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Steve Bowen

Manufacturing Engineer
Benchmark Electronics, Minnesota Division

Steve Bowen is a Manufacturing Engineer with knowledge of solder paste printing, stencil design, 3D paste inspection and the P&P process. Steve has 15+ years experience and is an SMTA Certified Engineer.

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