Foxconn Industrial Internet

Designs and manufactures intelligent manufacturing solutions

SMT Process Technician

Machine & Process OperationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeHouston, TX, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

An associate degree, technical certification, trade school education, or equivalent STEM background in Electronics, Electrical, Mechanical, Manufacturing Technology, Mechatronics, or a related field is required.
At least 3 years of SMT Technician experience in a printed circuit board assembly manufacturing environment is required.
Experience operating and troubleshooting SMT production equipment is required.
Experience performing preventive maintenance on SMT equipment is required.
Knowledge of SMT processes, including solder paste printing, component placement, reflow soldering, automated optical inspection, and solder paste inspection, is required.
Basic computer skills and the ability to work with technical documentation are required.
Strong mechanical and technical aptitude is required.
Hands-on troubleshooting and problem-solving skills are required.
Attention to detail and a focus on quality are required.
The ability to work independently and in a team environment is required.
Strong communication and organizational skills are required.

Responsibilities

Set up, operate, and support SMT production equipment.
Perform product changeovers, line setups, and machine verifications.
Troubleshoot SMT equipment and process-related issues.
Perform preventive maintenance activities on SMT equipment.
Support production by responding to machine alarms and downtime events.
Assist with defect reduction and yield improvement activities.
Monitor SMT processes and ensure compliance with established procedures.
Maintain maintenance logs, setup records, and equipment documentation.
Support continuous improvement, 5S, and Lean Manufacturing initiatives.
Follow all safety, electrostatic discharge, and quality requirements.

Desired Qualifications

Experience with Panasonic pick-and-place equipment.
Experience with ERSA reflow ovens, automated optical inspection, and solder paste inspection systems.
IPC-A-610 certification.
Experience in high-volume electronics manufacturing.
Familiarity with manufacturing execution systems/shop floor control systems, Lean Manufacturing, and 5S methodologies.

Position Summary

The SMT Process Technician supports Surface Mount Technology (SMT) manufacturing operations by performing equipment setup, troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and process support activities. This position works closely with Production, Quality, and Engineering teams to ensure high equipment uptime, product quality, and efficient manufacturing performance.

Key Responsibilities

Set up, operate, and support SMT production equipment.
Perform product changeovers, line setups, and machine verifications.
Troubleshoot SMT equipment and process-related issues.
Perform preventive maintenance (PM) activities on SMT equipment.
Support production by responding to machine alarms and downtime events.
Assist with defect reduction and yield improvement activities.
Monitor SMT processes and ensure compliance with established procedures.
Maintain maintenance logs, setup records, and equipment documentation.
Support continuous improvement, 5S, and Lean Manufacturing initiatives.
Follow all safety, ESD, and quality requirements.

Required Qualifications

Associate degree, technical certification, trade school education, or equivalent STEM background in Electronics, Electrical, Mechanical, Manufacturing Technology, Mechatronics, or related field.
Minimum 3 years of SMT Technician experience in a PCBA manufacturing environment.
Experience operating and troubleshooting SMT production equipment.
Experience performing preventive maintenance on SMT equipment.
Knowledge of SMT processes including solder paste printing, component placement, reflow soldering, AOI, and SPI inspection.
Basic computer skills and ability to work with technical documentation.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Panasonic Pick-and-Place equipment.
Experience with ERSA Reflow Ovens, AOI, and SPI systems.
IPC-A-610 certification.
Experience in high-volume electronics manufacturing.
Familiarity with MES/SFC systems, Lean Manufacturing, and 5S methodologies.

Key Skills

Strong mechanical and technical aptitude.
Hands-on troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
Attention to detail and quality focus.
Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
Strong communication and organizational skills.

About the Company

Foxconn Industrial Internet

Designs and manufactures intelligent manufacturing solutions

Foxconn Industrial Internet designs and manufactures technology infrastructure for large tech firms, focusing on intelligent manufacturing and the industrial internet. It combines hardware design and production with software-enabled solutions, including AI and automation platforms like Lighthouse Factory, the FII Cloud (with Tencent Cloud), and Fog Cerebellum, to help clients digitize data and optimize production lines. It differentiates itself through large-scale integration as a design-to-manufacture partner, exclusive assembly of premium Nvidia GB200 AI servers, and a strong push into higher-margin cloud, networking, and industrial AI services backed by Foxconn. Its goal is to move from traditional contract manufacturing to high-value technology services, expanding its AI-server, data-center, EV, and semiconductor test automation businesses with scalable intelligent manufacturing solutions.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Shenzhen, China
Founded: 2015

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