SMT Process Engineer

Process Engineer – SMT (Surface Mount Technology)

Job Summary

The Process Engineer – SMT is responsible for developing, improving, and maintaining SMT manufacturing processes to ensure high product quality, productivity, and process efficiency. The role involves troubleshooting production issues, optimizing SMT processes, implementing continuous improvement initiatives, and supporting new product introduction (NPI).

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, establish, and optimize SMT/PCBA manufacturing processes.
• Monitor SMT production processes and ensure compliance with established standards and specifications.
• Troubleshoot process-related issues involving SMT machines, materials, soldering, and PCBA defects.
• Analyze defects such as solder bridging, insufficient solder, tombstoning, component shifting, solder balls, and open/short circuits.
• Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Create and maintain process parameters, work instructions, process specifications, and documentation.
• Support NPI activities, including process development, line setup, trial runs, and engineering builds.
• Perform process validation and capability studies to ensure stable production.
• Coordinate with Production, Quality, Maintenance, Test, and NPI teams to resolve manufacturing issues.
• Conduct DOE, process improvement, and continuous improvement projects to improve yield, efficiency, and productivity.
• Monitor and improve SMT line yield, UPH, downtime, and defect rates.
• Support equipment setup, machine programming, and process parameter optimization for SMT equipment.
• Evaluate and implement improvements in stencil design, solder paste printing, SPI, pick-and-place, reflow, and AOI processes.
• Participate in PFMEA, Control Plan, Process Flow, and other manufacturing quality documents.
• Provide technical support and training to production personnel when necessary.
• Ensure compliance with company QMS, ESD, safety, and manufacturing standards.
• Prepare engineering reports and present process performance and improvement results to management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• With 2–5 years of experience as a Process Engineer, preferably in SMT/PCBA or Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS).
• Strong hands-on experience in SMT manufacturing processes.
• Knowledge of SMT equipment and production line processes.
• Experience with SPI, AOI, Pick-and-Place, Solder Paste Printer, and Reflow Oven is preferred.
• Knowledge of PCBA assembly and electronic components.
• Familiarity with SMT defect analysis and troubleshooting.
• Experience in root cause analysis, 8D, CAPA, and continuous improvement.
• Knowledge of PFMEA, Control Plan, SPC, and process validation.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Willing to work on-site and in a manufacturing/production environment.

Preferred Skills

• SMT line programming and optimization
• PCB/PCBA process knowledge
• Reflow profile optimization
• Stencil and solder paste process control
• SPI/AOI programming and troubleshooting
• Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma
• DOE and statistical analysis
• NPI and engineering change management
• ESD and IPC standards awareness

Work Location

Binan, Laguna Technopark

Work Location: In person