Sr. Equipment Engineer

FII; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

FII in Houston, Texas, is seeking an experienced professional to oversee all aspects of Surface Mount Technology (SMT) equipment and processes. Responsibilities include defining preventive maintenance procedures, troubleshooting, and providing training.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent experience, with a minimum of 5 years in SMT manufacturing. Strong communication skills and team leadership are critical for driving efficiency in production.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years SMT manufacturing experience.
• Strong communication skills for team leadership and compliance.
• Able to drive efficiency in SMT production.

Responsibilities

• Define and document operation and preventive maintenance procedures.
• Perform routine maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of SMT equipment.
• Provide training to technicians and operators on SMT machines.

Skills

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Leadership abilities

Functional skills in SMT

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent experience

Job description

JOB FUNCTION

Oversees all aspects of Surface Mount Technology (SMT) equipment and Wave soldering machines and processes, including maintenance, repair, optimization, and continuous improvement.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Define and document operation and preventive maintenance procedures for SMT and wave machines.
• Perform routine maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of SMT equipment, as well as assisting with asset management.
• Perform preventive maintenance for SMT machines.
• Create and maintained machine spare parts.
• Provide training to technician and operator on SMT machines.
• Design and implement new tools to help improve quality and productivity.
• Provide engineering support to production lines.
• Coordinate facilities work with the division.

QUALIFICATIONS

• EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or the equivalent job experience.
• EXPERIENCE: Minimum 5 years SMT manufacturing experience.
• SKILLS: Has academic functional skills needed to perform assigned tasks. Computer literate. Strong communication skill. Lead teams, ensure compliance with standards, and drive efficiency in SMT production.