Senior SMT Technician

HR on Demand; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

HR On Demand is assisting a client in robotics and intelligent optical systems by hiring an experienced SMT technician for the Hutto, TX facility. The role focuses on setting up and running SMT equipment, performing line changeovers, and ensuring programs are correctly loaded and verified against BOMs.

You will troubleshoot line stoppages, review SPI/AOI results, and support NPI and process improvements. The position is fully onsite on the production floor with an ESD controlled environment;

Qualifications

• Hands-on SMT technician with 5+ years in electronics manufacturing.
• Ability to set up, operate, and troubleshoot printers, pick-and-place, reflow, SPI, and AOI.
• Experience editing and adjusting SMT machine programs.
• IPC-A-610 and ESD knowledge; onsite on production floor.

Responsibilities

• Set up and run SMT equipment and line changes per BOMs and work instructions.
• Load, edit, and fine-tune machine programs; assist SMT Engineers.
• Respond to line stoppages and defects; isolate causes and report.
• Perform preventive maintenance and coordinate with vendors for service.
• Train and mentor SMT operators; help write setup procedures.

Skills

SMT technician experience

Troubleshooting

IPC-A-610 knowledge

ESD compliance

On-site manufacturing floor experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree or technical certificate in electronics

Tools

ASM equipment

Fuji equipment

DEK equipment

Koh Young equipment

SPI/AOI machines

Job description

HR On Demand (HROD) is a Texas-based, full-service HR partner helping global companies establish and grow their U.S. operations. We provide end-to-end HR solutions — from talent acquisition and payroll to compliance, employee relations, and organizational development. Backed by Fortune 500 HR leadership experience, we help businesses build compliant, high-performing teams and navigate the complexities of the U.S. market with confidence.

We're posting this role on behalf of our client, a leader in robotics and intelligent optical systems.

Role Overview

Key Responsibilities

Line Setup & Operation

• Set up and run SMT equipment: screen printers, pick-and-place, reflow ovens, and SPI/AOI systems.
• Perform line changeovers, feeder setup, and component verification against BOMs and work instructions.
• Load, edit, and fine-tune machine programs; support SMT Engineers with new program setup.

Troubleshooting

• Respond to line stoppages and defects (solder bridging, insufficient paste, misplacement, polarity, tombstoning).
• Determine whether issues come from the machine, material, or process, and escape verified findings to Engineering and Quality.
• Review SPI and AOI results to spot trends and recurring defects.

Maintenance & Equipment Care

• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance and minor repairs on SMT equipment.
• Keep maintenance logs and equipment records up to date; coordinate with vendors on service when needed.

Quality & NPI Support

• Run first-article builds for new products and verify results against IPC-A-610 standards.
• Support SMT Engineers with process improvements, yield tracking, and new line ramp-up.

Training & Documentation

• Train and mentor SMT operators on equipment operation, setup, and safety.
• Help write and update work instructions and setup procedures.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on SMT technician experience in electronics manufacturing
• Ability to set up, operate, and troubleshoot printers, pick-and-place, reflow, and SPI/AOI
• Experience editing and adjusting SMT machine programs
• Proven ability to isolate machine vs. material vs. process issues
• Working knowledge of IPC-A-610 and ESD requirements
• High school diploma or equivalent; comfortable working onsite on the production floor

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with ASM, Fuji, DEK, or Koh Young equipment
• AOI programming or reflow profiling experience
• Associate degree or technical certificate in electronics or a related field
• IPC-A-610 certification (CIS)
• Experience supporting a new facility start-up or line ramp-up
• Mandarin proficiency for collaboration with Taiwan-based teams

Fully onsite at the Hutto, TX facility, working primarily on the production floor. ESD-controlled environment.