SMT Process Validation Engineer (A Group MLB._.ME)-Houston,TX

鴻海精密工業股份有限公司; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global electronics manufacturing company in Houston is seeking an SMT Process Experiment Engineer to lead failure mode experiment analysis in surface mounting technology. The role encompasses reporting, equipment maintenance, and training technicians. Candidates should hold a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and, while work experience is preferred, outstanding graduates are also encouraged to apply. Join a dynamic team focused on innovation within the consumer electronics sector and enjoy a flexible work environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or above in electronics, mechanical engineering, chemistry, or physics.
• Preference for candidates with relevant work experience; outstanding recent graduates can apply.

Responsibilities

• Lead SMT failure mode experiment analysis.
• Prepare SMT failure mode experiment analysis reports.
• Maintain experimental equipment.
• Manage and train operation technicians.
• Optimize failure mode experiment analysis processes.
• Support line qualification of SMT lines.

Skills

Familiarity with experimental methods

Knowledge of SMT process flow

Education

Bachelor's degree in electronics, mechanical engineering, chemistry or physics

Job description

Purpose of the position

Foxconn Technology Group, a globally leading electronics manufacturing company, is now hiring a SMT Process Experiment Engineer. Lead failure mode experiment analysis of SMT (surface mounting technology, Consumer Electronics Industry), such as Cross-section/Dye & pry / Thrust & Pull/ Torsion etc. Experimental anomaly analysis SMT process defects, such as void, crack, cold solder using optical microscopy, data support for process optimization and collaborate with DFM teams to improve designs based on failure mode data. Develop test methodologies for new materials (low temperature solders, Flex PCBs).

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Lead SMT failure mode experiment analysis: such as Cross-section, Dye & pry, Thrust-pull/Torsion etc.
2. Preparation SMT failure mode experiment analysis report
3. Maintenance experimental equipment
4. Manage and training operation technicians
5. Optimize failure mode experiment analysis processes and methods to improve efficiency and accuracy
6. Support Line-qualification of SMT lines and progress tracking

Education and work experience

Educational Requirements: Bachelor's degree or above. The best major in electronics, mechanical engineering, chemistry and physics.

Work Experience (Nice-to-Have): Preference is given to those with relevant work experience, and outstanding recent graduates are also eligible to apply.

Working conditions

• Join a high-growth, innovation-driven team shaping next-gen consumer electronics.
• Work at the intersection of engineering, automation, and global operations.
• Be part of a diverse, bilingual team with strong cross-Pacific collaboration.
• Typically 8–5 core hours with flexibility, though project deadlines may require occasional overtime.
• Modern, collaborative offices or labs with flexible setups emphasizing innovation and teamwork.

Skills

• The process is familiar with the experimental method and step
• Familiarity with SMT process flow is preferred.