SMT Process Engineer - Optimize PCB Assembly & Yields

Flex; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Flex is hiring an SMT Process Engineer in Austin, TX to join our manufacturing team. You will focus on improving cost, quality, and delivery on SMT lines and will work closely with production and maintenance to ensure stable line performance.

The role reports to the Process Engineering Manager and requires 4–6 years of SMT process experience, IPC A610/J-STD-001 knowledge, and hands-on SMT equipment familiarity with ASM, DEK/MPM, BTU/Heller, Koh Young, and Nordson.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 4–6 years SMT process engineering experience.
• Tests runs and records (breakdown events, scrap, etc.) and charts/graphs for yield analysis.
• Knowledge of SMT equipment and IPC standards (IPC-A-610, J-STD-001).
• Lean Six Sigma or IPC certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize SMT processes including printing, placement, reflow, AOI/SPI.
• Troubleshoot defects and lead root cause and corrective action activities.
• Provide customer-facing experience and training to technicians on SMT processes.
• Support NPI builds, DFM reviews, and process validation.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

ASM

DEK/MPM

BTU/Heller

Koh Young

Nordson

Job description

Flex is hiring an SMT Process Engineer in Austin, TX to join our manufacturing team. You will focus on improving cost, quality, and delivery on SMT lines and will work closely with production and maintenance to ensure stable line performance.

The role reports to the Process Engineering Manager and requires 4–6 years of SMT process experience, IPC A610/J-STD-001 knowledge, and hands-on SMT equipment familiarity with ASM, DEK/MPM, BTU/Heller, Koh Young, and Nordson.