--- title: 'SMT Process Engineer at Ajax Systems' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/smt-process-engineer-ajax-systems-istanbul-5smnxfp7pngb' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-10-26' --- # SMT Process Engineer at Ajax Systems - **Company:** Ajax Systems - **Location:** Istanbul, Turkey - **Work type:** onsite - **Posted:** 2026-10-05 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-26 - **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/ajax/eb012995-7306-4e20-9ca3-c7e3c171d592 ## Job description The international technology company Ajax Systems opens a full-cycle production facility in Türkiye. Ajax Systems is the largest developer and manufacturer of security systems in Europe. The back office, R&D department, and two full-cycle production facilities are located in Ukraine. The company has branch offices worldwide: UAE (Dubai), Italy, Spain, Germany, Poland, Canada, and many other regions. Ajax team has more than 2,200 employees, including 500 developers and 1,200 production workers. Attracting local expertise in each key market enables us to scale the product globally and grow fast. Location    : Istanbul/Tuzla, DESBAS Reponsibilities - Managing the daily operation and organization of the SMT line consisting of Yamaha YSM20R pick-and-place machines, screen printers, and reflow ovens. - Minimizing line downtime through rapid and pinpoint interventions in case of malfunctions. - Carrying out line balancing and placement speed optimization projects to increase Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE). - Planning and implementing periodic and predictive maintenance for the machinery and reporting these processes to senior management. - Analyzing placement defects (misalignment, tombstoning, etc.), generating root cause solutions, and optimizing AOI/SPI data. ## Qualifications - University degree in Electrical-Electronics, Mechatronics, or Automation Engineering. - Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience in SMT production processes. - Advanced proficiency in the installation, programming, and maintenance of Yamaha YSM20R machines. - Theoretical and practical knowledge of IPC-A-610 standards and soldering technologies. - Effective use of SMT programming and optimization software. - Advanced fast decision-making and problem-solving skills. - Proficiency in English to follow technical literature and documentation. Ajax Systems is a big team of professionals and open-minded people who share ambitious goals. Join in! ## About Ajax Systems ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Ajax Systems designs and manufactures wireless security, fire safety, video surveillance, and smart home automation systems, sold in over 180 countries. - **Entity Type**: Private (Series A, $10M from Horizon Capital in 2019) - **Headquarters**: Kyiv, Ukraine - **Founded**: 2014 (first investment in 2015) - **Founders**: Aleksandr Konotopskyi ## Core Business - **Primary industries**: Security systems, smart home, IoT, fire and life safety, video surveillance - **Target customers**: B2B (security installers, monitoring stations, distributors) and B2C (homeowners and businesses) - **Mission**: “Stand against evil using innovative yet intuitive technologies.” ## Products & Services - **Ajax Security System**: Wireless intrusion detection system including hubs, motion detectors, door/window sensors, glass break detectors, sirens, panic buttons, and keypads – all managed via iOS/Android/macOS/Windows apps. - **Fire & Life Safety**: Smoke detectors with HazeFlow algorithm, leak detectors, air quality monitors – active 24/7 regardless of security mode. - **Video Surveillance**: Cameras and NVRs introduced in 2023, integrated into the same system. - **Comfort & Automation**: Smart plugs, relays, switches, and scenarios for lighting, heating, and appliance control. - **OS Malevich**: Proprietary real-time operating system for hubs, supporting OTA updates, cloud connectivity, and up to 150 devices. - **Jeweller Radio Technology**: Two-way encrypted communication at 868 MHz with up to 2 km range and alarm delivery in <0.15 seconds. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed - **Key Metric**: Total funding $11M ($1M seed from SMRK in 2015, $10M Series A from Horizon Capital in 2019) - **Notable Investors/Partners**: SMRK (Oleksandr Kosovan, Andriy Dovzhenko), Horizon Capital (Emerging Europe Growth Fund III) - **Growth Signals**: 4,100+ employees (as of 2026), 4 million users, presence in 187 countries, second factory opened in Turkey (2022), product line expanded to video surveillance (2023) ## Competitive Advantages - **Full-cycle production** in Ukraine and Turkey – all devices designed and manufactured in-house, ensuring quality control and rapid iteration. - **Proprietary technologies**: Jeweller radio protocol, OS Malevich, HazeFlow smoke verification – create a unique, integrated ecosystem. - **European certifications**: Grade 2 (wireless) and Grade 3 (wired) per EN 50131, fire standard EN 14604 – trusted by professional security companies. - **Award-winning**: Recognized at IFSEC, Intersec, and by PSI Magazine, GIT Security – one of Europe’s most awarded security systems. ## Strategic Focus - **Global expansion**: Strengthening presence in Western Europe (top markets: Ukraine, Spain, Italy, France, UK) and diversifying production geographically. - **Product innovation**: Adding video surveillance and expanding automation/comfort devices to create a unified smart security platform. - **R&D investment**: Continuous development of new wireless protocols, algorithms, and hardware across R&D centers in Kyiv, Kharkiv, Vinnytsia, and Lviv. ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: A multinational team of over 4,100 people with a strong sense of purpose – “stand against evil” – and a history of resilience forged through Ukraine’s challenges. - **Work model**: On-site roles in Kyiv and Istanbul; representative offices in UAE, UK, Italy, Spain, and other regions. - **Engineering focus**: Full-cycle product development from scratch, R&D-driven environment, modern tech stack (RTOS, cloud, OTA updates). - **Perks**: ISO 14001 environmental management, commitment to RoHS compliance, and a flat, impact-oriented structure. Hiring process uses AI tools to support application review. ## Sources 1. [Ajax Systems Career Page](https://ajax.systems/career/global/) 2. [Ajax Systems About Page](https://ajax.systems/about/) 3. [Ajax Systems FAQ](https://ajax.systems/faq/) 4. 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