SMT Process Engineering Lead

Cybotic System; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Cybotic System in Houston seeks a senior electronics manufacturing professional with 5-8 years on the shop floor. The role focuses on SMT equipment troubleshooting, maintenance, and leading technical improvement projects to optimize throughput and quality on busy production lines.

You will supervise engineers and technicians, support technology transfers and process standardization, and collaborate with operations to improve OEE. Fluent English required; Mandarin or Spanish a plus.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of electronics manufacturing experience on production floor.
• Hands-on experience with SMT equipment troubleshooting and preventive maintenance.
• Experience leading or contributing to at least 2–3 technical improvement projects.
• Experience supporting production line upgrades, technology transfers, equipment optimization, or process standardization.
• Familiarity with electronics assembly, testing, and packaging processes.
• Experience supervising or providing technical leadership to engineers and technicians.
• Fluent English; Mandarin or Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead or contribute to SMT manufacturing improvements and equipment optimization.
• Support upgrades, technology transfers, and standardization efforts on the production line.
• Oversee assembly, testing, and packaging processes.
• Provide technical leadership to engineers and technicians on the floor.
• Coordinate with operations and quality teams to address issues and drive OEE improvements.

Skills

Electronics manufacturing

SMT equipment troubleshooting

Leadership

Process improvement

Root cause analysis

Lean Six Sigma

Data analysis (Excel/Python/SQL)

Project management

Tools

SPI / AOI equipment

Pick-and-Place machines (Fuji, Universal)

Reflow ovens (Ersa, HB, JT)

Laser marking/cutting equipment

Depaneling equipment

Conveyors and material handling

Job description

Minimum of 5-8 years of experience in electronics manufacturing.

Extensive hands-on knowledge of SMT manufacturing equipment, troubleshooting, and maintenance.

Experience leading or contributing to at least 2 to 3 technical improvement projects.

Experience supporting production line upgrades, technology transfers, equipment optimization, or process standardization.

Familiarity with electronics assembly, testing, and packaging processes.

Experience supervising or providing technical leadership to engineers and technicians.

Required SMT Equipment Knowledge

Candidates should have direct experience with SMT equipment, including:

SPI / AOI: Holly, TRI, JET

Pick-and-Place Machines: Fuji, Universal

Reflow Ovens: Ersa, HB, JT

Laser Marking / Cutting: Han's, Hymson

Depaneling Equipment: Aurotek, Martintrier

Material Handling: Conveyors, buffers, and supporting SMT equipment

Additional Technical Skills

SMT manufacturing equipment troubleshooting and preventive maintenance.

Automated optical inspection (AOI), automated test equipment (ATE), and manufacturing automation.

Manufacturing process optimization and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).

Root cause analysis, 8D, FMEA, and corrective actions.

Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma.

Production line layouts, equipment parameters, and process controls.

Manufacturing data analysis using Excel, Python, SQL, or business intelligence tools.

Technical project management and risk mitigation.

Leadership and Communication Skills

Strong analytical and technical problem-solving abilities.

Demonstrated ability to lead engineering teams and manage technical resources.

Effective communication with manufacturing, operations, engineering, and customer teams.

Ability to prioritize competing production and project requirements.

Fluent English required; Mandarin or Spanish is a plus.

Working Conditions

Primarily based on the manufacturing production floor, with regular hands-on involvement in production activities.

Must be comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

May be required to respond to equipment emergencies outside normal business hours.

Flexibility to work overtime, including weekends, depending on operational requirements.

Workweeks may exceed 40 hours based on production demands.