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ELECTRONICS INDUSTRY CAREER UPDATE
July 2026 Edition
State of the Sector: US Electronics Manufacturing
The US manufacturing sector remains a resilient engine of the national economy. As of July 1, 2026, the Manufacturing PMI® stands at 53.3%, marking six consecutive months of expansion. Within this growth, the electronics and computer product manufacturing segment continues to be a high-performer, contributing an estimated $853 billion to the U.S. GDP.
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Recruiting for SMT Operations since 1990 "When SMT was the new hot thing".
John literally had 500 SMT Engineer jobs on the whiteboard. SMTA officer Dallas 1993-95
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What industries does StepBeyond serve?
Electronics manufacturers and the ecosystems around them. This includes SMT Equipment makers and other suppliers of key technical products, services and materials such as stencils, solder, connectors. We recruit for related manufacturing such as pcb fab and wire and cable assembly. If it goes on a pcb, a pcb goes in it, or it is a pcb we recruit it.
We serve sectors like manufacturing, automotive, aerospace, healthcare, and IT infrastructure.
How do you ensure the quality of the engineers you recruit?
We recruit people experienced in this industry so they going to be close. We recruit based on candidate experience, reputation, referrals and cultural fit. There is almost always the right place for anyone.
We conduct technical evaluations, soft skills assessments, and background checks, followed by specialized training.
What geographical areas do you cover?
We operate in the United States, Canada, primarily. We also have a growing network in Mexico and Latam, Europe, and Asia.
What sets StepBeyond apart from other recruiting agencies?
Focus. Our focus on SMT as the heart of electronics manufacturing means we are always near to your next hire.
Our exclusive focus on field service engineers ensures expertise and dedicated support in this niche.
How quickly can you fill an urgent field service engineer requirement?
Our goal is to find someone within one week, maybe two. It always depends on what candidates are available. Our system is designed to keep StepBeyond's client needs in front of your target candidate pool.
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