SMT Manufacturing Engineer - IB4

Location
Houston
Workplace
On-site

About this role

Position Summary

The SMT Manufacturing Engineer keeps the Surface Mount Technology processes running smoothly, stable, efficient, and high-quality with hands-on experience, skills, and teamwork


Key Responsibilities
  • Maintain SMT equipment and process efficient
  • Drive yield improvement and process stability
  • Perform root cause analysis, implement corrective & preventive actions
  • Support line setup, process parameter development, validation, and qualification
  • Support line balancing and throughput optimization to improve efficiency
  • Work closely with Quality and Testing teams to resolve manufacturing issues

Required Qualifications and Skills
  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field degree
  • 3+ years of experience or equivalent training in SMT manufacturing environment
  • Hands-on experience supporting SMT production
  • Understanding & experience of SMT processes and equipment maintenance and repair
  • Screen printers
  • Pick-and-place machine
  • Automatic Optical Inspection systems
  • Reflow oven
  • Experience with:
  • Root cause analysis
  • Design of Experiments (DOE)
  • Process validation and qualification skill
  • Yield and defect reduction strategies
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
  • Experience with CAD/CAM, MES/SFC systems, or process simulation tools is a plus

Preferred Skills:
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving with hands-on troubleshooting skills
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-standard manufacturing environments
  • Strong ownership, attention to detail, and sense of urgency
  • Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
  • Fast learning and passion to work on process improvement and optimization

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