SMT Principal Engineer

At Jabil (NYSE: JBL), we are proud to be a trusted partner for the world's top brands, offering comprehensive engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing solutions. With 60 years of experience across industries and a vast network of over 100 sites worldwide, Jabil combines global reach with local expertise to deliver both scalable and customized solutions.

Our commitment extends beyond business success as we strive to build sustainable processes that minimize environmental impact and foster vibrant and diverse communities around the globe.

Location/Division Specific Information

Schedule:

Monday - Friday

Hours:

8:00AM - 5:00PM CST Compensation:
Base Salary + Bonus Potential!

Location:

2910 Telecom Parkway, Richardson, TX 75082

How will you make an impact?

Jabil is seeking a highly experienced SMT Principal Engineer to provide technical leadership and subject matter expertise in Surface Mount Technology (SMT) manufacturing processes. As a Principal SMT Process Engineer, you will drive manufacturing excellence through advanced SMT process development, equipment optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives. You will serve as the technical expert for SMT assembly operations, improving quality, throughput, and overall equipment effectiveness while supporting new product introductions and manufacturing scalability.

This role will support advanced electronics manufacturing operations, drive process optimization initiatives, and serve as the technical authority for SMT equipment, with a strong preference for expertise in Fuji Pick & Place platforms.

What will you do?

Serve as the SMT technical expert and provide leadership for process development, optimization, and troubleshooting

Lead SMT equipment selection, programming, validation, and process qualification activities

Optimize machine performance, placement accuracy, cycle times, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE)
Support new product introduction (NPI) activities, including process development and line readiness

Develop and implement process controls utilizing DOE, SPC, CPK analysis, Gage R&R studies, and other statistical methodologies

Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, yield, productivity, and cost reduction

Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Operations Mentor engineers and technicians on SMT best practices and advanced manufacturing methodologies

Support customer technical discussions and provide subject matter expertise during audits, reviews, and process assessments

Lead root cause investigations and corrective/preventive action activities

Establish and maintain process documentation, work instructions, and equipment standards

Stay current with emerging SMT technologies, equipment advancements, and industry best practices

How will you get here?

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related technical discipline required

Experience:

Minimum 10 years of SMT manufacturing and process engineering experience

Extensive experience with SMT assembly equipment and automated electronics manufacturing processes

Demonstrated experience leading process improvement and manufacturing optimization initiatives

Experience supporting NPI programs and high-volume production environments

Prior leadership or technical mentoring experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

Expert knowledge of SMT manufacturing processes, equipment, and materials

Strong proficiency with SMT placement equipment ;
Fuji Pick & Place equipment experience strongly preferred

Advanced understanding of solder paste printing, pick-and-place operations, reflow processes, AOI, SPI, and related SMT technologies

Knowledge of statistical process control, DOE, process capability analysis, and Lean/Six Sigma methodologies

Strong root cause analysis and problem-solving skills

Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to engage customers and senior leadership

Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize effectively

Proficiency in manufacturing data analysis and process optimization tools

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's degree
12+ years of SMT process engineering experience

Deep expertise with Fuji NXT, AIMEX, or related Fuji placement platforms

Six Sigma Green Belt, Black Belt, or equivalent certification

Experience using statistical packages like Minitab, or similar tools

Experience in high-reliability electronics…