Flex
Manufacturing
SMTProcessEngineer
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“SMT Process Engineer at Flex. Skills: SMT Process Engineering, PCBA process engineering, soldering expertise, yield/quality improvements, NPI leadership. establishing technical manuals, drawings, models, training documentation, preventative maintenance plans and troubleshooting guides for automated equipment and automated processes. Define, implement and evaluate proposed designs and processes for manufacturability”
What You'll Achieve.
yield, quality, and line performance improvements; improve KPIs (FPY, DPMO, OEE, scrap); safety, productivity and give in improvements; Improve manufacturing techniques and through put; improve in-house capabilities and gives in
Industry & Context.
structured problem solving; root cause investigations
Shift 2nd: 3:00pm -11:15pm Mon-Fri w/10% Diff, Eligible for domestic relocation only
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
3 years of PCBA process engineering SMT and soldering expertise, Experience driving yield/quality improvements and leading root cause investigations, Advanced PCBA technology experience (fine pitch, micro components), NPI leadership experience in high mix or high-volume environments
Nice to Have
Familiarity with Lean/CI, PFMEA, SPC, and DOE, Six Sigma Certification (Green Beltlack Belt)
What You'll Do.
establishing technical manuals
training documentation
preventative maintenance plans and troubleshooting guides for automated equipment and automated processes
implement and evaluate proposed designs and processes for manufacturability
Develop / Modify Machine programs (SPI
Pick & Place) as required
and line performance improvements through structured problem solving
Oversee NPI readiness: DFM
Ensure process control
and compliance with IPC A 610 and J STD 001
Partner with Operations and Quality to improve KPIs (FPY
Support equipment strategy
and implementation of automation or CI projects
Implement statistical process research on new and existing products
productivity and give in improvements
Improve manufacturing techniques and through put
Provide continuous development of manufacturing techniques that will improve in-house capabilities and gives in
Develop and maintain process documentation
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Partner with Operations and Quality to improve KPIs; Direct customer and technical interaction
Communication Scope
Direct customer and technical interaction with oral and written skills
Process & Methodology
NPI leadership experience
Full Job Description
Job Posting Start Date 05-15-2026 Job Posting End Date Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world. A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment. If you are excited about a role but don't meet every bullet point, we encourage you to apply and join us to create the extraordinary. ## ## Job Summary To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add a **SMT Process Engineer** located in **Austin TX** The **Process Engineering Manager** or the **SMT Process Engineer** is responsible for establishing technical manuals, drawings, models, training documentation, preventative maintenance plans and troubleshooting guides for automated equipment and automated processes. Shift 2nd: 3:00pm -11:15pm Mon-Fri w/10% Diff **What a typical day looks like:** * Recognize the manufacturing process, technologies, techniques and the product. * Define, implement and evaluate proposed designs and processes for manufacturability. * Develop / Modify Machine programs (SPI, Reflow, AOI, Pick & Place) as required. * Drive yield, quality, and line performance improvements through structured problem solving. * Oversee NPI readiness: DFM, tooling, documentation, prototype support, and production ramp. * Ensure process control, standard work, SPC, and compliance with IPC A 610 and J STD 001. * Partner with Operations and Quality to improve KPIs (FPY, DPMO, OEE, scrap). * Support equipment strategy, upgrades, and implementation of automation or CI projects. * Direct customer and technical interaction with strong oral and written skills. * Implement statistical process research on new and existing products. * Implement safety, productivity and give in improvements. * Improve manufacturing techniques and through put. * Provide contin
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