunity to thrive. The Senior SMT Process Lead will be responsible for the overall operation of the SMT production line, including programming, setup/change over, and coordination of preventative and routine maintenance of all lab equipment. The ideal candidate will have experience with a variety of tools and equipment used in the fabrication of electronic components. This is a challenging and rewarding position that involves working closely with microelectronics process engineers, as well as other functional groups supporting the lab. Required Qualifications (Must-Have's):Active TS/SCI w/ polygraph7+ years of experience with electronics manufacturingExperience monitoring product performance, quality, and delivery metrics. Familiarity with SMT process tools including but not limited to: Solder paste selection and applicationPick-and-placeReflowInspection (AOI and manual)Experience generating manufacturing work instructions and travelers.Technical writing, communication, and interpersonal skills.Desired Qualifications (Nice to Have's):Familiarity/experience with IPC-610 and/or IPC-620Experience programming and operating a pick-and-place machine.Ability to lead communications from the lab floor to leadership/management through yield meetings, situation reports, problem resolution charts, etc. Ability to monitor process yields, troubleshoot and resolve non-conforming product issues, and recommend/implement quality process improvements.Experience conducting formal design of experiments (DOE).Ability to identify solutions to manufacturing problems related to materials, design, and equipment.Ability to identify materials and processes to support ruggedization of products.Familiarity with working in a cleanroom environment. Clearance Requirement: This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI security clearance, based on current background investigation (SBI), as well as the favorable completion of a polygraph. Clearance and polygraph processing will be completed by the U.S. Government. Factors considered for a U.S. Government Security Clearance include, but are not limited to:U.S. CitizenshipFavorable Criminal History CheckEducation VerificationAbuse/Illegal Drug UseCredit CheckSubject InterviewBy submitting your resume for this position, you understand and agree that TAP Engineering may share your resume, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions. TAP Engineering LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language.