SMT Engineer

Full Time SYSGRATION AMERICA CORPORATION, Plano, TX, US

• Develop, implement, and maintain SMT and PCBA manufacturing processes to achieve production, quality, and cost targets.
• Support SMT production lines including stencil printing, SPI, pick-and-place, reflow soldering, AOI, and selective/wave solder processes.
• Optimize SMT programming, feeder setup, machine utilization, and line balancing for maximum efficiency and throughput.
• Analyze and resolve process issues related to solder defects, component placement, reflow profiles, PCB handling, and assembly quality.
• Create and maintain work instructions, process documentation, SOPs, PFMEA, control plans, and engineering change documentation.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for manufacturing and quality issues using structured problem‑solving methodologies.
• Collaborate with Quality, Production, Maintenance, and Supply Chain teams to improve manufacturing performance and product reliability.
• Support new product introduction (NPI), prototype builds, process validation, and production launches.
• Develop and validate reflow profiles for leaded and lead‑free soldering processes.
• Monitor and improve key manufacturing metrics including FPY, scrap, downtime, OEE, and defect reduction.
• Support preventive and predictive maintenance activities for SMT equipment.
• Evaluate and recommend tooling, fixtures, process improvements, and automation opportunities.
• Assist in customer audits, internal audits, and compliance activities as required.
• Ensure compliance with ESD, IPC, ISO, IATF, and safety standards.
• Train production and technician staff on SMT process improvements and best practices.

• Experience: 3–7+ years of SMT/PCBA engineering experience in electronics manufacturing.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field preferred, or equivalent experience.
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  
  • Strong understanding of SMT manufacturing processes and PCB assembly techniques.
  • Experience with SMT equipment such as Panasonic NPM (preferred), Yamaha, Fuji, ASM, Juki, Universal, or similar platforms.
  • Experience developing and optimizing reflow profiles and soldering processes.
  • Knowledge of IPC standards including IPC-A-610, J-STD-001, and ESD controls.
  • Ability to troubleshoot manufacturing defects and implement corrective actions.
  • Experience with MES, ERP, and manufacturing documentation systems.
  • Familiarity with IATF 16949, APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, and automotive quality requirements preferred.
  • Experience with AOI, SPI, X-ray inspection, and traceability systems preferred.
• Soft Skills:
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and engineering data analysis tools.