Senior SMT Process Architect

Jabil; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance with HRA/HSA

401K Match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Commuter Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Pet Insurance

Adoption Assistance

Volunteer Opportunities

Job summary

Jabil is seeking a highly experienced SMT Principal Engineer to provide technical leadership in SMT manufacturing and process development. You will optimize Fuji Pick & Place operations, drive NPI readiness, and improve quality and throughput across complex electronics manufacturing environments.

You will mentor teams, lead DOE/CPK studies, and collaborate with cross-functional groups to deliver scalable, cost-efficient processes while staying current with industry best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical discipline (required).
• Minimum 10 years of SMT manufacturing and process engineering experience.
• Extensive experience with SMT assembly equipment and automated electronics manufacturing processes.
• Demonstrated leadership in process improvement and manufacturing optimization initiatives.
• Experience supporting NPI programs and high-volume production environments.
• Prior leadership or mentoring experience preferred.
• Proficiency with manufacturing data analysis and optimization tools.

Responsibilities

• Serve as SMT technical expert and lead process development, optimization, and troubleshooting.
• Lead SMT equipment selection, programming, validation, and process qualification activities.
• Optimize machine performance, placement accuracy, cycle times, and OEE.
• Support NPI activities, including process development and line readiness.
• Develop and implement process controls using DOE, SPC, CPk, Gage R&R and related stats.
• Drive continuous improvement focused on quality, yield, productivity, and cost reduction.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain and Operations.
• Mentor engineers and technicians on SMT best practices and advanced manufacturing methods.
• Support customer technical discussions and audits with SME input.
• Lead root cause investigations and CAPA activities.
• Establish and maintain process docs, work instr, and equipment standards.
• Stay current with emerging SMT technologies and equipment.

Skills

SMT processes

Fuji Pick & Place

DOE

SPC

OEE

NPI

Leadership

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Fuji NXT

AIMEX

Job description

Jabil is seeking a highly experienced SMT Principal Engineer to provide technical leadership in SMT manufacturing and process development. You will optimize Fuji Pick & Place operations, drive NPI readiness, and improve quality and throughput across complex electronics manufacturing environments.

You will mentor teams, lead DOE/CPK studies, and collaborate with cross-functional groups to deliver scalable, cost-efficient processes while staying current with industry best practices.