About the Role
The SMT Process Engineer will be responsible for process-engineering capabilities focused on cost, quality, and delivery improvements to support the manufacturing organization.
Responsibilities
- Develop and optimize SMT processes including printing, placement, reflow, AOI/SPI.
- Troubleshoot defects and lead root cause and corrective action activities.
- Provide customer facing experience and technician training on SMT processes.
- Support NPI builds, DFM reviews, and process validation.
- Maintain process documentation and establish process controls (SPC, DOE).
- Collaborate with production and maintenance teams to ensure stable line performance.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean/6σ tools.
Requirements
- Processes test runs and prepares records (breakdown events, scrap, etc.), charts, and graphs of results for presentation to engineering to identify yield problems or test new products.
- Knowledge of SMT equipment and IPC standards (IPC A 610, J STD 001).
- Strong analytical, problem solving, and communication skills.
- Experience with equipment such as ASM, DEK/MPM, BTU/Heller, Koh Young, Nordson.
Skills
- SMT process engineering
- Lean/6σ tools
- SPC
- DOE
Location
- Austin, TX
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 2-4 years SMT process engineering experience
Education Level
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering
Benefits
- Full range of medical, dental, and vision plans
- Life Insurance
- Short-term and Long-term Disability
- Matching 401(k) Contributions
- Vacation and Paid Sick Time
- Tuition Reimbursement
About the Company
- Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world.
- A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment.
- If you are excited about a role but don't meet every bullet point, we encourage you to apply and join us to create the extraordinary.
Equal Opportunity
- Flex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We do not discriminate based on: age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law. We're happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the application process. Please email accessibility@flex.com and we'll discuss your specific situation and next steps (NOTE: this email does not accept or consider resumes or applications. This is only for disability assistance. To be considered for a position at Flex, you must complete the application process first).
