SMT Principal Engineer

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

At Jabil (NYSE: JBL), we are proud to be a trusted partner for the world's top brands, offering comprehensive engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing solutions. With 60 years of experience across industries and a vast network of over 100 sites worldwide, Jabil combines global reach with local expertise to deliver both scalable and customized solutions. Our commitment extends beyond business success as we strive to build sustainable processes that minimize environmental impact and foster vibrant and diverse communities around the globe.Location/Division Specific InformationSchedule: Monday - FridayHours: 8:00AM - 5:00PM CSTCompensation: Base Salary + Bonus Potential!Location: 2910 Telecom Parkway, Richardson, TX 75082How will you make an impact?Jabil is seeking a highly experienced SMT Principal Engineer to provide technical leadership and subject matter expertise in Surface Mount Technology (SMT) manufacturing processes. As a Principal SMT Process Engineer, you will drive manufacturing excellence through advanced SMT process development, equipment optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives. You will serve as the technical expert for SMT assembly operations, improving quality, throughput, and overall equipment effectiveness while supporting new product introductions and manufacturing scalability.This role will support advanced electronics manufacturing operations, drive process optimization initiatives, and serve as the technical authority for SMT equipment, with a strong preference for expertise in Fuji Pick & Place platforms.What will you do?Serve as the SMT technical expert and provide leadership for process development, optimization, and troubleshootingLead SMT equipment selection, programming, validation, and process qualification activitiesOptimize machine performance, placement accuracy, cycle times, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE)Support new product introduction (NPI) activities, including process development and line readinessDevelop and implement process controls utilizing DOE, SPC, CPK analysis, Gage R&R studies, and other statistical methodologiesDrive continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, yield, productivity, and cost reductionCollaborate with cross-functional teams including Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, and OperationsMentor engineers and technicians on SMT best practices and advanced manufacturing methodologiesSupport customer technical discussions and provide subject matter expertise during audits, reviews, and process assessmentsLead root cause investigations and corrective/preventive action activitiesEstablish and maintain process documentation, work instructions, and equipment standardsStay current with emerging SMT technologies, equipment advancements, and industry best practicesHow will you get here?Education:Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related technical discipline requiredExperience:Minimum 10 years of SMT manufacturing and process engineering experienceExtensive experience with SMT assembly equipment and automated electronics manufacturing processesDemonstrated experience leading process improvement and manufacturing optimization initiativesExperience supporting NPI programs and high-volume production environmentsPrior leadership or technical mentoring experience preferredKnowledge, Skills, Abilities:Expert knowledge of SMT manufacturing processes, equipment, and materialsStrong proficiency with SMT placement equipment ; Fuji Pick & Place equipment experience strongly preferredAdvanced understanding of solder paste printing, pick-and-place operations, reflow processes, AOI, SPI, and related SMT technologiesKnowledge of statistical process control, DOE, process capability analysis, and Lean/Six Sigma methodologiesStrong root cause analysis and problem-solving skillsExcellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to engage customers and senior leadershipAbility to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize effectivelyProficiency in manufacturing data analysis and process optimization toolsPreferred Qualifications:Master's degree12+ years of SMT process engineering experienceDeep expertise with Fuji NXT, AIMEX, or related Fuji placement platformsSix Sigma Green Belt, Black Belt, or equivalent certificationExperience using statistical packages like Minitab, or similar toolsExperience in high-reliability electronics manufacturing environmentsKnowledge of IPC standards and electronics manufacturing best practicesExperience supporting global manufacturing operations and remote teamsWhat Can Jabil Offer You?Along with growth, stability, and the opportunity to be challenged, Jabil offers a competitive benefits package that includes:Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug, and Vision Insurance with HRA and HSA options401K MatchEmployee Stock Purchase PlanPaid Time OffTuition ReimbursementLife, AD&D, and Disability InsuranceCommuter BenefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramPet InsuranceAdoption AssistanceAnnual Merit IncreasesCommunity Volunteer OpportunitiesBE AWARE OF FRAUD: When applying for a job at Jabil you will be contacted via correspondence through our official job portal with a jabil.com e-mail address; direct phone call from a member of the Jabil team; or direct e-mail with a jabil.com e-mail address. 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