Lead - SMT Engineering

Tata Electronics Pvt. Ltd.; Krishnagiri District; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Tata Electronics Pvt. Ltd. in India seeks a Senior Manager to lead SMT Engineering across processes and equipment performance in its manufacturing division.

You will drive strategy, improve OEE, and mentor high-performing teams to deliver world-class electronics manufacturing outcomes. Responsibilities include overseeing solder paste printing, SPI, pick-and-place, reflow, AOI, AXI and integration of MES and smart factory initiatives, while ensuring compliance with automotive and IPC standards

Qualifications

• Drive SMT engineering strategy across process, equipment and FA.
• Lead readiness for NPI with PFMEA and control plans.
• Ensure compliance with IATF 16949 and IPC standards.

Responsibilities

• Optimize SMT processes: solder paste printing, SPI, pick-and-place, reflow, AOI, AXI.
• Lead installation, qualification, maintenance and upgrades of SMT equipment.
• Improve OEE, UPH, FPY, line utilization and cycle times.
• Drive smart factory initiatives including MES, AI-based inspection and real-time monitoring.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet business goals.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Lean Manufacturing

Industrial Engineering

Education

Engineering Degree (Mechanical / Industrial / Production / Electronics)

Tools

ASM

Fuji

Panasonic

Yamaha

Juki

Koh Young

AOI

AXI

Job description

Tata Electronics is a prominent global player in the electronics manufacturing industry, with fast-emerging capabilities in Electronics Manufacturing Services, Semiconductor Assembly and Test, Semiconductor Foundry, and Design Services. Established in 2020 as a greenfield venture of the Tata Group, the company aims to serve global customers through integrated offerings across a trusted electronics and semiconductor value chain.

• Job Tile: Senior Manager
• Experience: - 18-25 Years
• Job Role: SMT Engineering Manager / Lead
• Job Location: Kolar

What we are Looking for:

• Drive overall SMT engineering strategy covering Process Engineering, Equipment Engineering, Failure Analysis (FA), NPI, and Continuous Improvement across manufacturing operations.
• Establish and optimize SMT processes including solder paste printing, SPI, pick-and-place, reflow soldering, AOI, AXI, and selective soldering to achieve world-class quality and productivity.
• Lead installation, qualification, maintenance, upgrades, and performance improvement of SMT equipment such as ASM, Fuji, Panasonic, Yamaha, Juki, Koh Young, AOI, and AXI systems.
• Drive root cause analysis for soldering defects, component failures, PCB issues, field returns, and customer complaints using 8D, Fishbone, DOE, Six Sigma, and statistical tools.
• Improve OEE, UPH, FPY, line utilization, cycle time, and overall manufacturing efficiency through Lean Manufacturing and Industrial Engineering practices.
• Lead SMT readiness for NPI programs including process validation, PFMEA, control plans, equipment capability studies, line balancing, and production ramp-up activities.
• Drive smart factory initiatives including MES integration, traceability, AI-based inspection, automation, robotics, machine connectivity, and real-time production monitoring.
• Ensure compliance with IATF 16949, IPC-A-610, IPC-J-STD-001, ISO 9001, automotive customer requirements, and regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with Production, Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain, Program Management, R&D, and Customer Quality teams to achieve business and operational goals.
• Build and develop high-performing teams across SMT Process Engineering, Equipment Engineering, FA Labs, and NPI functions while driving a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.

Preferred Experience

• 18-25+ years in SMT Manufacturing Engineering within Automotive Electronics, EMS, Consumer Electronics, Industrial Electronics, or Telecom
• Strong exposure to Process, Equipment, Failure & Repair Engineering.
• Engineering Degree (Mechanical / Industrial / Production / Electronics)
• Experience managing multi-plant operations and large manufacturing teams.