SMT Process Engineer

Hiring: SMT Process Engineer

Location: Fort Worth, TX

Salary: $50,000 – $70,000/yr

Schedule: Full-time On-Site

Central Texas Recruiting is seeking an experienced SMT Process Engineer to develop, optimize, and sustain Surface Mount Technology processes within an electronics manufacturing environment. This role will support new product introduction, process improvement, equipment qualification, defect reduction, and production efficiency while working closely with Production, Quality, and Design Engineering teams.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and maintain SMT process parameters and standards

Support new product introduction activities

Manage stencil design, solder paste selection, and pick-and-place programming

Perform root cause analysis and corrective actions for SMT defects

Monitor and improve yield, scrap, cycle time, and equipment utilization

Create and maintain work instructions, control plans, SOPs, and FMEAs

Support selection, installation, validation, and qualification of SMT equipment

Collaborate with Quality and Manufacturing teams to maintain IPC and internal quality standards

Conduct process capability analysis and implement SPC methodologies

Drive continuous improvement using Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles

Support operational and cross-functional engineering meetings

Qualifications & Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, or related field

Minimum 2 years of SMT, process, or manufacturing engineering experience

Hands-on experience with SMT equipment and processes

Experience with screen printers, dispensing equipment, pick-and-place machines, reflow ovens, AOI/AXI systems, auto insertion, or press-fit equipment

Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma

Experience with DOE and structured root cause analysis

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Experience developing work instructions, SOPs, FMEAs, and process documentation

Knowledge of IPC standards and ISO/TS quality systems

IPC-A-610 certification preferred

Six Sigma Green Belt or higher preferred

Lean Manufacturing or Kaizen training preferred

NPI experience preferred