Senior SMT Process Engineer: Drive High-Yield PCB Assembly

HR on Demand; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

HR On Demand is seeking an SMT Engineer in Texas to own and optimize SMT processes for PCB assembly, ensuring high-quality, high-yield production. The role covers setup, programming, troubleshooting, and CI across the SMT line.

You will work with cross-functional teams to drive process improvements, validate first-article builds, and maintain SPC/DOE programs for quality and efficiency, with a focus on scalable manufacturing in a robotics and optical systems environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Electrical or Manufacturing Engineering or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 3+ years of SMT process engineering experience in electronics manufacturing.
• Hands-on experience with SMT equipment (pick-and-place, reflow, AOI/SPI) and process optimization.
• Working knowledge of IPC standards (IPC-A-610, J-STD-001).
• Familiarity with SPC, DOE, and Lean/Six Sigma methodologies.
• Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Set up, program, and optimize SMT equipment for new and existing product builds.
• Develop and maintain SMT process parameters (stencil design, reflow profiles, placement programs) to meet quality and yield targets.
• Troubleshoot line issues (solder defects, placement errors, component misalignment) and drive root cause corrective actions.
• Support new product introduction (NPI) by developing process flows and validating first-article builds.
• Monitor SMT yield, first-pass rate, and defect metrics; lead continuous improvement initiatives (SPC, DOE, Lean/Six Sigma).
• Partner with quality engineering on failure analysis, IPC-A-610 standards compliance, and customer escalations.
• Coordinate with equipment/facilities teams on preventive maintenance and equipment qualification.
• Train and support SMT operators/technicians on process standards and best practices.

Skills

SMT process engineering

Troubleshooting

Root cause analysis

Lean Six Sigma

Quality mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

SMT printers

Pick-and-place

Reflow ovens

AOI/SPI systems

Job description

HR On Demand is seeking an SMT Engineer in Texas to own and optimize SMT processes for PCB assembly, ensuring high-quality, high-yield production. The role covers setup, programming, troubleshooting, and CI across the SMT line.

You will work with cross-functional teams to drive process improvements, validate first-article builds, and maintain SPC/DOE programs for quality and efficiency, with a focus on scalable manufacturing in a robotics and optical systems environment.