SMT Sr Engineer

Nutanix; Tijuana; Presencial; MXN 420.000 - 560.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Eaton’s IS VEH EMB division is seeking an SMT Sr Engineer to design, validate and implement SMT manufacturing systems, including process documentation and control.

You will manage SAP routing, lead Kaizen events, support NPI, and drive continuous improvement through Lean and Industry 4.0 initiatives in an automotive context.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree and at least 3 years in SMT manufacturing, with IPC/IATF knowledge; English and Spanish skills are essential.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Electronics or Mechanics (or similar).
• Minimum 3 years in SMT manufacturing and related equipment.
• Experience with process validation, PFMEA, process flow and APQP.
• IPC-A-610, IPC-7711/21, IATF-16949 knowledge; CQI-17 basic knowledge.

Responsabilidades

• Design, validate and implement SMT manufacturing systems and documentation.
• Route management in SAP; implement standard work and improve line efficiency.
• Lead capital investment projects to improve productivity and reduce costs.
• Manage SMT technicians and engineers for production support and NPI.
• Develop and implement Industry 4.0 initiatives linked to automotive mindset.
• Participate in quality system improvements using APQP methodology.
• Develop tools and fixtures for assembly and new design changes.
• Handle process abnormalities and improve yields; manage pass/reject rates.

Conocimientos

English and Spanish communication

Leadership

Analytical thinker

Educación

Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering, Electronics, or Mechanics

Descripción del empleo

Eaton’s IS VEH EMB division is currently seeking a SMT Sr Engineer.

Eaton announced, on June 11, 2026, the intent to combine its Mobility Group (including both the Vehicle and eMobility segments) with a new company. We expect to complete this process by the end of the first half of 2027. The compensation and benefits that will initially be offered for this position are based on Eaton's plans, programs and practices. If you are offered and accept this position and are actively employed by the Mobility Group when the transaction closes, the new company will provide further details to employees concerning compensation and benefits at that time.

What you’ll do:

Responsible to design, validate and implement SMT manufacturing systems; including process documentation, control and optimization through the life of the product. Routing Management in the ERP system (SAP), implementation of standard work and improve line efficiency and seeks and promotes Cost Out Projects. An Engineer seeks and promotes the continuous improvement of the manufacturing processes on current and transfers businesses.

Essential Functions:

1. Supports Production Area, contribute to the SQDCI metrics of the focus factory.
2. Lead Capital Investment projects to improve productivity, cost savings, replace obsolete equipment and others by following the financial guidelines, working on a project timeline and coordinating all activities for the complete successful implementation of the project.
3. Manages SMT technicians and SMT Engineers for production support, program development, NPI support and other.
4. Create, design, validate and implement manufacturing systems (assembly lines) including documentation (PFMEA, WIs, flow chart, procedures) and establishes and implement process controls.
5. Participate on quality system improvements and implement changes accordingly through the APQP methodology.
6. Develop and implement tools as per new or revised requirements (standard tooling) and new design fixtures for assembly (fixtures, stencils)
7. Routing management in the ERPsystem(SAP),lead and participate in VSM and Kaizen events, implement standard work to improve line efficiency, seeks and promotes Cost Out Projects
8. Deals with process abnormities, improves pass rate and decrease rejection rate and evaluates new components.
9. Develop and implement Industry 4.0 initiatives linked to an automotive mindset.
10. Develop and implement product/process changes such as MCO’s, deviations and validations.
11. Seeks and promotes the continuous improvement (Lean manufacturing system), Uses daily production data (yields/thru-put/etc.) to develop and execute corrective actions plans to drive continuous improvement.
12. Routing management in the ERP system (SAP), Participate during layout changes.

Qualifications:

Basic qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering, Electronics or Mechanics (or similar).
• Minimum 3 years of experience in SMT manufacturing and equipment areas and/or similar position.
• Experience/knowledge with process and equipment validation, PFEMA, process flow, APQP, etc.
• Strong knowledge in IPC-A-610, IPC-7711/21 and of IATF-16949. Basic knowledge on CQI-17.

Skills:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English and Spanish, leadership skills, proactive, strong organization and analytical thinker.

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