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Jr. Manufacturing Engineer

Danbury, CT 06810

Posted: 07/06/2026 Job Category: Manufacturing Job Number: PW91278665 Pay Rate: $55000 / year

Job Description

Hamilton Connections is seeking candidate for a junior manufacturing engineer position at a manufacturing company in Danbury CT. This is a direct-hire opportunity.

The junior manufacturing engineer provides full and complete manufacturing engineering support to production to facilitate the manufacturing of simple to highly complex electro-mechanical products.

The hours are 7 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Monday-Thursday. The salary is $55,000 a year.

Job Responsibilities:
  • Review new-build opportunities for go/no go and identify if any new tooling is required
  • Review Gerber’s and create PCB panelization drawings
  • Generate digitization of files as needed
  • Generate labor time estimates for new opportunities
  • Create and/or update visual aids and process plans
  • Specify and order SMT stencils
  • Attend production readiness review meetings
  • Review and address all TAR’s; solve technical production issues as they arise
  • Analyze MCN’s to determine the most efficient way of introducing such changes into the production process
  • Support production (CCA, Cable & Box Build) as needed with programming and/or operation of production equipment
  • Assist in the maintenance and documentation of production equipment which includes:  SMT Stencil printer, SPI, SMT placement machines, SMT reflow oven, AOI, X-Ray, Selective Solder, Wave Solder, PCB Depanelization Router, AMP K-Press, Labeling Systems, Conformal Coating, PCB wash systems, MicroVu
  • Assist in specifying new capital equipment needs and equipment facility requirements
  • Attend continuous improvement meetings and address action items in a timely manner
  • Design and 3D print and/or build jigs and fixtures that are required to support the manufacturing process
  • Perform high skill level rework as needed, such as BGA’s, QFN’s, Connectors, etc.
  • Other duties and projects may be assigned as business needs dictate
 
Job Requirements:
  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, manufacturing engineering or other related field, and/or at least 5 years equivalent experience working in a PCB assembly manufacturing environment
  • Hands-on experience and process knowledge of production machinery which includes:  SMT Stencil printer, SPI, SMT placement machines, SMT reflow oven, AOI, X-Ray, Selective Solder, Wave Solder, PCB Depanelization Router, AMP K-Press, Labeling Systems, Conformal Coating, PCB wash systems, MicroVu
  • Familiar with ISO 9001: 2015 and AS9100 Rev D, J-STD-001, IPC-A-610 & IPC-A-620
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office suite and ERP Systems; CircuitCAM, Factory Logix and CREO CAD experience is a plus
  • Experience in specifying/ordering SMT Stencils
  • Team player willing to roll up sleeves and help other team members when necessary
  • Must be able to meet International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) andor the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) requirements
  • Able to pass pre-employment screenings

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