SMT Process Engineer (AOI/SPI/XRAY)

Foxconn Industrial Internet - FII; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability coverage

401K with employer contribution

Paid time off

Job summary

Foxconn Industrial Internet - FII in Houston seeks an experienced SMT AOI/SPI/X-Ray Process Engineer to support and improve automated inspection processes in a high-mix electronics environment. You will develop, debug, optimize, and sustain SPI, AOI, and 2D/3D X-Ray inspection programs to ensure world-class quality and manufacturing performance.

The role involves reducing false calls, supporting NPI launches and production builds, and driving continuous process improvements across Quality,

Qualifications

• 3+ years hands-on experience developing and maintaining SPI, AOI, and X-Ray inspection programs.
• Proven experience creating, debugging, and optimizing inspection programs in a production environment.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Create, validate, optimize, and maintain SPI, AOI, and 2D/3D X-Ray inspection programs.
• Reduce false calls while improving defect detection and inspection coverage.
• Support NPI launches, production builds, and continuous process improvement initiatives.
• Analyze inspection data to drive improvements in FPY, yield, DPMO, and process capability.
• Investigate and resolve SMT defects including
• Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Support SMT repair and rework activities and validate repair effectiveness using inspection technologies.
• Collaborate with Quality, Manufacturing, NPI, and Production teams to improve SMT processes and product quality.

Skills

SPI programs

AOI programs

X-Ray programs

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Electronics/Manufacturing or related field

Tools

TRI equipment

ViTrox equipment

SPC systems

MES systems

Job description

SMT Process Engineer (AOI/SPI/X-RAY)

Locations: Houston (IB4)

Business Units: CESBG

Job Classification: Exempt

Summary

We are seeking an experienced SMT AOI / SPI / X-Ray Process Engineer to support and improve automated inspection processes within a high-mix, high-complexity electronics manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing, debugging, optimizing, and sustaining SPI, AOI, and 2D/3D X-Ray inspection programs to ensure world-class quality and manufacturing performance.

Our products include highly complex PCB assemblies with 14,000+ component placements, double-sided SMT, fine-pitch BGAs, micro-BGAs, QFNs, CSPs, and other advanced packaging technologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Create, validate, optimize, and maintain SPI, AOI, and 2D/3D X-Ray inspection programs.
• Reduce false calls while improving defect detection and inspection coverage.
• Support NPI launches, production builds, and continuous process improvement initiatives.
• Analyze inspection data to drive improvements in FPY, yield, DPMO, and process capability.
• Investigate and resolve SMT defects including
• Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Support SMT repair and rework activities and validate repair effectiveness using inspection technologies.
• Collaborate with Quality, Manufacturing, NPI, and Production teams to improve SMT processes and product quality.

Basic Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands‑on experience developing and maintaining:
  • SPI programs
  • AOI programs
  • X-Ray inspection programs
• Proven experience creating, debugging, and optimizing inspection programs in a production environment.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with TRI (Test Research Inc.) and ViTrox SPI, AOI, and X-Ray equipment.
• Experience in high-volume, high-mix electronics manufacturing.
• Knowledge of SPC, MES, Lean Manufacturing, and Six Sigma methodologies
• IPC-A-610 Certification
• Working knowledge of IPC workmanship standards and electronics assembly requirements.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Electronics, Manufacturing, or related field.

Why Join Us

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Basic life insurance and short‑term disability coverage provided by employer.
• Supplemental life insurance and long‑term disability coverage options available.
• 401K with employer contribution.
• Personal, Vacation, and Holiday paid time off for all full‑time employees.

Our company is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or marital status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.