SMT Process Technician - IB4
About this role
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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Company at a glance
Foxconn Industrial Internet USA (Fii USA) is a global leading professional design and manufacturing service provider of communication network equipment, cloud service equipment, precision tools, and industrial robots. Our goal is to provide our customers with intelligent manufacturing services for new forms of electronic equipment products centered on the industrial internet platform.
Our Vision: Fii USA is creating technology solutions in 5G, IoT, and Industrial AI to aid businesses in transforming to the Industry 4.0 environment.
Our Philosophy: Fii USA will leverage its’ 30 years’ experience in contract manufacturing to develop technology solutions that will guide businesses on their Industry 4.0 journey. We are building industrial IoT ecosystems grounded solutions that utilize 5G communication technology, 8K imaging data, Industrial AI, and high-performance computing. Our solutions are easily implemented, modified, and scaled to enable participation in the modern connected landscape.
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