We Want You for the SMTA Board of Directors

Application Deadline: May 1, 2019

Perhaps you possess valuable leadership skills and have ideas that would benefit SMTA members and impact the future of the association. We need committed individuals like you to continue our mission of helping members succeed. The only requirement is that you be an SMTA member who has demonstrated commitment to the association. The benefits of serving on the board include great exposure to personal and professional contacts and the chance to learn and exchange ideas with fellow leaders.

Recognize a Member of Distinction

Deadline to nominate is June 7, 2019

Submit your nomination for the SMTA Members of Distinction Awards. These awards, presented during SMTA International, honor members who have shown exceptional service to the association and the industry.

Knowledge Is Power

See the list of most popular articles from the SMTA Knowledge Base

We compiled an "essential reading" list for electronics manufacturing engineers. This list of articles contains the most searched and downloaded articles from the SMTA Knowledge Base during the past 12 months. SMTA members have unlimited access to download these papers and more.

Join the Discussion - Updated Q&A Forum

Co-powered by SMTnet and SMTA, the Q&A Forum recently received a much needed overhaul to improve the format and user-experience for SMTA members. The forum features over 15,000 discussions on everything from equipment and materials recommendations to practical troubleshooting for common electronics assembly process and design challenges.

Lean Six Sigma Online Certification

A Lean Six Sigma (LSS) certification from SMTA in partnership with Thayer School of Engineering at Dartmouth College sets you apart in the industry. Use discount code SMTA10 when you register for an upcoming interactive LIVE online Lean Six Sigma course.

Find Your Dream Job or Hire a New Employee in the SMTA Career Center

The SMTA Career Center can help engineers, operators, managers, technicians and executives find a job or fill a position in the electronics assembly industry. Go to the Job Listings page for a complete listing. Members post on-line for free!

Our Mission

The Surface Mount Technology Association (SMTA) is an international network of professionals who build skills, share practical experience and develop solutions in electronic assembly technologies, including microsystems, emerging technologies, and related business operations.

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