SMT Technical Lead

Q-Edge Corporation, Foxconn; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Q-Edge Corporation in Houston is seeking an experienced SMT Engineering Lead to drive production reliability, lead maintenance initiatives, and push continuous improvement across manufacturing lines.

You will oversee end-to-end SMT processes, coordinate with cross-functional teams, and implement Lean/Six Sigma methods to reduce defects and costs while aligning with customer requirements and TPM goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or proven equivalent work experience.
• 3–5 years in electronics manufacturing or similar.
• Experience leading SMT equipment projects and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Resolve production issues and act as SME for SMT equipment.
• Lead preventative maintenance activities and scheduling.
• Plan and execute projects with TPMs; define requirements and timelines.
• Analyze bottlenecks and propose Lean/Six Sigma improvements.
• Manage resources and control costs for production goals.
• Lead root-cause analysis for defects and drive corrective actions.
• Evaluate new technologies and collaborate with customer counterparts for R&D.

Skills

SMT equipment knowledge

Root cause analysis

Lean Six Sigma

Project leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Solder Paste Printer GKG

SPI/AOI equipment

PnP Fuji

Reflow Oven Ersa

Laser Marking Han's

Depanel Aurotek

Job description

Purpose of the position

Leading a team of SMT engineers and technicians to resolve production issue, perform predictive and preventative maintenance/analysis to proactively reduce potential machine issues, optimize production process, improve product quality, and ensure efficient manufacturing operations. This role requires extensive end-to-end SMT equipment knowledge and experience in order to solve machine downtime and issues in a timely manner. The role involve collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement, resolve technical challenges, and align manufacturing strategies with organizational goals.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Resolve Production Issues

• Become the SME for all SMT equipment-related questions and concerns.
• Being able to provide technical guidance for RCA/FACA related to production equipment.
• Being able to manage the allocated engineering resources in order to support production and maintenance activities.

2. Lead Preventative Maintenance Activities

• Manage weekly equipment maintenance activities (Resource, Supplies, etc)
• Provide guidance on maintenance activities to ensure preventative maintenance are done according to company's policies and SOPs.

3. Project Planning & Execution

• Collaborate with Project team and TPMs to define requirements, technical specs, deliverables, and timelines via cross-functional collaboration.
• Identify risks (technical/production/supply chain) and develop mitigation strategies.

4. Process Optimization

• Analyze production bottlenecks and propose improvements (e.g., automation, process reengineering).
• Identify and/or Implement Lean/Six Sigma initiatives to reduce defects and costs.

5. Resource & Cost Control

• Allocate resources (human/material/equipment) to meet production/project goal.
• Team management and development thru projects/task assigments.

6. Quality Assurance & Problem Solving

• Lead root-cause analysis (e.g., 8D method, FACA, FMEA etc) for defects and drive corrective actions.
• Address customer feedback/ pass down and coordinate recalls or improvements as needed.

7. Innovation & Partnerships

• Evaluate new technologies (equipment/materials/processes) for feasibility and impact.
• Collaborate with relevant customer's counterpart (TPM/ Ops/ NPO/ AME) for R&D and innovation.

Education and work experience

1. Bachelor's Degree (Can be substituted by proven equivalent work experience)

• Engineering disciplines (preferred): Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Automation, Engineering Technology, etc.

Experience Requirements

1. Equipment Experience:

Must be experienced in SMT Equipment including but not limited to:

• Solder Paste Printer - GKG
• SPI/AOI- Holly, TRI, JET
• PnP - Fuji, Universal
• Reflow Oven - Ersa, HB, JT
• Laser Marking/Cutting Machine - Han's, Hymson
• Mechanical/Laser Depanel - Aurotek, Martintrier
• Conveyors, Buffers, other ancillary equipments

2. Industry Experience

• Electronics Manufacturing: At least 3-5 years of experience in electronics manufacturing (e.g., production line upgrades, technology transfers).
• Process Knowledge: Familiarity with critical stages of manufacturing: assembly, testing, packaging.

3. Project Management Experience

• Project Leadership: Led or actively participated in 2-3+ technical projects with clear outcomes (e.g., efficiency improvements, cost reduction, process standardization).
• Risk Management: Demonstrated ability to