SMTC Corporation Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

Note 11 - Restructuring Charges (Details Textual) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jul. 02, 2017 USD ($)	Jul. 03, 2016 USD ($)	Jul. 02, 2017 USD ($)	Jul. 03, 2016 USD ($)
Restructuring Charges	$ 1,351		$ 1,351	$ 176
Employee Severance [Member]
Restructuring Charges	$ 1,351		$ 1,351
Employee Severance [Member] \| MEXICO
Restructuring and Related Cost, Number of Positions Eliminated	43
Employee Severance [Member] \| CHINA
Restructuring and Related Cost, Number of Positions Eliminated	103
Employee Severance [Member] \| UNITED STATES
Restructuring and Related Cost, Number of Positions Eliminated	22
Employee Severance [Member] \| CANADA
Restructuring and Related Cost, Number of Positions Eliminated	12