Calling All Students...

Now accepting 2018 Grant and Scholarship Applications

SMTA awards student members each year for demonstrated technical and leadership merit. Click below to find out more about each fund:

$5000 Charles Hutchins Educational Grant
For technical merit of graduate-level students (paper required)

$3000 JoAnn Stromberg Leadership Scholarship
For demonstrated leadership skills

Applications for both funds are due April 23, 2018.

Members Save on Registration for SMT Hybrid Packaging 2018

Get a 15% discount in addition to the early bird prices when you register by 23 April!

As a member of SMTA, you qualify for a 15% discount off the cost of a practical training tutorial on assembly and interconnection technologies at the SMT Hybrid Packaging 2018. Topics include packaging, processing and materials, reliability and quality of assemblies, analytics, system integration, system in package and panel level packaging. The conference takes place 5-7 June 2018 in Nuremberg, Germany.

To secure the discount, please register exclusively via this link.

Knowledge Is Power

See the list of most downloaded 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.

Share Your Knowledge and Research

Now accepting abstracts for 2018 conferences

Because of the dedication of engineers just like you, the electronics assembly and advanced packaging industries have seen tremendous growth over the years. By presenting at a conference you can contribute to the general advancement of the electronics industry as well as establish yourself and your company as an innovator and a thought leader. Get started by submitting an abstract for one of the upcoming conferences.

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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