SMT Technical Lead

Leading a team of SMT engineers and technicians to resolve production issue, perform predictive and preventative maintenance/analysis to proactively reduce potential machine issues, optimize production process, improve product quality, and ensure efficient manufacturing operations. This role requires extensive end-to-end SMT equipment knowledge and experience in order to solve machine downtime and issues in a timely manner. The role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement, resolve technical challenges, and align manufacturing strategies with organizational goals., 1. Resolve Production Issues

• Become the SME for all SMT equipment-related questions and concerns.
• Being able to provide technical guidance for RCA/FACA related to production equipment.
• Being able to manage the allocated engineering resources in order to support production and maintenance activities.

1. Lead Preventative Maintenance Activities * Manage weekly equipment maintenance activities (Resource, Supplies, etc) * Provide guidance on maintenance activities to ensure preventative maintenance are done according to company’s policies and SOPs.

2. Project Planning & Execution * Collaborate with Project team and TPMs to define requirements, technical specs, deliverables, and timelines via cross-functional collaboration.

• Identify risks (technical/production/supply chain) and develop mitigation strategies. 4. Process Optimization

• Analyze production bottlenecks and propose improvements (e.g., automation, process reengineering).

• Identify and/or Implement Lean/Six Sigma initiatives to reduce defects and costs. 5. Resource & Cost Control
• Allocate resources (human/material/equipment) to meet production/project goal.
• Team management and development thru projects/task assigments. 6. Quality Assurance & Problem Solving

• Lead root-cause analysis (e.g., 8D method, FACA, FMEA etc) for defects and drive corrective actions.

• Address customer feedback/ pass down and coordinate recalls or improvements as needed. 7. Innovation & Partnerships
• Evaluate new technologies (equipment/materials/processes) for feasibility and impact.
• Collaborate with relevant customer’s counterpart (TPM/ Ops/ NPO/ AME) for R&D and innovation.

Technical Leadership, Surface Mount Technology, Surface Mount Technology, Team Lead/Manager, Problem Solving Skills, Preventative Maintenance, Analysis Skills, Manufacturing Operations, Process Improvement, Quality Management, 1. Bachelor’s Degree (Can be substituted by proven equivalent work experience)

• Engineering disciplines (preferred): Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Automation, Engineering Technology, etc.

Experience Requirements

1. Equipment Experience: Must be experienced in SMT Equipment including but not limited to: * Solder Paste Printer - GKG, * Electronics Manufacturing: At least 3-5 years of experience in electronics manufacturing (e.g., production line upgrades, technology transfers).

• Process Knowledge: Familiarity with critical stages of manufacturing: assembly, testing, packaging.

1. Project Management Experience * Project Leadership: Led or actively participated in 2-3+ technical projects with clear outcomes (e.g., efficiency improvements, cost reduction, process standardization).

• Risk Management: Demonstrated ability to identify technical, supply chain, or production risks and develop mitigation plans.

1. Technical Experience * Manufacturing Engineering: Knowledge of manufacturing equipment (e.g., Automated Test Equipment, AOI, robotics), production line layout, and parameter optimization (e.g., OEE improvement).

• Data Analysis: Experience using tools (Excel, Python, SQL, BI tools) to analyze manufacturing data and support decision-making. Supervision

• This position has multiple direct reports from engineering team (Engineers and Technicians) Skills

• Strong technical and analytical mindset.
• Cross-functional communication and collaboration.
• Results-driven with a focus on process optimization and problem-solving.
• Language Fluent in English, Mandarin or Spanish is a plus.

• This position will be mostly based inside the Manufacturing Production floor, not an office-based role. Continuous presence inside production area is expected.

• Fast-paced work environment, must be agile in responding to ever-changing production requirement and condition.

• Must be able to respond to after-hour emergencies and be available to work non-core hours or overtime to complete various projects without interruption to operations. Expect >40hrs per week, with Sat/Sun OT requirement depending on business needs.