Senior SMT Process Engineer: Lead Yield & Optimization

Texas Instruments Incorporated; Malacca City; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Instruments Incorporated in Melaka, Malaysia, seeks an experienced process engineer to lead SMT manufacturing improvements, ensuring high quality, stable yields, and efficient production across end-to-end SMT operations.

The role focuses on process development, troubleshooting, and cross‑functional collaboration with Quality, Production, Test, APTE, and Supply Chain to support TI's manufacturing objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or relevant Engineering background.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage end-to-end SMT processes including solder paste printing, component placement, reflow soldering, SPI, AOI, and related inspection systems
• Establish, maintain, and continuously improve process parameters, control limits, and operating windows
• Lead yield improvement initiatives and defect reduction through structured problem-solving methodologies (e.g., 5-Why, Fishbone, DOE, SPC, JMP)
• Drive new product introduction (NPI) readiness by providing input on stencil design, penalization, process flow, and manufacturability (DFM/DFA/FMEA/RCA)
• Conduct process qualifications and validations to ensure robustness and repeatability
• Monitor and analyze manufacturing KPIs (FPY, DPPM, Cp/Cpk, scrap, rework) and implement corrective and preventive actions
• Act as the technical escalation point for SMT-related issues during production interruptions or quality excursions
• Develop, maintain, and control documentation such as SOPs, Work Instructions, PFMEA, Control Plans, and technical reports
• Provide coaching and technical mentorship to junior engineers and technicians
• Collaborate closely with Quality, Production, Test, APTE, and Supply Chain teams to resolve cross-functional issues
• Support customer quality concerns related to SMT processes and provide technical input for root cause and corrective actions
• Drive cost reduction initiatives through material optimization, waste reduction, and process efficiency improvements
• Support qualification and evaluation of new materials, equipment, and suppliers
• Participate in internal, customer, and external audits (ISO, IATF, customer audits) as subject matter expert for SMT processes
• Contribute to technology roadmap planning by recommending new tools, equipment, and process innovations

Skills

SMT processes

Process optimization

Root cause analysis

Statistical methods

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

JMP

MS Excel

Job description

Texas Instruments Incorporated in Melaka, Malaysia, seeks an experienced process engineer to lead SMT manufacturing improvements, ensuring high quality, stable yields, and efficient production across end-to-end SMT operations.

The role focuses on process development, troubleshooting, and cross‑functional collaboration with Quality, Production, Test, APTE, and Supply Chain to support TI's manufacturing objectives.