SMT Engineer

Key Responsibilities

1. SMT Process & NPI

• Lead SMT process readiness for New Product Introduction (NPI) from feasibility assessment through process qualification and production release.
• Develop, optimize, and validate SMT processes, including screen printing and reflow soldering, to achieve targeted yield, quality, throughput, and cycle time.
• Evaluate new products, materials, components, and process changes to ensure manufacturability and process compatibility.
• Support process validation and production ramp-up activities for new products.

2. Process Development & Optimization

• Establish and optimize SMT process parameters to improve process capability, product quality, and manufacturing efficiency.
• Conduct Design of Experiments (DOE) and process characterization to validate process parameters and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Monitor process performance and implement corrective actions to address process variation and production issues.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focusing on productivity, cost reduction, process robustness, and manufacturing excellence.

3. Problem Solving & Yield Improvement

• Conduct root cause analysis for process defects, yield losses, and production deviations using structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Develop and implement corrective and preventive actions to prevent recurrence of process-related issues.
• Analyse process data and identify trends or potential risks that may impact product quality and production performance.
• Provide technical troubleshooting support to ensure production stability and process capability.

4. Equipment & Tooling

• Support SMT equipment installation, setup, qualification, and buy-off activities.
• Ensure equipment, tooling, and process parameters are compatible with product designs and customer requirements.
• Work closely with Equipment Engineering to resolve equipment-related process issues and improve equipment performance.

5. Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Process Engineering, Quality Assurance, Equipment Engineering, Planning, Manufacturing, and NPI Program Management to ensure successful product launches.
• Participate in NPI and production review meetings to identify technical risks, project gaps, and mitigation actions.
• Provide technical input and recommendations to support manufacturing and business decisions.

6. Manufacturing Documentation

• Develop, review, and maintain manufacturing process documentation, including:

  • SOPs
  • Work Instructions
  • Process Flow Charts
  • PFMEA
  • Control Plans
  • Process specifications

• Ensure process documentation is updated and aligned with approved manufacturing processes and quality requirements.

7. Manufacturing Performance & Continuous Improvement

• Monitor and analyse key manufacturing KPIs, including First Pass Yield (FPY), OEE, UPH, scrap rate, cycle time, and equipment downtime.
• Identify improvement opportunities and implement initiatives to enhance productivity, quality, and process efficiency.
• Support cost reduction and waste elimination initiatives within SMT manufacturing.
• Ensure SMT processes comply with internal quality standards and customer requirements.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.

• 3–5 years of relevant experience in SMT Process Engineering or a similar manufacturing engineering role.

• Experience in SMT manufacturing, PCB assembly, NPI, process development, or electronics manufacturing is preferred.

• Hands-on experience with screen printing, solder paste, reflow soldering, and SMT process optimization would be an advantage.

Technical & Professional Knowledge

• Strong knowledge of SMT processes and manufacturing principles.
• Knowledge of DOE, PFMEA, process validation, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Understanding of process capability, yield improvement, and manufacturing KPIs.
• Good risk management and problem-solving skills.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management skills.
• Good communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to analyse data and make practical, data-driven recommendations.
• Proactive, hands-on, and able to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.