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# SMT Manufacturing Engineer - IB4

- **Company:** Foxconn Industrial Internet - Fii
- **Location:** Houston, TX, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, Break Fix, Yield Optimization
- **Published:** November 3, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/smt-manufacturing-engineer-ib4-houston-tx--b0b68fc8-337d-4f69-8da0-c0996af9c249

## About the Role

Manufacturing Engineering, Surface Mount Technology, Surface Mount Technology, Team Player, Manufacturing Engineering, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Process Improvement, Productivity Management, Root Cause Analysis, Corrective Action, * Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field degree

 * 3+ years of experience or equivalent training in SMT manufacturing environment
 * Hands-on experience supporting SMT production
 * Understanding & experience of SMT processes and equipment maintenance and repair
 * Screen printers
 * Pick-and-place machine
 * Automatic Optical Inspection systems
 * Reflow oven
 * Experience with:
 * Root cause analysis
 * Design of Experiments (DOE)
 * Process validation and qualification skill
 * Yield and defect reduction strategies
 * Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
 * Experience with CAD/CAM, MES/SFC systems, or process simulation tools is a plus

Preferred Skills:

 * Strong analytical and problem-solving with hands-on troubleshooting skills
 * Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-standard manufacturing environments
 * Strong ownership, attention to detail, and sense of urgency
 * Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
 * Fast learning and passion to work on process improvement and optimization

## Description

The SMT Manufacturing Engineer keeps the Surface Mount Technology processes running smoothly, stable, efficient, and high-quality with hands-on experience, skills, and teamwork, * Maintain SMT equipment and process efficient

 * Drive yield improvement and process stability
 * Perform root cause analysis, implement corrective & preventive actions
 * Support line setup, process parameter development, validation, and qualification
 * Support line balancing and throughput optimization to improve efficiency
 * Work closely with Quality and Testing teams to resolve manufacturing issues